At a Glance
- Tasks: Focus on grant fundraising and develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
- Company: Kingston Bereavement Support has provided specialist counselling in Kingston since 1988.
- Benefits: Enjoy genuine autonomy and high visibility within a close-knit team.
- Other info: This role is part-time and hybrid, with occasional office visits in Kingston.
- Why this job: Help secure and grow income for vital bereavement support services.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising and developing strategies is essential.
Kingston Bereavement Support is a friendly local charity that provides face to face counselling for children, young people and adults grieving the death of a person close to them. We are well placed to deliver this support, having provided specialist bereavement counselling in the Kingston community since 1988. We are partially funded by the local council and have strong referral pathways with GPs, schools and social services. Our model uses specially trained local volunteer counsellors, offering good value for money while supporting the development of skilled practitioners. As our services are available for free we ensure there is no financial barrier to accessing this support.
We are now looking for a part-time freelance Fundraiser to help secure and grow the income that makes this work possible. Hybrid - remote working with occasional visits to the office in Kingston as needed (office is a 5 minute walk from Kingston train station, Greater London).
The Role
As a key player in our close-knit team, you will enjoy genuine autonomy and high visibility. You will take ownership of fundraising and income generation, ensuring we have the resources to sustain and grow our impact. Initially, your main focus will be grant fundraising whilst also working with the Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy including mid and long-term goals.
Freelance Fundraiser employer: Kingston Bereavement Support
Kingston Bereavement Support is a local charity offering free bereavement counselling. Located just a 5-minute walk from Kingston train station, the team values skilled volunteer counsellors and strong community ties.
Contact Details:
Kingston Bereavement Support Recruitment Team
