Fundraising Team - Help Us Paint London Yellow (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Power the Vision: Join SUNSHINE’s Fundraising Team

Location: London (Hybrid attendance for meetings and events)

Commitment: Approx. 5–8 hours per month

Role type: Voluntary, unremunerated

Our Mission

SUNSHINE is a brand-new start up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. Through our first programmes;

• Monthly Coffee Mornings
• Digital Inclusion & Skills (6 weeks)
• Wellbeing Wednesdays (12 weeks), and
• Fitness & Exercise (6–12 weeks)

We will create safe, welcoming spaces where Londoners can connect, grow, and thrive.

But to make this vision a reality, we need the spark of funding. That’s where our Fundraising Team comes in.

What Will You Be Doing?

As part of the Fundraising Team, you will:

• Generate seed funding to help SUNSHINE set up and launch in 2026.

• Lead on grant writing, identifying opportunities and crafting compelling bids.

• Develop digital and crowd fundraising campaigns that inspire Londoners to give and get involved.

• Organise community fundraising events, bringing people together while raising vital funds.

• Explore creative fundraising activities that align with SUNSHINE’s joyful, uplifting mission.

• Build partnerships and networks to sustain our growth and expand our reach.

This is not just fundraising, it’s about fuelling a community that will transform lives across London.

Why It Matters

Without funding, SUNSHINE cannot launch the programmes that will bring connection, dignity, and joy to those living with loneliness and isolation.

By joining the Fundraising Team, you will:

• Ensure SUNSHINE has the resources to open its doors in 2026.

• Help us build a sustainable foundation for long-term impact.

• Empower Londoners to support each other through community-driven giving.

What You’ll Gain

• Personal fulfilment: Knowing you’ve helped launch a charity that will change lives.

• Professional growth: Experience in fundraising strategy, grant writing, and campaign design.

• Community connection: Work alongside passionate people committed to compassion and change.

• Legacy: Be part of the founding team that powers SUNSHINE into existence.

Diversity & Inclusion

SUNSHINE is committed to building a diverse, representative team. We particularly welcome applications from:

• People of colour

• Those aged 30 or under

• Individuals with lived experience of loneliness, isolation, or barriers to inclusion

Your perspective will help us create fundraising campaigns that truly reflect London.

Before You Apply

Don’t let self-doubt hold you back. You don’t need to have all the answers, just the passion and experience to help us shine. If you’ve ever thought “I’m not qualified enough,” remember: humility and care are exactly what make you the kind of person SUNSHINE needs.

Apply Now

Together, we can build the financial foundation that will light up London with connection, dignity, and joy.

Be the architect of SUNSHINE’s fundraising journey. Help us turn isolation into community.

SUNSHINE

Loneliness Charity in London