Job Title: Fundraising Income Processing Internship
Job Location: UKO Moorgate, London
Salary: £22,932 per annum (Pro rata) based on 35 hours per week (Plus ILW if applicable)
Contract Type: x3 months Fixed Term Contract (Mid-October to mid-January)
Could you be responsible for maintaining the integrity of donor data, supporting financial reconciliation processes, and ensuring that donor marketing preferences and Gift Aid tax recovery declarations are correctly administered?
Do you have a strong attention to detail, interest in administration or fundraising and want to be part of a collaborative team environment?
Are you aged 18-25 and able to commit to a full-time, in-person internship at our London office in Moorgate?
What will a Fundraising Income Processing Intern's job involve?
- Open incoming post and prepare donation contents for banking, ensuring all cash and cheque handling is in line with financial protocols and compliance standards.
- Accurately code and record all income received by cheque and other payment methods, onto the fundraising database, ensuring correct attribution to source, cost centre, and project restrictions.
- Maintain a complete audit trail for all donations captured on the fundraising database, ensuring records are accurate and easily reconcilable.
- Administer donor name and address amendments and marketing preferences within agreed service levels.
- Accurately capture and process Gift Aid declarations and update donor tax status in line with audit requirements
- Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, Payment Card Industry standards, and HMRC Gift Aid regulations.
- Assist with month-end donation form archiving.
What will a Fundraising Income Processing Intern need to be successful?
- The role will require a good level of numeracy and literacy (Maths and English)
- Computer literate, with a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite at beginner’s level (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Initiative to proactively seek out information as required to deliver role.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Appreciation for the importance of good supporter experience and donor care.
- Working collaboratively to solve problems and deliver solutions.
- Recent experience of participating in education or beginning work
Please note: We welcome candidates with no prior professional experience.
The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Tuesday the 16th of September 2025 with an in person assessment centre will be held at our Moorgate, London office, on Monday 22 September with interviews to follow between 29th 30th September.
Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
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