Spotlight On: The Kids Network

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23 Aug

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Children are our most valuable resource. They have the ability to bring about positive change in the world and should be inspired, encouraged, and supported in the early stages of life to help them develop into the strong, intelligent, successful individuals they have the potential to be.

And yet not every child gets this support. Despite the numerous challenges they face, from exam pressure and social email addiction to bullying, and gang grooming, many are unheard and overlooked, resulting in stress, depression, anxiety, and anger.

This is where the Kids Network comes in. The charity gives vulnerable young people the chance to pair up with an adult to provide some much-needed one-on-one time, to help build some crucial life skills, at a time in their life when they might be feeling extra pressure at school or home.

If you consider that 50% of mental health problems are established by the age of 14, you’ll see why the Kids Network is such a vital resource.

The Kids Network: Helping Kids Become the G.O.A.T.

The Kids Network is a London-based charity founded in 2016 by Sarah Woodcock.

A volunteer-led mentoring charity, it pairs young adults with children between the ages of eight and eleven to help build confidence and resilience, and improve their wellbeing.

The organisation has gone from strength to strength since its launch. With more than 600 volunteer mentors on board, it’s on track to exceed £900,000 in income. That’s an awful lot of jelly and ice cream right there.

Interested in helping with the fun-draising?

We’re working with the charity to help them fill a number of fundraising roles. So, if making a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged children sounds like your kind of cause, take a look at the vacancies and get in touch today!

Challenge Events Fundraiser

Salary: up to £35k per annum
Permanent
Full-time/Part-time
Hybrid (home-based with trips around London)

Reporting directly to the Head of Income Generation (HoIG), you’ll be looking after the community fundraising and challenge events provision.

The role is perfect for someone with a solid background in challenge events fundraising, who is looking to move into a more strategic position.

Community & Events Fundraiser

Salary: £35-40k
Permanent
Full time/Part-time
Hybrid (working between home and London office)

A new position within the organisation, reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you’ll be responsible for organising fun and engaging community events.This is the perfect role for an ambitious fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income from community fundraising and ‘challenge’ events for a high growth charity.

Senior Trusts Fundraiser