Trusts and Grants Fundraiser in Winchester

Trinity Winchester is seeking a skilled and experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our established team and play a key role in securing income, strengthening revenue streams, and growing sustainable funding for our work. Trinity is a Winchester-based charity which addresses the effects of homelessness and vulnerability through specialist practical and emotional support, and proactive prevention, empowering positive change.

We help people who are vulnerable to the effects of homelessness, addiction, physical and mental ill health, poverty, social isolation and domestic abuse. We offer solutions, hope, choice and control. From humble beginnings, Trinity has grown into a respected and skilful organisation helping people to improve their lives. We provide vital practical and emotional support to over 640 people each year who are experiencing the effects of homelessness or vulnerability. Our dedicated Women’s Service sees over 150 women each year. We support them to make positive change to their lives and in many cases break free from the damaging cycle of domestic abuse. We aim to support individuals to change their situation and aspire towards positive fulfilling futures.

This role is responsible for generating income from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to support the organisation’s mission and strategic priorities. The postholder will research opportunities, develop compelling funding applications, manage a pipeline of prospects, and steward funder relationships to secure and retain income. They will also work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather information, develop budgets, and produce high-quality reports demonstrating impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and prioritise prospective trusts, foundations, statutory funders, and other grant-making bodies that align with the organisation’s work.
• Prepare and submit high-quality, persuasive, and tailored funding applications, proposals, and expressions of interest.
• Develop strong cases for support by working with programme, finance, and senior colleagues to gather evidence, budgets, outcomes, and impact data.
• Manage a pipeline of prospects and applications, ensuring 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, ensuring funders receive 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 improve 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 where required.

Person Specification

Essential

• 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 in a compelling way.
• Experience of building effective internal and external relationships.
• Competent IT skills, including experience of using 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.

Desirable

• Experience of 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.

Key Working Relationships

The post holder will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including senior leaders, operational teams and external partners, suppliers, agencies, media contacts and other stakeholders as required.

Why Join Trinity Winchester

Joining Trinity Winchester means using your skills to make a tangible difference in the lives of people affected by homelessness, domestic abuse and other vulnerabilities in our community. This role offers the opportunity to shape compelling communications, strengthen supporter engagement and help raise the profile of services that change lives every day. We are a values-led charity with a strong local reputation, a practical and compassionate approach, and are a trusted voice in the community. As part of a small, committed team, you will have scope to contribute ideas, work across a varied portfolio and see the direct impact of your work.

What We Offer

A rewarding opportunity to support a respected Winchester charity making a measurable difference in people’s lives. A part-time role of 21 hours per 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 with scope for initiative, creativity and continuous improvement. On site parking.

Application Process

To apply, candidates should submit a CV and a supporting letter explaining how their experience, skills and knowledge meet the requirements of the role. The supporting statement should clearly address the person specification and demonstrate suitability for the post. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. The selection process may include a practical task relevant to the role, such as drafting content or reviewing communications material.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

Trinity Winchester is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, young people and children. Any appointment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include references and a Disclosure and Barring Service check where relevant to the role.