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Grant Writing & Research Volunteer
Organisation Details
CEDE FOUNDATION
Activity type: Education, Finance , Fundraising, Practical Work and DIY, Research
Sub theme: Children, Culture, Disability, Education, Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Mental Health, Older people, Race and Ethnicity, Youth Work and Young People
Organisation Description: Cede Foundation is a catalyst for overcoming poverty by empowering people and developing sustainable communities to make positive changes to people at the margins of society.
Description of role: Build your research and writing skills while helping turn ideas into funding for community programmes.
Your Role
As a Grant Writing & Research Volunteer, you’ll support the team in identifying funding opportunities and preparing strong applications. You’ll research potential funders, gather evidence and contribute to compelling grant proposals that provide vital resources for programmes supporting children, young people, adults, families, people with disabilities and others facing poverty or barriers in life.
Key Tasks
- Research trusts, foundations and other potential funders
- Gather case studies, data and evidence for applications
- Assist with drafting and editing sections of grant applications
- Track deadlines and update a funding opportunities calendar
- Help collate information for funder reports
Skills You’ll Use & Build
- Research and analysis
- Writing and communication
- Organisation and time management
- Attention to detail
What You’ll Gain
- Experience in grant fundraising, research and bid writing
- Skills in writing, analysis and reporting
- Confidence working with funding applications and deadlines
- Insight into how charities secure and manage funding
- The chance to help bring vital resources into community projects
Support
Full induction, safeguarding training, and regular support provided
Accessibility & Inclusion
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. If you have additional needs or require adjustments, we’ll work with you to ensure full participation.
Your Role
As a Grant Writing & Research Volunteer, you’ll support the team in identifying funding opportunities and preparing strong applications. You’ll research potential funders, gather evidence and contribute to compelling grant proposals that provide vital resources for programmes supporting children, young people, adults, families, people with disabilities and others facing poverty or barriers in life.
Key Tasks
- Research trusts, foundations and other potential funders
- Gather case studies, data and evidence for applications
- Assist with drafting and editing sections of grant applications
- Track deadlines and update a funding opportunities calendar
- Help collate information for funder reports
Skills You’ll Use & Build
- Research and analysis
- Writing and communication
- Organisation and time management
- Attention to detail
What You’ll Gain
- Experience in grant fundraising, research and bid writing
- Skills in writing, analysis and reporting
- Confidence working with funding applications and deadlines
- Insight into how charities secure and manage funding
- The chance to help bring vital resources into community projects
Support
Full induction, safeguarding training, and regular support provided
Accessibility & Inclusion
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. If you have additional needs or require adjustments, we’ll work with you to ensure full participation.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Creative Skills, Commercial Awareness, Fundraising, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4 hours or more per week
Location:
35
Manchester
M19 3DQ