Trustee (Fundraising & Grants Lead)

Join us as a Trustee – Fundraising & Grants Lead and help shape the future of Grantham Foodbank.

We’re looking for someone with energy, ideas and a passion for supporting our community. As part of our Board, you’ll help guide the strategic direction of Grantham Foodbank and ensure we remain strong, sustainable and ready to support local people in crisis.

In this lead role, you’ll use your fundraising or grant-writing experience to help us secure vital income, build partnerships and unlock new opportunities for growth. You don’t need to be a fundraising expert — just confident working with bids, building relationships and making a positive difference.

DETAILS:

Role: Trustee – Fundraising & Grants Lead
Organisation: Grantham Foodbank (part of The Trussell Trust network)
Location: Grantham / in-person meetings; project work can be done from home
Time Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per month, plus initial training
Term: Three-year term, renewable in line with the constitution

About the Role

Join us as a Trustee – Fundraising & Grants Lead and help shape the future of Grantham Foodbank.
You will share responsibility for the charity’s governance and strategic direction while taking the lead on fundraising and grant development to secure the funds we need to sustain and grow our impact in the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Lead or support the Foodbank’s fundraising strategy, grants, and donor engagement

·        Identify and pursue new income opportunities and local partnerships

·        Keep the Board informed about fundraising performance, risks, and opportunities

·        Act as an ambassador for Grantham Foodbank within the local community

About You:

·        Experience or interest in fundraising, grants, or partnership building

·        Strategic thinker with strong communication and relationship-building skills

·        Commitment to Grantham Foodbank and Trussell Trust values

·        Willingness to commit ~6–8 hours/month, attend Board meetings, and engage with board activities outside of meetings

Time Commitment / Meetings:

·        Attend ~10 Board meetings per year (~3 hours each, plus a strategy and planning day)

·        Additional time for reading papers, correspondence, and specific project work

Expenses:
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., travel to meetings) will be reimbursed. This is a voluntary role; no salary or honorarium is offered.

Closing date: 15 January 2026
Shortlisting and interviews: from the week of 19 January 2026

Equal Opportunities: Please complete the Equal Opportunities form included in the application. This is voluntary, confidential, and will not affect your application.

Additional Information / PDF: A full role description and person specification is available as an attachment for more details.