Fundraiser for climate action charity

We’re a grassroots charity tackling the climate crisis with Carbon Accounts — making CO₂ visible, accountable, and fair. Help us grow a local movement and inspire national change, while working with our experienced fundraising team leader.

What difference will you make?

As one of our fundraisers, you’ll be key to turning EcoCounts’ vision into action. By helping us secure resources, you’ll enable our Carbon Accounts framework to grow – a system that makes CO₂ emissions personal, visible and manageable for individuals, communities and organisations.

Your impact will be felt in several ways

• Enabling local action Funding workshops, meet-ups and carbon budgeting tools that empower communities.
• Building a national model Supporting pilots that could influence policy with tested, evidence-based approaches.
• Attracting allies A strong fundraising plan builds credibility and draws in partners and funders.
• Keeping us mission-focused Reliable income ensures we prioritise meaningful, measurable climate action.
  
  

This role goes beyond raising funds – it’s about helping shift the climate story from despair to empowerment, proving that collective action can drive a fair and science-based transition.

What are we looking for?

The climate crisis isn’t being solved by business as usual — so we need people who think differently. If you’ve already done fundraising that starts with a bold idea and distils it into a compelling case for funders, that’s fantastic. If not, but you’re eager to learn, we’ll work with you to build the skills and insight, whether you're a fundraising beginner, a graduate wanting to broaden your skills, or a retiree looking to give back.

We seek individuals who are

• Curious about how funders think
• Creative in shaping messages that resonate
• Persistent in research, outreach, and relationship-building
• Experience in fundraising is a plus, but not essential. We will work with you to build the skills and insight needed to succeed, starting with small, manageable tasks and progressing as your confidence grows
• Any transferable skills
  
  

Practical skills that help include

• Research and writing
• Communications and storytelling
• Organisation and attention to detail
  
  

As we grow from start-up to established charity, committed volunteers may also consider stepping into longer-term roles, including trusteeship.

What will you be doing?

We’re building a small volunteer fundraising team to work alongside our experienced lead fundraiser.

You will

• Research potential funders and review their past projects
• Draft tailored communications and funding applications
• Prepare supporting materials for proposals
• Contribute ideas to strengthen our fundraising strategy
  
  

You won’t be on your own — you’ll be guided by our team leader, an experienced fundraiser for environmental causes who has successfully run volunteer fundraising teams before. She’ll provide the background, training, and practical tips you need to develop your skills and make a real contribution.

Volunteers from anywhere are welcome, though it’s especially valuable if you live or work in Westminster, Camden, Islington, Haringey, or Hackney.