Assistant to our Lead Fund Raiser

Could you support our grant fundraising work?

We’re looking for someone who enjoys researching opportunities, working with words, and taking satisfaction in helping secure funding for a good cause.

West Berkshire Therapy Centre supports adults with mobility challenges to regain strength, confidence and independence. Our rehabilitation gym is highly valued and widely used, and we rely on grants from charitable Trusts to help keep it financially sustainable.

Behind the scenes, we are looking for a reliable and organised volunteer to support our grant fundraising activity.

In this role, you will:

Research suitable grant-giving Trusts and funding opportunities

Help prepare and draft funding applications

Assist in maintaining a simple pipeline of prospects and outcomes

Support the overall process of submitting around 5–6 applications each month

You will work alongside our lead grant fundraiser and be supported with background information, examples of successful applications, and guidance where needed.

About West Berkshire Therapy Centre

Our broad aim is to meet the currently unmet health and well-being needs of the local community and to identify opportunities where we, as part of the 'not-for-profit' sector, can fill some of those gaps and provide helpful, much needed, good quality services. We are planning to construct new premises to include a Hydrotherapy Pool service alongside our award winning power-assisted exercise rehabilitation gym.

Many disabled people find it difficult to take as much exercise as they want or as is generally recommended, limiting their lives and potential.

West Berkshire Therapy Centre is a highly specialised rehabilitation gym, equipped with power-assisted exercise equipment, for the benefit of disabled people from the local community. Following assessment from our therapist, Centre users are able to receive exercise therapy provided by a range of carefully designed and selected machines, easing stiff or reluctant muscles, giving them more strength and co-ordination, improved mobility, better ability to perform tasks of daily living, helping also to manage weight, improve circulation, reduce the risks of serious health problems in later years and more feelings of well-being. Plans are under way to develop a community hydrotherapy pool service on similar lines.

What skills do I need?

If you are organised, have a good standard of written English, and enjoy working carefully and methodically, this is a rewarding way to contribute.

This role may particularly suit someone with an interest in writing, research, administration or fundraising—perhaps looking to build experience or use existing skills in a flexible and purposeful volunteering role.

When is this role available?

This is a flexible role available on various days/times.

Details

The role can be carried out flexibly to suit your availability, with most activity undertaken remotely, and a full introduction will be provided to help you get started with confidence.

Where does this role take place?