Location
Flexible, with opportunities to volunteer from the Ellis Lake Foundation office in Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, or remotely.
Commitment
Flexible – volunteer hours to suit your availability.
About the Role
The Ellis Lake Foundation has recently opened its new office, marking an exciting new chapter for our charity. As we continue to grow and expand the support we provide to families of seriously ill children, we're looking for a motivated Grants and Funding Volunteer to join our team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, writing and making a real impact behind the scenes. You'll help identify funding opportunities, support the preparation of grant applications, and work alongside our trustees to secure funding that enables the Foundation to continue delivering its vital work and develop new projects.
Whether you have previous fundraising experience or are looking to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Researching grant and funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, businesses and public sector organisations.
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of funding applications.
- Helping gather information, statistics and supporting evidence for applications.
- Maintaining a database of funding opportunities, deadlines and application outcomes.
- Supporting the monitoring and reporting requirements of successful grants.
- Working with trustees to develop funding strategies and priorities.
- Identifying new opportunities for sponsorship and charitable partnerships.
- Helping ensure applications are submitted accurately and on time.
What We're Looking For
- Good written communication skills.
- Strong research and organisational skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Comfortable using email, Microsoft Office and online research tools.
- Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
- A passion for supporting families of seriously ill children.
- Previous experience with fundraising or grant applications is welcome but not essential.
What You'll Gain
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to families of seriously ill children.
- Experience in charity fundraising, grant writing and funding research.
- Develop valuable research, writing and project management skills.
- Work alongside an ambitious and growing charity.
- Volunteer references after a period of service.
- The satisfaction of helping secure funding that directly supports families when they need it most.
About the Ellis Lake Foundation
The Ellis Lake Foundation supports families of seriously ill children by providing practical support when it's needed most. Our hospital hygiene packs help parents and carers who unexpectedly find themselves staying with their child in hospital, ensuring they have access to essential everyday items without the added worry or expense. Through fundraising, partnerships and grant funding, we continue to grow our reach and develop new projects that make a lasting difference to families across the UK.
Work Location: In person
