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Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
We're looking for a finance assistant volunteer who can support the financial administration of the charity using our finance software, Xero. We The volunteer will support the Chair to undertake regular financial tasks such as budgeting, reporting, and audits while ensuring financial transparency.
Key Tasks and Objectives
- Support the financial management of the Charity using Xero
- Data Entry: Recording financial transactions such as donations, invoices and expenses into our finance software, Xero.
- Weekly Reconciling income into Xero from GoCardless, Stripe, PayPal and other third-party agencies that facilitate donations being made to the charity.
- Maintain financial and accounting records, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Assist with preparing payroll and/or pension information for submission to an external payroll provider (when required)
- Assist with the preparation of the accounts, quarterly and annual accounts for accountant annually as well as supporting funder financial reports
- Track the financial situation of projects
- Ensure that all necessary financial information is recorded accurately
- Assist with financial forecasting and budgeting
- Document Management: Organising and filing receipts, invoices, and other financial documents (digitally).
- Assist the Chair, volunteers or members of staff in understanding and using the accounting software
- Any other tasks that may be required from time to time or during the final accounts period, as appropriate.
- Assist with general administration relating to finances
Key Skills or Qualifications
Essential:
- Knowledge and experience of using Xero accounting software, including tracking project spending, managing volunteers’ expenses and department spending, uploading invoices, reconciliation, etc.
- Understanding of tracking financial data and information
- Experience of working in a bookkeeping role
- Accurate and up-to-date knowledge and experience of charity finance, SORP and other relevant frameworks
- The ability to quickly understand the needs of and challenges faced by our small charity organisation
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Comfortable working remotely
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team, organisation and users of our services (we are not expecting you to have an awareness of the condition we support)
- Good initiative and ability to work with little direct supervision, but will ask for help when needed
- Ability to work flexibly on your own and as part of a team with enthusiasm and commitment
Desirable:
- Knowledge of charity accounting including restricted and unrestricted funding
- Understanding of financial management within a charity
- Verbal communication skills
- Competent with communication tools
Key Benefits
You will come part of our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team. We are focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the Charity or about the condition.
You would have a key role in ensuring good financial administration, which is crucial to the continued work of Burning Nights CRPS Support. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a small charity. You will be involved in ensuring we manage our financial inputs and outgoings in order to maintain the services and support we provide, allowing us to be a sustainable charity and fulfil our aims.
Volunteering Time: 7-15 hours per week
Organisation
Burning Nights CRPS Support
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
Refreshed on: 17 January 2026
Closing date: 03 March 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: FA02/2025
Tags: Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Data Entry
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Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
From touchdown to takeoff and everything in between, here at Travel Radar we don’t just report on aviation and air-travel news, we take off with it! Since 2015, we’ve soared from being a small startup to one of the world’s leading sources for commercial aviation and air-travel coverage, and we’re only just getting started! With a remote crew of over 50+ enthusiasts, we deliver fresh content 24/7, 365 days a year to over 30 million readers across the globe.
Beyond our wider operation, we exist to empower people, giving young people, career switchers and graduates opportunities to begin their career in the world of media and journalism. We believe through our community programs, CPD accreditations and internships, we can upskill and promote a free media to the next generation. But this comes at a cost - we are seeking a volunteer Fundraising & Grants Assistant to help us in our ambitious expansion plans, to roll out our programs nation-wide.
Responsibilities and A Little More About the Role:
- Research grant funding opportunities suitable for a grassroots organisation
- Draft and submit grant applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders
- Maintain a simple funding pipeline and track deadlines
- Work with staff and volunteers to gather service data, outcomes, and case studies
- Assist with basic funder monitoring and reporting
Who We're Looking For:
- Passion for making a difference
- Willingness to learn new skills, software and (likely) a new industry - Media & Journalism
- Great communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office365 Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
- Experience in grant writing/fundraising would be advantageous
Why volunteer at Travel Radar?
- Fully remote position
- Perkbox / Discount Program with over 4,000 deals and discounts
- Flight discounts with partnered airlines
- Great Training and Learning Resources, including a CPD Level 5 Accreditation in Business Administration
- Option to gain a recognised CIPD award (through experience) funded by the company
- Latest Tech including free subscription to Office365, Grammarly Premium, Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro, as well as access to company Chromebook devices and Virtual Machines
Additional Information:
Commitment per Week: 6hrs
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Organisation
Travel Radar
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Non Charity Employer
51 - 100
Non Charity Employer
51 - 100
Our mission to change how travel is seen involves showing people how to make their journeys as fulfilling as possible whilst empowering our team!
Posted on: 24 January 2026
Closing date: 28 February 2026 at 17:43
Tags: Fundraising, Engagement / Outreach, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Trusts / Foundations, Digital Fundraising, Grants
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Job description
We’re looking for detail-orientated, proactive people who’d like to use their research or writing skills to help strengthen our funding applications and impact reporting.
As a Research and Bid Support Volunteer, you’ll help identify funding opportunities, gather data and evidence, and support the preparation of grant proposals. You’ll also assist with compiling feedback and monitoring information that helps us demonstrate the difference our work makes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, analysis and writing and wants to gain experience in how charities develop projects and secure funding.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Researching grant opportunities that align with our programmes and priorities
- Helping gather data, statistics and community evidence to support funding applications
- Reviewing funder guidelines and eligibility criteria
- Assisting with drafting or formatting sections of funding proposals
- Collecting quotes, case studies and outcomes to demonstrate impact
- Supporting report preparation and data organisation for monitoring and evaluation
Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For
- Strong written and research skills
- Attention to detail and ability to analyse information clearly
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Confidence using digital tools and online databases
- Interest in community development, funding or project design
- Discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
What You’ll Gain
- Experience contributing to real funding applications and impact reporting
- Insight into charity fundraising, project development and evaluation
- Opportunities to build research, analysis and writing skills
- The satisfaction of supporting projects that bring lasting community benefits
About Us
We are a community-led charity tackling poverty at its root by empowering people and communities to overcome barriers and build sustainable futures.
Our programmes support children, young people, adults and families through education, employability, wellbeing and social inclusion activities that promote confidence, connection and opportunity.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work.
Safeguarding training will be provided for all volunteers and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required for this role.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.
Organisation
Cede Foundation
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Registered Charity
6 - 10
Registered Charity
6 - 10
A catalyst for overcoming poverty at its root by empowering marginalised people and developing sustainable communities.
Refreshed on: 22 December 2025
Closing date: 05 February 2026 at 17:31
Tags: Administration, Fundraising, Project Management, Operations, Content Writing / Copywriting, Data Analysis, Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Programme Management, Qualitative, Quantitative, Research, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising, Trusts / Foundations, Digital Fundraising, Grants, Governance / Management
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