Volunteer Fundraising volunteer | Strength and Learning Through Horses

Seeking a Fundraising Volunteer to support us in writing funding proposals, completing funding applications to trusts and foundations, and contacting corporates for sponsorships for events and one-off projects to fund the life changing work we do.

What difference will you make?

Your fundraising efforts will contribute to keep services running, enpowering young people to make life changing improvements and thrive. Last year, following an SLTH programme 80% of young people improved in all 3 personal development goals 90% said their confidence had increased 90% said teamwork skills had improved 75% reported improved communication skills 76% were more likely to ask for help from an adult professional 81% were less likely to give up when a task got difficult 81% said their mental health had improved 83% said their physical fitness had improved. By taking on this fundraising role, you can help more young people benefit from our programmes and experience incredible changes in their lives. Moreover, with planning permission secured to build a new accessible barn building, you will be helping to create the future of SLTH.

What are we looking for?

You will have the following skills and experience A good level of written and oral communication. Experience of writing funding proposals and working in fundraising would be an advantage. Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations and marketing would be an advantage. An ability to present and engage potential partners/sponsors in a compelling way Ability to work autonomously

What will you be doing?

SLTH has been in operation for 15 years and has grown year on year in terms of income, number of young people reached, and services offered. We have 7 full-time staff members, 18 freelance staff members, and work with numerous volunteers. 400 – 500 young people per year benefit from our life-changing services; with the aim to increase this to 700+ per year from 2027 once the building project at our site is complete. We have ambitious longer-term plans for growth. We operated from a small stables but after our lease came to an end in January 2023, we moved to our long-term home. This was a derelict stable owned by the Council which we have secured via a 25-year lease. In 2022-23, we raised £300,000 to get the site usable as an equine therapy centre, although there is still work to be done. We have full planning permission to develop the site and build a purpose-built equine therapy centre which will allow us to double the number of young people who access the space. Your Key Responsibilities will include Assisting with researching and approaching corporate entities, both national and international, for event sponsorships, partnerships, and donations from corporate foundations. Assisting with writing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals for funding to trusts, foundations and other institutions. Writing emails and speaking with potential partners over the phone about the work of SLTH with the aim of securing funds for the Charity. You will have the following skills and experience A good level of written and oral communication. Experience of writing funding proposals and working in fundraising would be an advantage. Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations and marketing would be an advantage. An ability to present and engage potential partners/sponsors in a compelling way. You should be able to work under your own initiative. We provide a wide array of training, development and guidance for our volunteers. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to support development projects to improve the quality of life of marginalised people. If you are passionate about personal development, mental health, and equine-assisted activities and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, we would like to hear from you. Please note this is a voluntary, unpaid position, with a possibility of contributing to travel costs from your home to our site/yard.