As a charity dedicated to helping people in Edinburgh enjoy healthier, happier, and more active lives, Edinburgh Leisure is seeking an exceptional fundraiser to join the Funding Team.
You might not have realised Edinburgh Leisure is a charity, and in addition to providing citywide sports and leisure services and looking after 30,000 members annually, we support over 14,700 people through the provision of 18 different wellbeing projects and services, supported by 187 volunteers!
These wellbeing projects are part of our Active Communities programme, dedicated to supporting people who face barriers to being active. This includes individuals experiencing poverty, disabilities, health conditions, and other inequalities.
As our Trusts & Statutory Fundraiser, you will play an important role in securing the future of our Active Communities projects and supporting people who would not otherwise access our services. It costs around GBP 1.5 million annually to deliver the programme, over half of which comes from statutory funding.
While our funding strategy aims to diversify income through developing various income streams, including events and individual giving, our Trusts & Statutory Fundraiser will be crucial in securing trust and grant income from private trusts, lottery, and corporate foundations, as well as supporting existing and new statutory contracts.
As you are undoubtedly aware, the fundraising environment is challenging. Public sector funding continues to be squeezed, and trusts and foundations face overwhelming demand. However, we have a strong case for support: physical activity has been described as a miracle cure due to its role in preventing and treating many illnesses, and there are clear economic, social, and personal benefits of helping people get and stay active.
Further info: AWS Executive / Opportunities.
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