Room for Growth – Grant Writer
Title: Grant Writer
Type of contract: Self-employed, 12−month fixed term
Accountable to: Trinity Church Henley PCC
Working Hours: 4 hours per week
Location: Flexible remote working
Remuneration: £20 per hour
Start Date: TBC – likely February/March 2026
Purpose of Role
The Grant Writer will play a key role in the vision of Trinity Church Henley, primarily raising the necessary funds needed to deliver the Room for Growth building project.
Our church building has struggled to accommodate the growth that God is bringing to our church. We want to make room for the growth we have already seen, and the growth we expect, in the building God has given us. We long for this church space to be welcoming… accommodating growing congregations and community groups, flexible.. to fruitfully benefit our whole community, inspiring… as we lift our hearts to God and his grace to us in Jesus. These plans will root us at the heart of the local community we have been called to serve and reach. A home where we are fed, encouraged, and grow together in Christ. A hub from which we go out in witness and service both in Henley and beyond.
In February 2025 we launched Room for Growth to the church family and after a period of consultation we launched a fundraising campaign which, under God’s grace, successfully raised £230,000. We now seek an experienced fundraiser to help us raise the additional funds to be able to move the project forward.
In addition to grant applications to raise money for the church building project, the Grant Writer may be asked to help research and apply for funding to help with more general church costs.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Define mission and case for support
Draft a mission statement and case for support. The mission statement and case for support form the backbone of grant applications and approaches to wealthy philanthropists.
2. Researching grants
Build a pipeline of trusts and foundations and individual giving to create a database of who we can approach for funding, what their criteria are and when their applications are open.
3. Applying for grants
Tailored grant applications using the grants database paying particular attention to the differing criteria and specific emphasis for each grant making body.
4. Reporting and Development
For each grant received we will need to write a report on how the funds have been used, this both fulfils any requirements of the grant but more importantly builds relationship which can lead to further support.
5. Communicate regularly with the PCC to update them on grant application process
Report back to the PCC at their bi-monthly meetings.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter to Elizabeth Chambers, Operations Manager at by Sunday 18th January 2026.
