Volunteer Hub
Fundraising Volunteer
Organisation Details
On Top of the World
Sub theme: Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Founded in 2015 by local residents Anne Finnegan and Tina Cribbin, On Top of the World emerged from a three-year pilot project addressing the pressing issues of suicide and isolation in Hulme's high-rise blocks.
Over the past decade, we've transformed into a beacon of empowerment, creativity, and community collaboration for older, marginalised residents in Hulme. Our model priorities putting their needs and voices first - the inbuilt trust we build helps us signpost them to services they may not access otherwise. Our focus has expanded to support all older residents in Hulme, especially around Hopton Court and the Aquarius Centre.
Our main session is on Wednesday’s at The Aquarius Center - we host a hot two course nutritious lunch, bingo, food pantry as well as drop in
sessions with people such as Virgin Bank, the local doctors, NHS, Police, Fire and even pamper sessions in the foyer. The aim is to have a weekly informal check in with our group, make sure they are eating well and to be a welcoming space where they can come, be heard and socialise with others. It has built valuable friendships between neighbours that would not exist otherwise. Our weekly sessions turn the Aquarius into the place to be if you're over 50 on a Wednesday.
Over the past decade, we've transformed into a beacon of empowerment, creativity, and community collaboration for older, marginalised residents in Hulme. Our model priorities putting their needs and voices first - the inbuilt trust we build helps us signpost them to services they may not access otherwise. Our focus has expanded to support all older residents in Hulme, especially around Hopton Court and the Aquarius Centre.
Our main session is on Wednesday’s at The Aquarius Center - we host a hot two course nutritious lunch, bingo, food pantry as well as drop in
sessions with people such as Virgin Bank, the local doctors, NHS, Police, Fire and even pamper sessions in the foyer. The aim is to have a weekly informal check in with our group, make sure they are eating well and to be a welcoming space where they can come, be heard and socialise with others. It has built valuable friendships between neighbours that would not exist otherwise. Our weekly sessions turn the Aquarius into the place to be if you're over 50 on a Wednesday.
Description of role: Work with a volunteer-led community hub supporting older residents in Hulme. The drop-in session runs Wednesdays 12-3pm at The Aquarius Community Centre, holding 50 weeks of sessions in 2026 and serving 4500+ meals annually. We need a Fundraising Volunteer to help secure the future of the project and enable pilot initiatives including a Community Supermarket and a neighbourhood buddying scheme.
You’ll identify relevant funding streams, draft small grant applications, help shape funding packs, and support creation of compelling impact arguments. Key tasks include: identifying relevant funding, creating funding packs, drafting funds, and helping secure small grants. This role suits students who enjoy structured writing, research, strategic thinking and want practical funding experience focused on building financial resilience and community.
You’ll gain professional grant skills, experience in building a social justice funding case, and help sustain community resilience work.
While the session runs on a Wednesday afternoon, volunteer hours are flexible.
You’ll identify relevant funding streams, draft small grant applications, help shape funding packs, and support creation of compelling impact arguments. Key tasks include: identifying relevant funding, creating funding packs, drafting funds, and helping secure small grants. This role suits students who enjoy structured writing, research, strategic thinking and want practical funding experience focused on building financial resilience and community.
You’ll gain professional grant skills, experience in building a social justice funding case, and help sustain community resilience work.
While the session runs on a Wednesday afternoon, volunteer hours are flexible.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Fundraising
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Wednesday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: No
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 10
Location:
Aquarius, 21 Eden Close
Manchester
M15 6AX