Intern Review of Charities Capabilities Fund & Charity Transparency & Governance

At Charities Unit, our vision is to develop a well-governed and thriving charity sector with strong public support. We aim to facilitate self-regulation within the charity sector to maintain public confidence and support, while having sufficient consideration to the realities and differences charities and IPCs may face. Our Strategy • Ensuring regulatory compliance of charities and IPCs • Promoting good governance and best practices amongst charities and IPCs • Becoming a proactive and pre-emptive charity advisory Our Work • Undertaking enforcement action on errant charities • Conducting field visits to charities and IPCs • Providing secretariat support to the Charity Council to promote good governance and best practices in the charity sector • Developing and reviewing policies to develop the charity sector The intern will play a key role in supporting two important initiatives within the charity sector: 1. Review of the Charities Capabilities Fund – To assess and enhance the support provided through the Charities Capabilities Fund (CCF), aim at strengthening the operational efficiency and governance capabilities of the charities. 2. Charity Transparency and Governance Award – Assisting in the coordination and development of the Charity Transparency and Governance Awards, which recognises charities’ efforts in governance and transparency.

The intern will support the following tasks: 1. For the Charities Capabilities Fund Review: o Conduct research on the effectiveness and impact of existing grants. o Assist in stakeholder consultations and surveys and collate findings. o Analyze data and present findings to improve the fund’s offerings. o Help draft reports and recommendations for improvements. 2. For the Charity Transparency and Governance Award: o Assist in the coordination of the award nomination process. o Help organize engagement sessions with charities to increase participation for the awards.

We are looking for an intern who: • Is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to multi-tasks. • Has an interest in the charity sector and/or public sector work. • Possesses strong research, writing, and communication skills. • Is comfortable working with data and analysing information. • Is open to collaborating and engaging with multiple stakeholders and partners, either in-person or online. Application Details: We are seeking interns who can commit on a full-time basis. To apply: • Please submit your CV/ resume • Indicate your internship availability period Internship Period Available: • 2026 Summer