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Stores & Equipment Manager
Challenge Adventure Group (“CAG” for short and the operating name of CAG Trust) is a voluntary youth organisation for Knowle, Dorridge and beyond aimed at boys aged 10 and above.
As our name suggests, we provide challenging, adventurous and fun activities and the D of E Award for young people in their leisure time. Taking part in fun experiential activities enables members to develop their physical and mental skills and capacities and reach their full potential of becoming positive, active and happy citizens.
Summary
CAG was formed in 2009 and became a charity, CAG Trust, in 2019. You will be in charge of CAG’s kit which is kept at various locations, most of which is at the base in Bickenhill. You will be responsible for advising, sourcing, acquisition and logging of new kit and supplies and will ensure that it is in an excellent condition to be used for our trips and activities. A key responsibility of the Stores & Equipment Manager is to keep track of all inventory: signing it out for trips / activities and then back in when it is returned. You will also determine how quickly supplies are being used, and when they may need to be replenished. You will also be responsible for ensuring the kit is repaired and is continually available for use. It is up to the quartermaster to understand what the situation may be and know when inventory is likely to be depleted based on any particular set of circumstances.
Description
Responsibilities:
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Carry out an annual audit of the kit and liaise with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure that the insurance is up to date.
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Research and advise the committee and leaders on options for new kit / kit replacement.
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Plan the replacement of old kit acquisition of new kit.
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Keep the storeroom secured, organised and in good order by ensuring everything is in the right place.
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Log out any items and keep track of who has them and where.
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Log in any items after they have been used and check them over for damage / wear and tear.
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Buy supplies to mend any broken items.
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Replace any items that are beyond repair.
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Ensure members / leaders to return kit once they have finished with it and it is returned in good order.
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Ensure that any lost / damaged kit is invoiced out to the member / leader.
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Coordinate kit availability with trip plans and funding / grants.
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Visit offsite venues to check kit stored elsewhere.
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Communicate frequently with the Group Leader and CAG Management Committee to keep them up to date.
We are looking for a volunteer who ideally should have / be:
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Commitment to CAG and its ethos.
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Organised and tidy.
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Self-motivated, proactive and good at managing your own time.
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The ability to build and maintain relationships.
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Drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion.
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The ability to work as part of a team.
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A willingness to carry out a range of administrative tasks.
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Excellent budgeting skills.
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Good at practical tasks like mending broken tents and other kit.
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A car driver or have ability to travel to attend events and meetings.
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The post holder must be able to provide a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Making a difference - what impact will the opportunity have?
Your input is key to the day to day running of CAG as well as securing its future. You will have a big impact because this role is essential to ensuring that CAG retains and maintains its kit in a tidy and usable order ready to be used for our trips and activities.
What's in it for the volunteer?
You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time, skills and experience to make a real difference to CAG and the community in which we operate. Additionally we can offer you:
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The chance to be part of a charity at an exciting time in its development.
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The opportunity to make a difference to young people’s lives through outdoor trips, activities and adventures.
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Expenses, so you are not out of pocket.
About the location
Where will the volunteer be working?
The volunteer can partially work from home and will also be required to attend weekly Tuesday night club meetings at Bickenhill to run the store room.
Travel Limit
The candidate should also be available for face to face Committee and other meetings.
When will the volunteer be working?
Volunteer availability
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Weekly Tuesday evening club nights.
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You would need to be available to attend Committee meetings which normally take place in the evening.
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Very occasional weekends and evenings to attend events.
Estimate of time commitment
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0 - 3 hours / week.
Details
The volunteering could be long term.
Application details
Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS and two references.
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Fundraising Project Coordinator (Volunteer)
The Owen Smith Charitable Trust
Location: Ealing, London / Hybrid
Salary: Unpaid role
Expenses: Agreed travel expenses may be reimbursed for attendance at the Ealing location, by prior agreement.
Contract: Voluntary
Time commitment: Up to 5 hours per week
This voluntary role would suit someone who enjoys research, organisation and coordination, and wants to help a small charity build a more consistent approach to fundraising. You will help identify suitable funders, track opportunities and support applications that strengthen the Trust's opportunities to secure funding for environmental, community and wellbeing projects.
Working arrangements
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We currently meet in Ealing weekly, you are welcome to join also on a weekly or fortnightly or monthly basis, depending on project needs, to collaborate, review progress, coordinate activities and contribute to a supportive team environment.
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Remote working is also available, with regular communication with the Project Director and wider volunteer team.
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Specific meeting arrangements can be discussed with the successful volunteer.
Help us turn environmental and community projects into reality
The Owen Smith Charitable Trust is looking for an organised, proactive Fundraising Project Coordinator to identify funding opportunities, develop our funding pipeline and coordinate grant applications for our environmental, community and well-being work.
You will collaborate closely with the Project Director and wider volunteer team to build a more structured and sustainable approach to fundraising for our Wild Magic project and wider charitable activities.
We welcome applicants with strong transferable skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.We welcome applicants with strong transferable skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Key responsibilities
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Research and identify suitable grant, trust, foundation, corporate and community funding opportunities.
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Assess funding criteria and maintain a simple pipeline of opportunities, deadlines, applications and outcomes.
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Coordinate information, evidence and supporting documents required for funding applications.
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Support the development of project proposals, outcomes, budgets and business cases.
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Support the preparation and submission of grant applications, provide regular updates and review on application progress, outcomes and follow-up actions.
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Work with the Project Director to align funding opportunities with project priorities, to help shape the Trust’s fundraising approach.
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Identify potential fundraising, partnership and community opportunities that could support the Trust’s work.
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Suggest improvements to the Trust’s approach to funding research, applications and coordination.
Essential skills and experience
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Project Management: Ability to coordinate multiple activities, manage deadlines, track progress and ensure agreed actions are followed through, and deliver high-quality results.
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Research Skills: Ability to research information, assess funding opportunities and identify those that are relevant to the Trust’s projects and priorities.
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Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and work effectively within an agreed time commitment.
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Initiative & Reliability: Proactive and dependable, with the confidence to work independently, identify opportunities and keep others informed of progress.
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Organisation & Attention to Detail: Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to keep information, actions, deadlines and supporting documents accurately and up to date.
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Digital Skills: Comfortable using everyday digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or similar platforms.
Desirable skills and experience
We are interested in your transferable skills, what you can contribute and your willingness to develop.
Experience in one or more of the following would be an advantage:
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Grant writing: Experience researching funding opportunities and supporting the preparation of clear, compelling grant applications that help secure funding for environmental, community and wellbeing projects.
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Fundraising experience: Experience planning, managing or supporting fundraising activity, such as trust and foundation fundraising, corporate fundraising, community fundraising or digital campaigns to attract donors and increase awareness.
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Project Management: Previous experience coordinating projects, workstreams or activities, including managing actions, stakeholders, deadlines and deliverables.
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Business Case Development: Experience preparing project proposals, budgets, business cases, outcomes or supporting documentation for funding or project approval.
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Funding Pipeline Management: Experience tracking funding opportunities, application deadlines, submissions, outcomes and reporting requirements.
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Monitoring & Reporting: Experience supporting funding monitoring, evaluation or reporting, including gathering evidence of project outcomes and impact.
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Relationship Building: Experience developing and maintaining relationships with funders, corporate partners, community organisations or other stakeholders with the ability to communicate clearly.
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Partnership Development: Experience identifying opportunities for collaboration with businesses, community groups, schools or other organisations.
Initial trial and review
The role will begin with an initial one-month trial period to establish whether the role and ways of working are a good fit for both the volunteer and the Trust.
Initial priorities will be agreed with the Project Director and may include becoming familiar with our projects and funding priorities, researching opportunities and developing the funding pipeline.
Following the first-month review, the role may continue by mutual agreement, with the volunteers’ contribution and progress reviewed over the first three months.
The review will consider the quality of funding research and application support, as well as organisation, reliability, communication, initiative and collaboration. It will not be based solely on whether funding has been secured, as funding decisions are outside the volunteer’s control.as well as organisation, reliability, communication, initiative and collaboration. It will not be based solely on whether funding has been secured, as funding decisions are outside the volunteer’s control.
What you will gain
This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in charity fundraising, grant development, and project coordination, while contributing to environmental and community projects to help shape the Trust’s fundraising approach.
How to apply
We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences, and we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or flexible arrangements where possible.
Please send a short CV and a brief explanation of why you are interested in the role and what skills or experience you could bring.
If you do not meet every requirement but believe you could make a valuable contribution, we would still encourage you to get in touch.
Registered Charity
Connecting people with nature via education, gardening, and outdoor activities
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As a small but fast-growing charity, we have a strong trustee board in place but are looking to bring in new trustees to help in our new phase of growth and ensure a sustainable future. We are therefore looking for trustees who want to get closely involved in setting the strategy, direction and priorities of Write Back as we transition from new ‘start-up’ into a more established charity. We are therefore looking for individuals with:
● A strong commitment to the work of Write Back and empowering young people.
● The passion and enthusiasm to throw themselves into a new and exciting charity for young people to help us in our next phase of growth.
● The ability and experience of working at a strategic level, providing expert oversight, advice and guidance.
● The skills and temperament to collaborate effectively in a small, growing organisation.
● A good understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship and an appreciation of the personal implications.
● A demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity.
We anticipate growing our trustee board significantly over the next 6-12 months. Our initial priority will be recruiting someone who is at least one of the following:
●experienced in financial processes and oversight.
● experienced in education, such as a qualified teacher.
● experienced in growing a small company or charity, in particular with legal, HR or other operational or governance matters.
● Under the age of 25 and who have lived experienced of the issues Write Back is trying to solve.
However, we are open to applications from a variety of backgrounds and would encourage you to get in touch if you are interested. We are intending to recruit 2 - 3 trustees in total.
Core requirements:
● This is a voluntary unpaid role, for which any reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
● Your initial term will be for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.
● Attendance at trustee meetings every two months (either online or in person, for roughly 90 minutes), as well as preparation for these meetings and any follow-up tasks. We estimate the time commitment to be no more than one day per month in total.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
