Head of Fundraising (FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Fuel the Future of SUNSHINE — Become Our Head of Fundraising

Volunteer Role: Head of Fundraising

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you ready to build something extraordinary from the ground up? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is searching for a passionate, creative and driven volunteer to become our Head of Fundraising.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping a charity’s fundraising strategy from scratch and powering programmes that bring connection, hope and community to people who feel alone, this role is calling your name.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a Head of Fundraising who can help us build the financial foundations that will allow SUNSHINE to shine brighter and reach further.

Your Mission: Build, Create and Lead Our Fundraising Strategy

This is a rare opportunity to design, set up and lead SUNSHINE’s entire fundraising function from day one.

You will:

• Create and implement SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy.

• Build fundraising systems, processes and campaigns from scratch.

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities (grants, trusts, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and more).

• Develop creative fundraising initiatives that inspire supporters.

• Build relationships with donors, partners and supporters.

• Work closely with the leadership team to ensure long‑term sustainability.

• Champion SUNSHINE’s mission and help secure the resources that make our work possible.

Your leadership will directly shape the future of our programmes — and the lives of the people we support.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — which means passion, creativity and initiative matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural communicator with a flair for storytelling.

• Organised, proactive and excited by building something new.

• Creative, strategic and full of ideas.

• Confident in seeking out opportunities and building relationships.

• Motivated by purpose, impact and community.

• Comfortable working in a flexible, evolving start‑up environment.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape a charity’s fundraising engine from the ground up, this is your chance.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to build and lead a fundraising function from scratch.

• Real leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, experiment and make your mark.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of knowing your work directly helps people feel less alone.

Ready to Power SUNSHINE’s Mission?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.