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About The Ootsider CIC
Hi, I’m John, the founder of The Ootsider. We are an West Lothian -based social enterprise on a mission to provide warmth, dignity, and comfort to those experiencing rough sleeping. Using a "buy one, give one" model, the profits from our premium, hand-made in Scotland outdoor robes directly fund the production of our bespoke, weather-proof, sleeping coats which we donate free to rough sleepers across the UK.
To help us scale our impact and protect more people from the harsh elements, we are looking for a superstar Volunteer Grant Writer & Fundraiser to join the team and help us secure vital funding.
Why You’ll Love Volunteering With Us
·Ultimate Flexibility: This role is 100% remote. Work from wherever you are comfortable, whenever suits you best.
·Low Time, High Impact: We’re looking for just 8 hours a month (approx. 2 hours a week). It easily fits around a full-time job, studies, or retirement.
·Direct, Tangible Impact: Every successful grant you write translates directly into more sleeping systems manufactured right here in Scotland and delivered to people who need them most. You will see the direct result of your hard work.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working directly with me, you will:
·Research Opportunities: Scout out trusts, foundations, and corporate grants that support homelessness, social enterprise growth, and Scottish community manufacturing.
·Craft Compelling Bids: Take The Ootsider’s proven impact story and weave it into persuasive, professional funding applications.
·Manage the Pipeline: Help keep a simple calendar of upcoming deadlines so we can plan our applications effectively.
What We’re Looking For
·A Passion for the Cause: You care about tackling homelessness and believe in the power of social enterprise.
·Strong Writing Skills: You can write clearly, persuasively, and concisely to meet strict word counts.
·Independence: You are comfortable working on your own initiative, managing your 8 hours a month effectively.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch.
"Together we can achieve so much more". John
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Thank you!
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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!
Purpose: To secure funding for Youth Kaleidoscope by researching, writing and submitting high-quality grant and sponsorship proposals, and by tracking and reporting on grant applications and outcomes to ensure sustainability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Grant & Sponsorship Proposals:
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Research funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors, and statutory bodies.
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Draft, tailor, and submit compelling grant and sponsorship proposals that align with Kaleidoscope mission and project needs.
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Collaborate with relevant team members to gather data, impact stories, and supporting documents for applications.
Grant Tracking & Reporting :
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Maintain an up-to-date log of all applications, deadlines, and outcomes.
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Monitor the progress of applications and respond to funder queries as needed.
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Prepare and submit timely progress and outcome reports to funders, ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
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Analyse outcomes to inform future strategy and improve success rates.
Additional Duties:
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Attend team meetings - 1 hour online on a fortnightly basis
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Contribute to the development of fundraising strategies and share insights on funding trends
Essential Skills and Attributes
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Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising or bid writing (charity sector experience desirable).
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High level of written and spoken English.
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Excellent research, writing, and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
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Ability to interpret funding criteria and tailor proposals accordingly.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Analytical mindset for tracking and reporting on outcomes
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Commitment to Kaleidoscope’s mission and values (please make sure to read the description of our organisation in our profile carefully)
Time Comitment Estimate: Flexible hours, details negotiable
Training and Support :
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A comprehensive induction to Kaleidoscope and training for the role.
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Resources to support you in your role e.g. project outlines, previous successful applications.
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Support from your the Kaleidoscope Committee and remote volunteers
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The opportunity to gain and develop skills and to meet other volunteers.
Mission Alignment Requirements
All applicant must demonstrate:
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Understanding of Kaleidoscope’s core purpose
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Adherence to safeguarding and ethical guidelines (AI to not be used for the work of Kaleidoscope)
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an actively anti-racist organisation focussing on principles of solidarity and we do not condone saviour complexes. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of displacement, people of the global majority and people who speak relevant languages.
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Ensure that displaced teenagers have access to safe, youth-focussed spaces to promote trauma mitigation, emotional regulation and identity building.
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Girlhood Reclaimed disrupts misogyny through training and awareness-raising workshops across education and youth settings and by creating safe spaces for young women, girls and gender-diverse young people that centre their voices and joyful feminist activism.
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Co-Director (Fundraising & Finance) (voluntary) to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organisation by leading fundraising efforts, supporting financial sustainability and contributing to strategic decision-making within our collaborative, values-led and flat structure leadership model.
Whether you are an experienced fundraiser, finance professional, grant writer, or similar, and looking to apply your skills to a meaningful cause, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in helping build a future where every girl and gender-diverse young person has the opportunity to be heard, valued and empowered.
Deadline for application: 31st July 2026
This role is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (occupational requirement).
Please send us a short paragraph, or video, telling us why you are interested in working with Girlhood Reclaimed and what skills you can bring to the role. Please submit alongside a CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.