Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

About SRRC

The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre is a registered charity that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes reptiles and amphibians. We also provide educational sessions for schools, youth groups and care homes.

We are looking for a volunteer to help us build relationships with charitable trusts and foundations and secure funding for our animal welfare, education and development work.

The role

You will research suitable grant funders, help prepare applications and support the charity to keep track of funding opportunities and deadlines. You will work with the Founder and trustees to understand SRRC’s priorities and present our work clearly to potential funders.

What you will do

• Research trusts, foundations and grant programmes that may support SRRC.
• Identify eligibility requirements, deadlines and application processes.
• Help prepare and submit grant applications, using information provided by the charity.
• Draft funding proposals, budgets and supporting statements.
• Keep a record of applications, deadlines, decisions and reporting requirements.
• Help prepare progress reports and updates for funders.
• Suggest ways to strengthen SRRC’s case for support and demonstrate its impact.
• Work with trustees and volunteers to gather relevant information and evidence.

What we are looking for

You do not need to have held this exact role before. We are looking for someone who is organised, a good communicator and interested in helping a small charity grow.

Useful experience may include:

• Grant writing, fundraising or bid development.
• Researching trusts, foundations or other funding opportunities.
• Writing clearly and adapting information for different audiences.
• Preparing or working with budgets.
• Charity, community, education or animal welfare work.

You should be comfortable working independently, meeting agreed deadlines and handling information responsibly. A willingness to learn is just as important as previous experience.

What you will gain

• Experience of trust and foundation fundraising.
• The opportunity to support reptile welfare and public education.
• An understanding of how a small charity develops funding applications.
• Support and guidance from the Founder and trustees.
• Reasonable pre-agreed expenses can be reimbursed in line with the charity’s expenses policy.