Grants and Fundraising Trustee

Homeless Care Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Maidstone is seeking a proactive Trustee to lead grants and fundraising efforts. This voluntary role involves 5-10 hours monthly, including board meetings, focusing on raising crucial funds to support individuals facing homelessness. The ideal candidate should possess experience in grant writing and a collaborative spirit. Full training and support will be provided as you join a team making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Full training and support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in grant bid writing and fundraising.
• Awareness of governance and charity regulations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise funds to support the charity's mission.
• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Collaborate with other trustees and staff on fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Grant bid writing

Fundraising ideas

Governance awareness

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

If you enjoy Grant applications and Fundraising, and would like to support a local Charity, join Maidstone Homeless Care as a Trustee. Help generate the funding needed to support people facing homelessness. It’s a chance to use your skills for good and be part of something truly meaningful.

What difference will you make?

Maidstone Homeless Care (MHC) is a small but deeply impactful organisation supporting those experiencing homelessness or crisis in Maidstone.

What are we looking for?

Maidstone Homeless Care is seeking a proactive individual to join our Board of Trustees as our Grants and Fundraising lead. This is a pivotal opportunity to use your professional skills to make a real and lasting difference in your local community.

Qualities and Attributes We Value

• Experience in Grant bid writing and applications, plus fundraising ideas
• Awareness of governance, compliance, or charity regulation (or willingness to learn)
• Confidence to provide insight and challenge at board level
• Supportive, solutions-focused, and a team player
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity is welcomed, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds—diversity strengthens our board and helps us better serve our community.

This voluntary role requires 5–10 hours per month, including attendance at monthly board meetings (typically the second Thursday, 6 30–8 30 pm). Full training, support, and a warm welcome await.

What will you be doing?

For over 30 years, MHC has provided vital support to people experiencing homelessness or facing severe hardship in Maidstone, Kent. Through our services we provide, we help restore dignity, offer stability, and provide a lifeline to those in crisis. From hot meals and washing facilities to support with benefits, jobs, and housing, our services are grounded in compassion and practical help.

Where We Are Now

Our services have never been more needed – but as demand grows, so does the need to raise awareness, funding, and community engagement. We’re at a pivotal moment. MHC is a small charity with a big impact, but we know we need to elevate our profile, modernise our communications, and reach more people – both those who need our help and those who can support our work.

That’s where you come in.

The Role

Working closely with fellow trustees and staff, you will be responsible for finding ways to raise funds to help MHC continue to support those in need of help and support.