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Group B Strep Support (GBSS) is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of growth and impact.
Following a recent skills audit, we are keen to strengthen our Board with individuals who bring expertise in key strategic areas, including fundraising, change management, external/public affairs, financial accounting, and governance. Whether you're a seasoned professional or someone with transferable experience and a passion for our mission, we would welcome your application.
About GBSS
GBSS is the UK’s leading charity working to prevent life-threatening group B Strep infections in babies. Our Trustees play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring it remains true to its mission, well-governed, financially sound, and impactful.
You will be part of a committed and collegiate Board, working alongside fellow Trustees, our Clinical Advisory Panel and our Staff Team to uphold GBSS’s values and objectives.
Key Trustee Responsibilities
Trustees contribute actively to the Board, which:
- Sets and maintains the vision, mission and values.
- Develops strategic direction and longer-term strategies.
- Establishes and monitors policy.
- Ensures compliance with the Governing Document and the law.
- Ensures accountability and that resources are used exclusively in furtherance of GBSS’s objectives.
- Maintains proper fiscal oversight.
- Promotes the charity externally.
- Appoints, supports and monitors the performance of the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Maintains effective Board performance.
We have four Trustee positions available and we’re particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Fundraising & income generation
- Change management
- External/public affairs
- Finance, accounting & governance
We especially welcome applicants with recent UK maternity care experience and those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic communities.
***This is a voluntary role, open to UK residents only. We are looking for people who are normally resident in the UK. This is to ensure compliance with governance, legal, and operational requirements relevant to our charity’s work.***
Our mission is to stop group B Strep infection in babies.

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Community researchers wanted to help East London Waterworks Park ensure our community-owned park is inclusive and welcoming for all.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for community researchers specialised to contribute to our community-led working circle who are working on on a listening project to ensure often underrepresented voices in conservation and environmental projects are heard and centred.
There is opportunity to lead on projects and facilitate the direction of the working circle.
The Inclusivity Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
While your experienced research skills are crucial, we also value your ability to engage with the community and build partnerships. Experience in conducting community-based research or working with community organisations is important. A strong understanding of community dynamics and the ability to collaborate effectively will be invaluable in ensuring your research findings are relevant and impactful. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. Your research expertise will be vital in shaping our new biodiverse park. By conducting listening research on community needs, and potential park uses, you'll help us create a sustainable and inclusive space. Your findings will inform our design, programming, and outreach efforts, ensuring the park meets the needs of our community and contributes to biodiversity conservation.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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Who we are
We break down barriers to employment across the UK, supporting capable people excluded by age, background, experience gaps, or non-linear careers. Through Personalised Job Search Support and our innovative Practice Hub, we help them succeed.
What will you be doing?
Are you a natural connector with deep corporate networks and a track record of building influential relationships?
We are seeking an experienced outreach leader to help us expand partnerships and open new opportunities that change lives.
What are we looking for?
Skills, Experience & Qualities We Value
- Extensive networks within the corporate sector and beyond, with the ability to open doors and create opportunities.
- Proven experience in outreach, stakeholder engagement, or partnership development with an established corporate network.
- Relationship-building expertise, with a track record of forging long-term, mutually beneficial connections.
- Strategic mindset, able to identify and nurture opportunities that align with our mission.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, comfortable engaging with senior leaders and decision-makers.
- Collaborative spirit, working in partnership with our team to expand reach and impact.
- Commitment and integrity, with the passion to use your experience for social good and lasting change.
Please provide a brief cover letter explaining why you would like to volunteer with us. Feel free to include ways this opportunity will help your own career goals. Interviews will be an informal online chat with our Director.
Must have Right to Work in the UK.
What difference will you make?
By dedicating meaningful time each week, you can use your expertise and connections to forge powerful collaborations, strengthen our networks, and help break barriers to employment across the UK.
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React Native Developer Volunteer – Join the Movement Behind MVP 2
Unify Giving is on a mission to change everything about giving — how it’s done, how it’s received, and how it’s perceived.
We’re building a world where people experiencing homelessness can receive digital donations with dignity, transparency, and choice — and we’re already live on the App Store. But now, we’re taking it further.
MVP 2 is here.
We’ve added powerful new features to give both donors and recipients the best possible experience — and we need your help to bring it to life.
✨ What you’ll do:
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Join our small but mighty team to help build and release MVP 2 of our React Native app.
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Collaborate with our designers, product leads, and community team to improve UX across the board.
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Work on meaningful features that directly impact people experiencing homelessness.
What we’re looking for:
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Experience in React Native, with solid understanding of mobile app dev (iOS & Android).]
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A belief that tech can be used for real, tangible good in the world.
Why it matters:
This isn’t just another side project. Unify Giving is already being used by real people across the UK. Your code could help someone access food, warmth, or support when they need it most.
What you’ll get:
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A chance to work on a live tech-for-good product.
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Your name in the credits (yes, we mean it).
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Weekly team check-ins, support from our founder, and full creative input.
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A front-row seat to building something that genuinely helps people — and is scaling fast.
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.



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East London Waterworks Park is looking for illustrators, animators and graphic designers to help campaign in the creation of our new park with natural swimming ponds.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for illustrators, animators and graphic designers to contribute to our community-led working circle who are working on coordinating our digital marketing.
There is opportunity to lead on projects across content creation, social media, film or any other channels of interest, and facilitate the direction of the working circle.
The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
While technical skills are essential, we also value your ability to think creatively and strategically. You should have experience in creating engaging visual content for various platforms that will engage stakeholders and decision makers, such as public reports, presentations for decision makers, social media and websites. A strong understanding of storytelling and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively through visuals will be invaluable. You should be comfortable with community-led processes. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.Your creative talents will be invaluable in bringing the park’s biodiversity to life. Through your illustrations, animations, and graphic designs, you’ll help us create visually captivating content that inspires, educates, and engages our community, stakeholders and decision makers. Your work will play a vital role in fostering a strong connection between people and nature, ultimately creating the park’s future.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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Who are we looking for?
At present we are working towards being fully operational, over the next year Living Reasons will be looking to expand its reach.
As a Volunteer Technology Coordinator with Living Reasons, you will help shape the charity’s digital future by integrating and developing innovative technology into our operations. This role focuses on creating effective, accessible, and inclusive solutions that enhance user experiences through both hardware and software. Depending on skills and interests, this may involve app or systems development, digital project management, and supporting reasonable adjustments to improve accessibility. Guided by user feedback and needs-based planning, you will play a vital part in ensuring our services are adaptable, engaging, and supportive for all who connect with Living Reasons
What is the plan?
The person who is starting the charity up is autistic, has ADHD, CPTSD and also multiple physical conditions that effect daily life and is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has faced a lot of issues in life because of these things.
Living Reasons is being created to fix what we think is a challenging situation that is getting harder to achieve every week, month and year in the current economic, political, environmental and societal landscape. It is not easily defined but we hope the charity objects below will help put context to what we want to achieve, what we can say is that below are the issues we are trying to address, how we do this will change as quickly as society does, but the issues we want to tackle are these:
1) Outdated and damaging employment practices
2) Accessibility to services
3) Limited employment, training and education opportunities
4) Lack of support during times of crisis or need
5) Lack of equity and agency for many people in society
6) Institutional discrimination that is not challenged
7) Abuse of the legal system at all levels
8) Abuse of power in government bodies
9) Poor access to healthcare
10) Unequal treatment of many people in society by large corporations
11) Assumptions made by wider society based on incorrect, outdated or discriminatory rhetoric that is used in daily life
12) Outdated company engagement with the public
13) Lack of support that is not talked about and not being addressed
Our Living Values -
Creativity
1) Imaginative Development (Individual)
2) Instilled Collaboration (Internal)
3) Changing The Status Quo (External)
Prospectivity
1) What Can You Do (Individual)
2) What Can We Do (Internal)
3) What Can They Do (External)
Revolutionary
1) Inspire With Confidence (Individual)
2) Boundaryless Innovation (Internal)
3) Challenge Traditions (External)
Attentivity
1) Analyse and Redesign (Individual)
2) Rebel and Reform (Internal)
3) Enquire and Reimagine (External)
To create equality and equity in all areas of society, opening opportunities that are less damaging and focused on the person as a whole.

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Web developers and designers wanted to support East London Waterworks Park in continuing to improve its website and digital infrastructure.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for web developers and designers to contribute to our community-led working group who are working on coordinating content and infrastructure for the East London Waterworks Park website.
There is opportunity to lead on projects across web development and UX and web design, and facilitate the direction of the working group.
The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
You should be experienced in HTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript and SQL, and or UX and web design. You should be comfortable with community-led processes. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. Your skills in web design and development will be crucial in creating a visually engaging and user-friendly online presence that effectively communicates the park's biodiversity and mission. By designing engaging websites and interactive platforms, you'll help us connect with our community, inspire action, and secure the necessary support for the park's future.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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CPD Accreditation Lead
Reports to: CEO/Project Lead
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible hours, approx. 4–6 hours per week
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Mast Cell Action is developing an Accredited Training Programme for healthcare professionals to increase understanding of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). We are seeking a skilled volunteer with experience in designing and securing CPD-accredited training to help us achieve and maintain accreditation for this vital programme.
This is a key role that will directly contribute to ensuring our training is recognised, professional, and impactful across healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Work with the Project Lead to design and refine training materials for CPD accreditation.
Advise on the requirements and standards needed to gain CPD accreditation.
Prepare and manage the submission of CPD accreditation applications.
Ensure all documentation, processes, and assessment methods meet accrediting body standards.
Support the development of systems for monitoring and evaluating training outcomes.
Keep up to date with CPD accreditation requirements and advise the charity on renewals and compliance.
Provide guidance on structuring learner feedback, evaluation, and CPD points allocation.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Proven experience in developing and/or managing CPD-accredited training programmes.
Strong understanding of CPD accreditation standards and processes.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable
Experience in the health or charity sector.
Knowledge of e-learning platforms or blended learning delivery.
Interest in rare diseases or healthcare training.
What You Will Gain
The opportunity to use your expertise to create lasting impact in healthcare education.
Experience working with a small but dynamic national charity.
Recognition for your contribution to a high-profile training programme.
The satisfaction of helping improve healthcare for people living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to join our mission to empower and support LGBTQ+ young people? The Kite Trust is recruiting for a number of new Trustees, following several of our long-standing Trustees reaching the end of their tenures.
It's an exciting moment to join our charity and our work in supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth, with a new strategic plan in development and new major projects recently launched such as Turning the Tide - drawing together collaboration across the LGBTQ+ youth sector - and Creating Supportive Environments, fighting back against hate.
Central to us now and always is our fantastic Youth Work programme which provides individual and group support to LGBTQ+ young people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We are looking to add to our board's expertise in particular areas, and would welcome applications from people who share our passion and commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ young people, alongside skills and experience in any of the following: Finance (for Treasurer role), Charity Governance and Compliance, Income Generation and Business Development, Safeguarding, Human Resources, and Communications.
Trustees can be based nationwide, but will be required to attend the Cambridgeshire LGBTQ+ Centre in Ely on one day a year for Trustee Day. Board and sub-committee meetings are conducted online. Commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and the empowerment of young people are essential to the role.
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Who are we looking for?
At present we are working towards being fully operational, over the next year Living Reasons will be looking to expand its reach.
As a Volunteer Integrated Technology Project Lead with Living Reasons, you will oversee the project management of technology integration across all aspects of our operations, including both software and hardware. Working closely with the funding team, you will design and deliver project plans that attract funding and ensure resources are used effectively and in line with funding agreements. You will also lead on the procurement of hardware from third-party suppliers, including organisations that support non-profits with technology solutions.
In collaboration with Technology Coordinators, you will use user feedback to guide the development of software that is accessible, adaptable, and reliable for a diverse demographic of users. This role will also focus on driving innovation—creating solutions that not only strengthen Living Reasons but also have the potential to be developed and supplied to other businesses or end users through the organisation. By leading on strategy, coordination, and delivery, you will ensure that Living Reasons harnesses technology in innovative and sustainable ways that maximise impact.
What is the plan?
The person who is starting the charity up is autistic, has ADHD, CPTSD and also multiple physical conditions that effect daily life and is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has faced a lot of issues in life because of these things.
Living Reasons is being created to fix what we think is a challenging situation that is getting harder to achieve every week, month and year in the current economic, political, environmental and societal landscape. It is not easily defined but we hope the charity objects below will help put context to what we want to achieve, what we can say is that below are the issues we are trying to address, how we do this will change as quickly as society does, but the issues we want to tackle are these:
1) Outdated and damaging employment practices
2) Accessibility to services
3) Limited employment, training and education opportunities
4) Lack of support during times of crisis or need
5) Lack of equity and agency for many people in society
6) Institutional discrimination that is not challenged
7) Abuse of the legal system at all levels
8) Abuse of power in government bodies
9) Poor access to healthcare
10) Unequal treatment of many people in society by large corporations
11) Assumptions made by wider society based on incorrect, outdated or discriminatory rhetoric that is used in daily life
12) Outdated company engagement with the public
13) Lack of support that is not talked about and not being addressed
Our Living Values -
Creativity
1) Imaginative Development (Individual)
2) Instilled Collaboration (Internal)
3) Changing The Status Quo (External)
Prospectivity
1) What Can You Do (Individual)
2) What Can We Do (Internal)
3) What Can They Do (External)
Revolutionary
1) Inspire With Confidence (Individual)
2) Boundaryless Innovation (Internal)
3) Challenge Traditions (External)
Attentivity
1) Analyse and Redesign (Individual)
2) Rebel and Reform (Internal)
3) Enquire and Reimagine (External)
To create equality and equity in all areas of society, opening opportunities that are less damaging and focused on the person as a whole.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At present we are working towards being fully operational, over the next year Living Reasons will be looking to expand its reach.
The role
As a Volunteer Outreach Coordinator with Living Reasons, you will play a key role in connecting people and communities with our mission. This remote role focuses on finding creative and innovative ways to engage new supporters, build partnerships with local businesses, and strengthen community links. Working primarily online, with opportunities to connect in your local area, you will help raise awareness of our work, communicate our message, and develop meaningful relationships that support the growth of the charity. By fostering engagement and exploring new ideas for community-led projects, you will contribute to building a stronger support network and, where appropriate, generate vital income through donations.
What is the plan?
The person who is starting the charity up is autistic, has ADHD, CPTSD and also multiple physical conditions that effect daily life and is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has faced a lot of issues in life because of these things.
Living Reasons is being created to fix what we think is a challenging situation that is getting harder to achieve every week, month and year in the current economic, political, environmental and societal landscape. It is not easily defined but we hope the charity objects below will help put context to what we want to achieve, what we can say is that below are the issues we are trying to address, how we do this will change as quickly as society does, but the issues we want to tackle are these:
1) Outdated and damaging employment practices
2) Accessibility to services
3) Limited employment, training and education opportunities
4) Lack of support during times of crisis or need
5) Lack of equity and agency for many people in society
6) Institutional discrimination that is not challenged
7) Abuse of the legal system at all levels
8) Abuse of power in government bodies
9) Poor access to healthcare
10) Unequal treatment of many people in society by large corporations
11) Assumptions made by wider society based on incorrect, outdated or discriminatory rhetoric that is used in daily life
12) Outdated company engagement with the public
13) Lack of support that is not talked about and not being addressed
Our Living Values -
Creativity
1) Imaginative Development (Individual)
2) Instilled Collaboration (Internal)
3) Changing The Status Quo (External)
Prospectivity
1) What Can You Do (Individual)
2) What Can We Do (Internal)
3) What Can They Do (External)
Revolutionary
1) Inspire With Confidence (Individual)
2) Boundaryless Innovation (Internal)
3) Challenge Traditions (External)
Attentivity
1) Analyse and Redesign (Individual)
2) Rebel and Reform (Internal)
3) Enquire and Reimagine (External)
To create equality and equity in all areas of society, opening opportunities that are less damaging and focused on the person as a whole.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Content Researcher & Writer to help develop Artclusiv’s blog and written content strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate our mission, engage our audience, and strengthen our online presence.
Working closely with the Marketing and Communications team, you will:
- Research and write engaging blog posts, articles, and features on Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) artists, cultural movements, and creative opportunities.
- Collaborate with the content research team to turn findings into informative, accessible, and SEO-friendly stories.
- Optimise written content for search engines (SEO) using relevant keywords, headings, and meta descriptions.
- Write clear, consistent copy aligned with Artclusiv’s tone, mission, and target audience.
- Support social media and marketing efforts by repurposing written content for multiple platforms (e.g. Instagram captions, LinkedIn articles).
- Help shape Artclusiv’s storytelling approach by suggesting new content ideas, topics, and editorial themes.
This role offers flexibility and creativity — you’ll have the opportunity to influence how Artclusiv’s written voice develops while contributing to a growing platform that champions diversity in the arts.
You’ll collaborate directly with the Marketing and Communications Manager and the Content Research team, who will provide guidance and source material for your writing.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a creative and culturally aware writer who’s passionate about the arts, diversity, and storytelling. The ideal volunteer will have a balance of research ability, writing skill, and digital awareness to help our content reach and resonate with the right audiences.
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
- Experience or familiarity with SEO best practices and keyword integration for web content.
- Understanding of digital content strategy — including blogs, newsletters, and social media alignment.
- Ability to research and distill information about artists, movements, and cultural topics into engaging narratives.
- Organised and able to meet agreed deadlines, working remotely as part of a small collaborative team.
Desirable (but not required):
- Experience writing for creative, cultural, or social impact organisations.
- Familiarity with WordPress or basic content management systems.
- Interest or experience in art history, BIPOC cultural studies, or creative industries.
Qualities we value:
- Passion for inclusivity, representation, and creativity.
- Attention to detail and a sense of storytelling.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and open to feedback.
Empowering creatives who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) through visibility, opportunity, and representation in the arts.
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Came to Believe Recovery UK (CTBR UK) is a not-for-profit organisation helping people break free from addiction through immersive residential retreats and online support. We’re looking for new trustees to join our team and help us build our organisation and reach.
If you care about changing lives by making long-term addiction recovery more accessible, want to use your skills for good, and enjoy being part of a positive, purpose-led team — this could be a brilliant fit.
Who We Are
CTBR UK runs non-clinical retreats and meetings for people recovering from all forms of addiction. Our programme is built around the 12 Steps and spiritual principles, delivered in a supportive, welcoming and down-to-earth way, where all are welcome regardless of beliefs or faith.
We’ve supported hundreds of people on their journey toward freedom — and we’re just getting started.
We’re currently preparing to register as a charity, with big plans to:
- Grow our support across England and Wales
- Build long-term sustainability through funding and partnerships
- Strengthen our governance and accountability as we scale
- Keep our retreats open, accessible, and inclusive for all
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have been a trustee before – although prior experience is welcome. We're especially interested in people with skills in any of the following areas:
- Business, operations or charity leadership
- Finance or bookkeeping
- Fundraising, bid writing or donor development
- Legal expertise (especially charity or contract law)
- HR or volunteer coordination
If you're organised, thoughtful, and comfortable working as part of a small remote team, you'll fit right in. We're also keen to hear from people who have worked in community support, health and wellbeing, or have experience working with vulnerable adults in third-sector projects.
What You’ll Do as a Trustee
As a trustee, you’ll help guide the direction of CTBR UK as we continue to grow. You’ll:
- Help shape our future plans, activities and strategy
- Offer support and oversight to ensure we stay on track and legally compliant
- Use your skills and voice to improve what we do
- Work alongside our small, motivated, and friendly team
We meet a minimum of quarterly online and keep in touch where appropriate between meetings. There’s no fundraising requirement or large time commitment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, values-driven recovery movement
- Play a real role in changing lives — and building community
- Share your skills where they matter
- Learn new things, gain trustee experience, and work with a supportive board
- Help shape the future of addiction recovery in the UK
We’re happy to have an informal chat before you apply.
Feel free to visit our website to find contact details to chat to our Registration and Digital Services Coordinator, who is managing applications at this time.
To make long-term recovery from addiction accessible to anyone who may need it, creating a culture that reduces the shame and stigma around addiction
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Wekume
Wekume is a mobile app empowering university students in Uganda with accessible reproductive health services and personal development opportunities. Addressing barriers like stigma, misinformation, and limited healthcare access, Wekume provides features such as SafeChat for anonymous counseling, QuickTest for HIV testing, ARV Corner for HIV support, and circumcision awareness initiatives. Beyond health, it fosters youth empowerment through a business incubator model, mentorship, and fundraising tools to help students launch enterprises. The app also connects learners to internships, volunteer programs, and cultural exchanges. By combining health access with career-building, Wekume reduces stigma, promotes inclusivity, and supports student growth and opportunity.
Grant Writer
Position Overview
The Grant Writer will play a pivotal role in securing funding to support Wekume’s programmes and initiatives. This role involves identifying grant opportunities, preparing compelling proposals, managing donor relationships, and ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with programme and finance teams to align funding opportunities with organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify prospective public and private funding sources (foundations, trusts, corporate donors, and government agencies).
- Prepare, write, and submit persuasive grant proposals, applications, and letters of inquiry.
- Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with programme staff to gather information for proposals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with funder priorities.
- Manage post-award grant compliance, including progress reports, budgets, and evaluations.
- Build and maintain relationships with current and potential funders, ensuring ongoing engagement and stewardship.
- Monitor grant trends, policies, and donor interests to align with Wekume’s strategic objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of submissions, approvals, rejections, and donor communication.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
- Proven experience (2–3 years minimum) in grant writing, fundraising, or development within the non-profit sector.
- Strong research, writing, and editing skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex programme ideas into clear, compelling proposals.
- Familiarity with donor databases and grant management systems is an asset.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with funders and internal teams.
What We Offer
- Mission-Aligned and Empowering: At Wekume, we believe that diverse voices strengthen our mission. We welcome applicants from all communities, especially those historically underrepresented in the nonprofit and SRH sectors.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to Wekume’s mission and impact communities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rising Capacities for Children Africa (RICCA)
Rising Capacities for Children Africa (RICCA) tackles child poverty in rural Kenya, especially in Kirinyaga County, by creating inclusive, child-friendly learning environments. Through the Ricca Afterschool Center, children aged 6–17 access personalized support, mentorship, and engaging programs in arts, sports, agriculture, and digital literacy. These activities foster academic success, creativity, social skills, and life competencies while making learning fun and accessible. RICCA also works with schools to improve teacher quality, infrastructure, and resources, and engages parents in the process. By bridging rural–urban gaps and promoting intercultural dialogue, RICCA empowers communities, protects children’s rights, and breaks cycles of poverty through education.
Curriculum Design Specialist
RICCA is a locally rooted NGO working with underserved children in rural Kenya. Our mission is to provide access to marginalized rural children attending resource constrained public primary schools in Kenya, to an After School Centre.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Curriculum Specialist (Volunteer) to support the development of our existing after-school curriculum framework into a structured curriculum. This role will be critical in designing an engaging, child-centered curriculum that fosters literacy, numeracy, and life skills in innovative and enjoyable ways.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and structure an after-school curriculum targeting foundational skills (literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving).
- Incorporate fun, engaging, and culturally relevant learning methods suitable for children in rural settings.
- Work with our team to integrate play-based learning, creative arts, and interactive activities that promote critical thinking and confidence.
- Support training of facilitators and provide guidance on curriculum implementation.
- Develop learning materials and frameworks that can be easily adapted by community educators.
Qualifications & Skills
- Background in Project Led-Education, Alternative Experiential Learning Curriculum Development, Child Development, or a related field.
- Experience in developing or adapting learning programs for underserved or marginalized communities.
- Strong knowledge of literacy and numeracy instructional strategies.
- Creativity in integrating interactive and engaging approaches to learning like play based learning, Social Emotional Learning etc.
- Experience working with rural or resource-constrained environments is an added advantage.
Application Requirements
If you have experience in a similar assignment and are passionate about creating impact for marginalized rural children, we invite you to apply.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
3-4 weeks
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