Are you our next Grant Writer extraordinaire? Help us win grants that support our projects and long-term goals.

What You'll Be Doing:

COMPLETING GRANT APPLICATIONS, FUNDRAISING and RELATED ADMIN.

• Researching and applying for suitable grants, sponsorships and funding opportunities.

• Writing compelling grant applications and funding submissions, and completing grant acquittals.

• Maintaining a grants calendar, including application and reporting deadlines.

• Coordinating fundraising activities alongside the Board and volunteers.

• Building relationships with donors, supporters and local businesses. Be the first port of call for supporters.

• Ensuring supporter’s donations are appropriately acknowledged.

• Providing information to Treasurer for annual budgeting.

• Preparing and presenting a report to the Board.

• Keeping effective records of grant applications, fundraising activities and supporter communications

Why this matters

Your work will help secure the resources needed to preserve local railway heritage, improve visitor experiences and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Group.

The best bits

• Use your creativity and research skills for a worthwhile cause.
• Gain experience in grant writing, fundraising and community engagement.
• Enjoy flexible volunteering that can often be done remotely.

About you

you will be:

• A strong communicator
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable researching information and presenting it clearly.
• Friendly and confident building relationships with people and organisations.
• Passionate about supporting community, heritage or not-for-profit projects.