Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

Trinity Winchester is a Winchester‑based charity addressing homelessness and uncertainty through practical and emotional support, prevention, and empowerment. We seek a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to secure income from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant‑making bodies to advance our mission.

• Identify, research and prioritise prospective trusts, foundations, statutory funders and other grant‑making bodies.
• Prepare and submit high‑quality, persuasive and tailored funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest.
• Develop strong cases for support by collaborating with programme, finance and senior colleagues to gather evidence, budgets, outcomes and impact data.
• Manage a pipeline of prospects and applications, maintaining accurate records of deadlines, submissions, decisions, reporting requirements and income forecasts.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing funders through timely communication, stewardship and follow‑up activity.
• Monitor and coordinate grant reporting, delivering accurate and compelling progress and impact reports on time.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s trusts and grants fundraising strategy and annual plans.
• Track performance against targets, monitor trends in the funding landscape and identify opportunities to enhance success rates and grow income.
• Maintain accurate records on the organisation’s CRM or fundraising database and ensure compliance with data protection and fundraising regulations.
• Represent the organisation professionally in meetings, presentations and networking opportunities with funders and partners when required.

As part of a small, committed team you will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, work across a varied portfolio and see the direct impact of your work on people’s lives.

• A rewarding opportunity to support a respected Winchester charity making a measurable difference in people’s lives.
• A part‑time role of 21 hours a week, office based in Winchester, with the option of hybrid working.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior colleagues and contribute to organisation‑wide priorities.
• A supportive team environment that encourages initiative, creativity and continuous improvement.
• On‑site parking.

• Proven experience of securing income from trusts, foundations or other grant‑making bodies.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and accurate funding applications and reports.
• Strong research skills and the ability to assess funding opportunities against organisational priorities.
• Experience of managing multiple deadlines and priorities, with strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to analyse information, develop budgets with colleagues and present impact effectively.
• Experience of building effective internal and external relationships.
• Competent IT skills, including use of databases or CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and personal accountability.
• A commitment to the values and mission of the organisation.

• Experience working in the charity or not‑for‑profit sector.
• Knowledge of trusts and foundations fundraising in the UK.
• Experience of using fundraising databases to manage pipelines and reporting schedules.
• Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
• Experience of preparing statutory or public sector funding applications.