Grants Committee Member

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with life-limiting conditions? Do you have experience in grant making or commissioning?

Lifelites is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Lifelites 25 Grants Committee.

Role purpose

As a member, you will help shape our new 25th anniversary grants programme and support our mission to provide life-changing assistive technology for organisations supporting children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

Key responsibilities:

• Programme Development: Help establish the new 3-year Lifelites 25 Grants Programme, aimed at funding innovative projects that align with our goals.
• Grant Assessment: Review and assess grant applications from various organisations, ensuring they meet the programme’s criteria, address areas of unmet need and deliver impact.
• Due Diligence: Conduct necessary checks on applications to ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of funds.
• Recommendations: Make informed recommendations to the Lifelites Board of Trustees regarding which projects should receive support.
• Meetings: Attend 4-6 committee meetings per year to discuss applications and strategic planning for the grants programme.

About you:

• Previous experience in grant making or commissioning.
• A commitment to Lifelites’ mission to support children with life-limiting conditions.
• Ability to analyse, evaluate, and make recommendations based on the merits of applications.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Commitment:

• 4-6 meetings per year, with the potential for occasional additional discussions as needed.
• Time to read and assess documents and applications in advance of meetings

If you’re passionate about using your expertise to support life-changing projects, we’d love to hear from you!