North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre – Registered Charity No 702533

Tel: 01653 628725 Email: enquiries@music-therapy.org.uk Website: www.music-therapy.org.uk

Freelance Grant Manager

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Freelance

Salary: Up to £350 a day

Frequency: 2 days a month (1/2 day a week preferable)

Contract Length: 6-month initial period, possibility to extend

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 10th November

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, right to work in the UK, references and interest in the role to Laura Festa, laura@music-therapy.org.uk. Non-graduates welcome.

About North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre is a small charity providing community-based music therapy primarily across Scarborough, Ryedale and surrounding rural areas. We work with people of all ages who face barriers to communication, connection and wellbeing - including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adults with learning disabilities, older adults with dementia and those experiencing trauma or mental health challenges.

Our work is grounded in evidence-based music therapy, delivered by qualified Music Therapists, with support from trained community musicians. Through structured one-to-one and group sessions, we use music to support emotional expression, communication, confidence and social engagement. We particularly target individuals who are excluded from, or underserved by, mainstream health and care services. Each year we support over 311 people across approximately 1,556 sessions, delivered in special schools, care homes, community centres and wellbeing hubs.

The Role

The Freelance Grant Manager will be responsible for securing income that enables North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre to expand access to high-quality music therapy services for children, young people and adults across the region.

Working closely with the Director, you will primarily be responsible for small to medium size trusts and foundations, developing compelling funding cases that demonstrate the life-changing impact of music therapy across education, health, social care and community settings. You will bring together clinical outcomes, participant stories, evaluation data and strategic priorities to create persuasive applications that resonate with funders.

As well as identifying and developing funding opportunities, you will play an important role in ensuring funders understand the difference our work makes, helping to communicate how music therapy supports emotional wellbeing, communication, confidence, social connection and quality of life for people facing a wide range of challenges. This

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre – Registered Charity No 702533

Tel: 01653 628725 Email: enquiries@music-therapy.org.uk Website: www.music-therapy.org.uk

role would suit someone who combines excellent writing skills with a genuine interest in creative health therapies. Please note NYMTC also engage another freelance major grant writer so there may be opportunity for collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Development

• Work with the Director to identify funding priorities

• Identify and assess funding opportunities that align with NYMTC's strategic priorities and service delivery plans

• Develop a strong pipeline of funding prospects within health, education, mental health, disability, arts and community wellbeing sectors

• Support the development of applications for both restricted projects and core organisational funding

Bid Writing and Case-Making

• Lead the development of high-quality grant applications and funding proposals

• Translate the impact of music therapy into compelling narratives that demonstrate need, outcomes and value for money

• Work with the administrator to develop funding cases using impact data, participant outcomes, client stories and quotes

• Produce tailored applications that clearly align NYMTC's work with funder priorities

• Ensure all submissions are completed to a high standard and within required deadlines

Impact Reporting

• Prepare reports and updates for funders, demonstrating the outcomes and impact of funded activity

• Translate clinical and therapeutic outcomes into accessible language for funders and supporters

• Maintain accurate records of applications, grant awards, reporting schedules and funder requirements

• Build positive relationships with funding bodies

• Support stewardship activities to maximise funder engagement and retention

Why Join North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre?

At North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre, you will become part of a passionate and values-led organisation committed to improving lives through the power of music.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and adults across North Yorkshire

• Work within a supportive and collaborative team

• Contribute to the growth and development of an established and respected charity

• Help increase access to life-changing music therapy services

• Use your skills to secure funding that directly supports people who may otherwise be unable to access therapeutic support

• Play a key role in shaping the future of an organisation delivering measurable impact through creative health