FUNDRAISING & EVENTS INTERN
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WHEN WE EDUCATE THE FUTURE, WE CHANGE THE FUTURE
Education accelerates poverty reduction, female empowerment, and improved infant mortality.
Yet, 251 million children worldwide are out of school.
This changes now.
UWS works to ensure children have access to quality, inclusive education in remote and marginalised communities by collaborating with local partners, communities and governments.
We deliver schools, we train teachers and we strengthen education systems.
Our low-cost, high impact model builds capacity, not dependency. This ensures that education systems continue to flourish beyond our involvement.
Shifting focus from delivering change in the short term, to empowering change for the long term, we go beyond educating the future, to changing it.
Our vision is Zero Education Poverty.
UWS is an international nonprofit that was established in 2008 to provide children in remote and marginalised regions access to free quality, inclusive primary education. We currently operate in rural areas of Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Madagascar, working with over 390 communities and over 90,000 children to date.
Role summary
Role: Fundraising and Events Intern
Remuneration: £100 per week
Working hours: 10am - 4pm
Reports to: Events and Philanthropy Manager
Type of contract: 2 days per week, for 3 months (scope to increase to 3 days)
Location: UWS London Offices - Aldgate
Role summary
UWS runs its annual fundraising gala each October, bringing supporters, donors and partners together to raise vital funds for our work. This role will play a crucial support role in helping to build excitement around the event and make sure everything comes together smoothly, from creative input on event collateral and donor materials, to handson preparation with the wider team.
It is a great opportunity to learn how fundraising works within an international development charity, including how teams engage donors, support stewardship, and shape event strategies. You’ll also provide support on the night of the gala, helping with the practical delivery of the event and gaining first-hand experience of charity event fundraising in action.
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible for a period of three months, playing a crucial support role in helping to build excitement around the event and make sure everything comes together smoothly.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Support the planning and delivery of UWS’s annual fundraising gala, including preparation in the lead-up and support on the night
Assist with creating, organising and checking event collateral, donor materials and guest-facing resources
Support donor stewardship and engagement activity, including helping to prepare communications, thank-you materials and follow-up actions
Help with event logistics, supplier coordination, guest information and practical preparation with the wider Fundraising team
Carry out research to support fundraising opportunities, partnerships, prospects and event-related donor engagement
Support the team with general fundraising administration and ad hoc tasks during a busy event period
About you
Keen interest in fundraising, events, and/or international development
Some experience in events, fundraising, communications, administration or a relevant role would be helpful, but is not essential
Strong attention to detail and well organised
Comfortable supporting donor-facing work with care, professionalism and attention to detail
Willing to “get stuck in” and support a variety of tasks
Confident communicator with a positive, can-do attitude
Happy to be hands-on and flexible during a busy event period, including supporting activity on the night of the gala
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to come into the office 2 days per week & available on Wednesday 16 October eveningth
What we can offer
A welcoming and supportive team environment
The chance to be part of a dynamic organisation making a real impact
Valuable insight into charity fundraising and event delivery
£100 a week
How to apply
Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining why you’d like to be part of UWS to recruitment@uwsglobal.net with the subject line: Fundraising Intern Application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Every individual at UWS needs to:
Be committed to UWS vision, mission and values and apply them in their daily behaviour and work.
Be committed to undertaking UWS’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure everyone who comes to contact with UWS are as safe as possible.
RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES
UWS is committed to safeguarding children, and safer recruitment is central to this commitment. As part of the recruitment process, all interns will be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, or country-equivalent background check, where appropriate and relevant to the role. Shortlisted candidates may also be asked to complete a self-declaration form to disclose any relevant convictions, cautions, or investigations.
UWS is an equal opportunity organisation and is committed to treating all applicants fairly. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Successful interns will receive an induction and ongoing support throughout their internship to help them develop their skills, gain meaningful experience, and make a valuable contribution to UWS.
273 million children are currently denied their right to quality education. We've been on a mission to end education poverty since 2009, together we have...
*data as of December 2025
91,800+
children supported
397 schools established
1,915
UWS EDUCATE THE FUTURE CHANGE THE FUTURE
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