Head of Fundraising and Partnerships (WITH EXPERIENCE) - (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Become the Founding Head of Fundraising & Partnerships (Volunteer Role)

Help power a new movement for joy, connection, and community across London.

Loneliness is one of the quietest crises of our time — but at SUNSHINE, we believe in changing that story. We are a new loneliness and wellbeing charity with a bold mission: to bring people together, spark joy, nurture belonging, and create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our charity application is submitted. Our Trustees are in place. Our first pilot programmes are ready to launch. Now we are searching for a founding leader who can help us build the relationships, partnerships, and resources that will bring SUNSHINE to life.

This is not just a volunteer role. This is a chance to shape the future of a charity at the very beginning of its journey.

Could you be our first Head of Fundraising & Partnerships?

We’re looking for someone who understands the power of connection — someone who can tell our story with heart, build trust with partners, and inspire people to invest in a movement that brings joy and belonging back into communities.

You might be perfect for this if you bring:

• Warmth, confidence, and a natural ability to build relationships

• Experience or interest in fundraising, partnerships, or community engagement

• A storyteller’s instinct and a belief in the power of human connection

• Creativity, initiative, and a love of bringing people together around a shared purpose

• A collaborative spirit and a desire to help shape something meaningful from the ground up

As our founding Head of Fundraising & Partnerships, you’ll work closely with our Founder & CEO to build the networks, supporters, and opportunities that will help SUNSHINE grow and thrive.

What you’ll help us build

• A fundraising strategy rooted in joy, community, and impact.

• Partnerships with local organisations, businesses, and community groups who believe in our mission.

• Supporter journeys that make people feel valued, connected, and part of something bigger.

• Campaigns and events that bring people together and raise both funds and awareness.

• A sustainable foundation for SUNSHINE’s long-term growth and legacy.

Your leadership will help ensure that our programmes can flourish, our volunteers feel supported, and our communities feel the warmth of SUNSHINE.

Why SUNSHINE?

Because we believe in:

• Joy as a form of care

• Community as a source of strength

• Connection as a human right

• People as the heart of everything we do

If you’re someone who leads with purpose, builds relationships with heart, and wants to help power a movement that brightens lives, we would love to meet you.

Ready to help us bring more SUNSHINE into the world?

Let’s build something beautiful together — one partnership, one supporter, one community at a time.

SUNSHINE

The Loneliness and Wellbeing Charity