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Senior Grants Officer

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Al-Mizan Charitable Trust is a Muslim grant-funder, which provides financial support to individuals and families in financial hardship, regardless of their faith or cultural background. Through an open and accountable application process, the Trust awards grants and interest-free loans of up to £500 to individuals who are seeking basic subsistence or the means to acquire the skills and opportunities which will help them break away from the debilitating cycle of poverty.

Our current beneficiaries include young people seeking vocational skills, specialist equipment and supplies for the elderly and the disabled and welfare support for victims of abuse and domestic violence. Whilst the Trust is currently funded by donors and well-wishers, we believe in sustainable social investment and actively seek capital and asset gifts in order to develop a permanent endowment. Moreover, the Trust pledges not to use any direct donation to maintain the overheads of the charity – all administrative costs are covered through trading and tax-relief.

As the Trust prepares for the official launch of the charity, we are looking to recruit a Senior Grants Officer to join our Management Committee. The role is responsible for managing the application, assessment and monitoring of all grant applications received by the Trust.

In particular, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate expertise in at least two of the following areas:

- Welfare Benefits
- Counselling
- Social & Health Care
- Advocacy
- Quality Assurance Systems 

We welcome applicants of different faith and cultural backgrounds, as well as those resident outside of London. The ability to speak one or more foreign languages will benefit your application.

To apply for this role, please send a CV, Covering Letter and Equal Opportunities Form by email to the Office Administrator, Aisha Khan, at admin@almizantrust.org.uk. The deadline for applications is Friday 28 October 2011, with interviews on Saturday/Sunday 12/13 November 2011.

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Board of Trustees - Treasurer

Al-Mizan Charitable Trust is a grant-funder, which provides financial support to individuals and families in financial hardship, regardless of their faith or cultural background. Through an open and accountable application process, the Trust awards grants and interest-free loans of up to £500 to individuals who are seeking basic subsistence or the means to acquire the skills and opportunities which will help them break away from the debilitating cycle of poverty.

Our current beneficiaries include young people seeking vocational skills, specialist equipment and supplies for the elderly and the disabled and welfare support for victims of abuse and domestic violence. For further information, please visit www.almizantrust.org.uk. Whilst the Trust is currently funded by donors and well-wishers, we believe in sustainable social investment and actively seek capital and asset gifts in order to develop a permanent endowment. Moreover, the Trust pledges not to use any direct donation to maintain the overheads of the charity – all administrative costs are covered through trading and tax-relief.

As the Trust embarks on an ambitious programme of growth and development, we are looking to recruit up to 3 new Trustees to join our Board, including a new Secretary. In particular, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate expertise in at least one of the following areas:

- Developing Grant Funding Programmes
- Trading & Business Development
- Major & Capital Gift Fundraising
- Investment Banking 
- Quality Assurance Systems

Although the charity is primarily funded and, as a result reliant on the generous contribution of the British Muslim community, we actively welcome applicants of different faith and cultural backgrounds. We are also keen to increase the number of Trustees, who are resident outside of London.

If you would like further information, please contact the Chair of the Board, Ali Orr, on 07929 021 997. To apply for the role, please send a CV, Covering Letter by email to a.orr@almizantrust.org.uk. The deadline for applications is Friday 28 October 2011, with interviews on Saturday/Sunday 12/13 November 2011.