Trusts and Foundations Assistant

NFP People Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Assistant to support fundraising initiatives. The role involves managing relationships with funders, writing applications, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and communication skills, a proactive approach, and a desire to grow in their fundraising careers. This position offers tailored training, flexible working options, and various employee benefits, reflecting the charity's commitment to making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Tailored training and development

Flexible working options

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retail and travel

Cash health plan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing funder relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines confidently and produce accurate written work.
• Knowledge of CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of trust funders maintaining relationships.
• Write clear, accurate, and compelling applications.
• Support wider fundraising activities and meet income targets.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proactive and organised

Strong communication skills

Education

Experience in writing applications

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Altrata

Job description

Trusts and Foundations Assistant

If you're values driven, curious and eager to grow your fundraising career, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: London or Manchester or Whitley Bay

Salary: £26,557 - £30,057

Closing Date: 08 February, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the Role

Join the charity as a Trusts and Foundations Assistant and help secure the funding that transforms young lives. You'll support a high performing team by managing a portfolio of 4 and 5 figure funders, writing clear and compelling applications and reports, and helping build a pipeline of new trust prospects. Organised and proactive, you'll keep accurate records using Raiser's Edge and Altrata, meet tight deadlines, and support wider fundraising activity, including events and donor visits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for making a difference.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of 4 and 5 figure trust funders and maintain strong, positive relationships.
• Write clear, accurate and compelling funding applications and reports.
• Deliver tailored annual mailings to trusts giving up to £3,000.
• Research new trusts and foundations to support pipeline growth.
• Maintain accurate funder records using Raiser's Edge, Altrata and internal systems.
• Support wider Philanthropy & Partnerships activities, including events and funder visits.
• Work to annual income targets and team KPIs with strong organisation and time management.
• Collaborate across teams to gather information and support shared fundraising goals.

About You

You are an organised, proactive and motivated individual with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to grow your fundraising career. You manage deadlines confidently, produce accurate written work, maintain high quality CRM records and research new funding opportunities with curiosity and initiative. You are a team player who stays calm under pressure, delivering consistently high quality work and contributing positively to shared goals. You possess experience in writing applications, supporting funder relationships or using CRM systems.

What You'll Receive

• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death in service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, they will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Only information that is relevant to the role is looked at, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and applicants are encouraged to discuss any concerns with openly.

About The Organisation

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. #INDNFP