Community fundraiser and jobs

Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to help grow vital income through meaningful, long-term partnerships with businesses and corporate supporters.

This role plays a key part in delivering our fundraising strategy by connecting purpose-driven organisations with our mission to support children and families affected by parental mental illness. You will build and steward corporate relationships, develop partnership and sponsorship proposals, and represent Our Time Charity to external audiences.

Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you’ll help secure funding that directly supports our KidsTime Workshops and wider programmes – enabling children to feel supported, understood and less alone.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in corporate fundraising, relationship management or partnerships, who enjoys building connections, telling compelling stories, and turning shared values into lasting impact.

To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.

The Senior Individual Giving Coordinator will manage relationships through our public fundraising and events, including individual donors and community fundraisers. This will include optimising donor stewardship journeys, coordinating fundraising and challenge events, school and corporate sponsors (e.g, charity of the year) and managing donor data. 

About the role 

In this new role, you will work with our Director of Fundraising to create sustainable growth of our income from individuals, help us manage our growing donor portfolio, and to ensure the long-term stability of the charity. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a programme with a compelling cause, and is ideal for a fundraiser looking to help shape a career-defining programme. 

We are looking for someone who thrives on building relationships with people and who is proactive, creative, and keen to go the extra mile. As our fundraising activities grow, this is a really exciting time to join the team. We are seeking a creative and hard-working individual to join the team to help shape and deliver sustainable growth within our fundraising activities. This individual will have strong attention to detail, teamwork, and multitasking skills, as well as the enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to make a positive contribution to the development of our Fundraising team. 

About Theirworld 

Founded 23 years ago, Theirworld has grown to become a leading global children’s charity committed to the best start in life for children and young people by ending the education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation. 

If you care about issues like climate change, gender equality, inclusion, helping refugees and ensuring the voices of young people are represented at all levels of decision-making, then education is the key to unlocking big change in these areas. If you want to make change happen, join us! 

We believe creating positive change begins with a supportive and inclusive environment. This is why we now have an innovative 4-day working week which sees all employees working Monday to Thursday with the office closed on most Fridays. 

This is in addition to hybrid working with most staff taking at least three days a fortnight based in the office. 

Other benefits include: 

• Regular training 

• Potential travel 

• Central London location: 5 mins from Liverpool St 

• Highly competitive salaries 

• Pension scheme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Home office expense allowance 

• Life Insurance 

• Season ticket loan scheme 

Main responsibilities 

Cultivation and engagement: 

• Maintain donation pipeline by securing repeat donations and uplifts in giving from current individual donors. 

• Build our corporate partnerships (e.g. “Charity of the Year” engagements) and relationships with schools, including developing packages to support engaging and effective fundraising activities. 

• Support a portfolio of engagement opportunities for corporate donors and other public stakeholders to engage in fundraising activities and events, including owned events such as ‘Theirworld Your Walk’, Christmas carol concert and supporter recognition events. 

• Support challenge events and individual community fundraising activities. 

• Create mailings and communications assets to share with targeted donor audiences.

• Work with our digital marketing team to coordinate and create compelling fundraising campaigns and appeals across digital and direct channels, along with online donor relations and engagement communications, including Christmas, holiday messages, and giving opportunities. 

• Support the launch and implementation of our new legacy giving programme. 

Processes and tracking: 

• Maintain updated donor relations records, adhere to organisational donor processes; proactively identify and implement opportunities to strengthen record-keeping systems. 

• Oversee accurate tracking and recording of donations and gifts using Salesforce. 

• Responsible for developing and implementing improved stewardship journeys, including donor thanking, impact reports, and fundraiser communications. 

• Ensure donor recognition is accurate, consistent, and timely. 

• Increase and record knowledge of donor motivations and history, developing organisational knowledge for the long term and enabling improved donor acquisition. 

• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising and data regulations. 

Experience and skills 

Essential: 

• Experience of stewarding a variety of donors and fundraising supporter bases, delivering meaningful donor relationships with proven results. 

• An organised and creative thinker able to identify and develop opportunities, with the ability to contribute and express ideas. 

• Determined, enthusiastic, and proactive ‘can do’ attitude. 

• Enthusiasm for maintaining relationships on behalf of the charity and delivering fundraising outcomes balanced with donor relationship requirements. 

• Strong time management skills, ability to manage several tasks simultaneously. 

• Ability to effectively collaborate with people at all levels of the organisation and cooperate with other teams to improve efficiencies. 

• Experience of working with fundraising databases, ideally Salesforce. 

Desirable: 

• Experience of creating engaging propositions to inspire donors and generate fundraising growth. 

• Experience of organising and delivering fundraising events (eg, mass participation challenge events and/or donor recognition events). 

• Knowledge of the legislation, regulations and financial duties relating to fundraising. 

Salary: Starting at £33,000 per year based on qualifications and experience.

As part of a small charity team, the Fundraising Lead will play a key role in generating income to support our mission. This role covers all aspects of fundraising, with a particular focus on securing grants, engaging local businesses the community and delivering successful fundraising events. The postholder will work collaboratively to develop and implement fundraising strategies that build strong relationships and ensure sustainable income streams. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Grant Fundraising Research and identify suitable grant opportunities from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies. Prepare compelling funding applications and supporting documentation. Maintain accurate records of applications, deadlines and outcomes. Build and nurture relationships with funders, ensuring timely reporting and compliance. 

Community Fundraising Develop and support community fundraising initiatives, including local partnerships, volunteer-led activities and campaigns. Engage with supporters, schools and local businesses to encourage participation and donations. Provide resources and guidance for community fundraisers to maximize success. 

Events Plan, organise and deliver all types of fundraising events (both in-person and virtual), ensuring they are engaging and profitable. Manage event logistics, budgets and volunteer coordination. Promote events through appropriate channels, including social media and marketing platforms (training and support will be given) to maximise attendance and income. 

General Fundraising Duties Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and income targets. Monitor and report on fundraising performance, providing insights and recommendations. Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice. Represent the charity at external events and networking opportunities. 

Person Specification 

Essential: Experience in fundraising, with a track record in grants, community, or events. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Excellent relationship-building skills. Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving. 

Desirable: 

Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice. 

Experience using CRM or fundraising databases. 

Understanding of the charity sector and its challenges. 

​​We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!​

This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.​

As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.  Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.​

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
• Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?​

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start? ​

If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!​

​​This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals.​

We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the Mid-North Wales and West Midlands region.​​

​As the Community Fundraiser covering Mid-North Wales and West Midlands, you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.​

​​Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1 million.​​

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• ​​Do you live in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire,​Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire or Mid-North Wales?​
• Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?​​Have you answered Yes to these questions?​
• Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start? ​​​

If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack provided with this advert.​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN EXTENED FOR 2 WEEKS TO 28/1/26

Corporate and Community Fundraiser

Salary - £30,000 to £34,000 pa (dependant on experience)                                            Fulltime - 35 hours a week

Hybrid -- 3 days in our National Office in Teddington and 2 days at home                  Permanent

The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people with Down's syndrome and their families throughout life.  We provide information, advocacy, and practical support, and work to improve awareness, inclusion, and understanding across society.  Fundraising is vital to ensuring we can continue and grow this work, and partnerships play a key role in helping us achieve our ambitions.

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and relationship-driven Corporate and Community Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team   Thia role will focus primarily on developing and managing corporate parnerships, including sponsorship, employee fundraising, and wider business engagement.  Alongside this, the role will support the growth of community fundrasing initiatives, helping to strengthen grassroots support and local engagement. 

This role will contribute to the delivery of a combined corporate and community fundraising strategy, with a strong emphasis on partnership development, supporter stewardship, and income growth.

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience in fundraising, with a strong preferance for corporate fundraising.  The successful candidate will be part of the Fundraising team, with specific responsibility of development of Corporate and Community supporters.

We are hoping to recruit as soon as possible.  If you would like an informal chat about the role, pleae contact Georgina Lamond, Fundraising and Events Manager.

Applications can be either by CV to Georgina Lamond directly on email or via the Charity Job website.

The closing date for applicattions:  28January 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 2 February 2026.

(a full job description and person specifiation are attached)

We’re creating an exciting new fundraising role at QCCA for an experienced, motivated fundraiser who wants to make a visible, immediate impact in the community.

This is a flexible, newly created position that could suit either a Generalist Fundraiser or a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, depending on your strengths and interests.

As a Generalist Fundraiser, you’ll help strengthen and diversify our income across trusts and foundations, individual giving, community fundraising, events, and supporter stewardship. Experience in small to medium-sized charities is particularly valuable, as you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping and growing our fundraising approach.

Alternatively, as a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you’ll have the opportunity to build and grow a corporate programme from strong early foundations. This includes developing long-term partnerships, converting corporate interest into meaningful support, and working with businesses keen to deliver social value through volunteering and collaboration.

We’re especially keen to hear from people who enjoy building relationships, spotting new opportunities, and growing income in a thoughtful, values-led way.

We warmly welcome applications from people returning from a career break, those seeking part-time work, fundraisers moving from larger organisations who want to see direct community impact, or anyone ambitious and excited by developing new fundraising areas.

This is a chance to shape a role, grow something meaningful, and see the difference your work makes every

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.  

You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering Yorkshire, Northeast and Northwest of England, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success. 

You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.

· Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.

· Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region.  Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.

· Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.

· Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.

· Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.  

You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering London & Central England, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success. 

You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.

· Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.

· Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region.  Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.

· Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.

· Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.

· Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

Location: South West London, with a high level of flexibility to work regularly from home.
(Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract: Permanent
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Benefits• 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*• Company pension contribution• Life insurance (3 x salary)*• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline• Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*• Additional maternity pay and leave*• Additional paternity pay*• Additional sick pay*• *available after probation period passed
 
About the role
 
Missing People offers an inspiring programme of events and challenges throughout the year to engage our community and supporters to raise vital funds for our important work. In this exciting role you will be responsible for organising activities that significantly grow the numbers of people getting involved in events and fundraising activities in line with plans. You will be the point of contact and provide excellent stewardship to those brilliant supporters. This will include working sensitively with people with experience of the cause, often to do something positive ‘in hope’ of a missing loved one, and actively inspiring more of them to do so. You will deliver events and community fundraising activity, contributing to budgeting and reporting, organising marketing and promotion activity to meet supporter recruitment targets, delivering supporter journeys to meet fundraising targets, and ensuring that our supporters have the best possible experience, and feel valued and know the next great way to support them
 
Key Accountabilities:
 
• Deliver and promote a range of fundraising products and activities for people with and without experience of the cause
• Contribute to the achievement of agreed team targets for supporter volume, average value, conversion rates
• Create marketing briefs and work with the Marketing team to ensure events are marketed and delivered in line with plans
• Optimise digital fundraising for challenge events and community fundraising
• Support the recruitment of supporters through marketing and promotion to participate in challenge events and other fundraisers.
• Work directly with supporters to help them develop their own fundraising ideas – this will sometimes involve working with people with lived experience of the cause.
• Represent the charity at external events and ensure supporters, their families/friends and volunteers enjoy an excellent experience
 
About you:
 
If you have the right to work in the UK and want to use your customer service experience and enthusiasm to inspire individuals and groups to support the charity, you will need to have:
 
Experience of:
 
• Providing an excellent level customer service;
• Communicating with customers verbally or in writing such as newsletters or emails;
• Successfully engaging individuals and groups, inspiring them to take an action;
• Being involved in organising events;
• Coordinating the creation of content and materials – e.g. sourcing copy, video, photography;
• Achieving and growing fundraising income or sales targets;
• Handling complex and sensitive situations and being able to support people within your remit.
 
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
 
• Relationship building skills;
• Able to work as part of a team and build professional, productive relationships across the organisation;
• Highly organised and able to work on multiple projects at once.
• Strong IT skills including the use of databases.
• Excellent communication skills for a wide range of audiences.
 
About Missing People
 
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change.
 
Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
 
For further details, please see attached job description/person specification. letter to applicant and 24/25 Impact Report.
 
How to Apply
 
Please include your CV and a Supporting Statement that demonstrates how you are a good fit for this role.
 
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we have sufficient interest.
 
Closing date: 23:59 on 1 February 2026
 
You may also have experience in the following: Community & Events Officer, Community Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Fundraising & Events Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Community Fundraiser, Events & Community Fundraiser, Charity Events Officer, Fundraising Officer (Community & Events), Supporter Development Officer, Participation & Events Officer, Community Partnerships Officer, Individual Giving & Events Officer, Fundraising Executive (Community & Events)
 
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Mesothelioma UK is seeking a passionate and organised Community Fundraising Assistant to help grow our presence and impact across the East Midlands.

Working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager, this role plays a vital part in building meaningful, long-term relationships within local communities to raise awareness of mesothelioma and generate vital income through fundraising, community events, corporate support and partnerships.

You will support the development and stewardship of community fundraisers, volunteers, groups and businesses. You’ll act as an ambassador for Mesothelioma UK across the region, representing the charity at events, meetings and presentations, while providing excellent supporter care and administrative support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting others to fundraise, and making a real difference within communities, while contributing to the growth of a national charity within the East Midlands.

The role is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for an initial period of 18 months, with the possibility of extension.

Help young refugees thrive by growing high-impact funding partnerships!

About Young Roots

Young Roots' vision is a compassionate and welcoming society for young people seeking safety in the UK.

We work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support and promoting young people’s rights and power.

Our youth clubs and casework are transformative for young refugees, allowing young people who have fled danger, had traumatic journeys and who are often here alone, to find community and connection, have a space to be a young person and access support in addressing the whole range of practical challenges they face. We also draw on our evidence from working every day with young refugees and asylum seekers to call for change to the laws and policies which are harming young people. 

About the Role

Young Roots is looking for an experienced and creative Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to play a key role in securing income that transforms the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers. This is a rewarding role leading Trusts and Foundations income generation with structured support from the Head of Fundraising and Development. We are open to applicants wishing to work part-time or full-time to support work-life balance. Please specify in your application your desired working pattern. 

You'll manage a defined portfolio of Trust and Foundation partners, working alongside colleagues overseeing other income streams. You'll develop compelling funding proposals, and proactively identify new opportunities aligned with our strategy. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll place young people’s voices and experiences at the heart of every bid, helping to fund services that support belonging, wellbeing and futures.

We are a small, collaborative organisation, so you will work closely with senior colleagues and programme staff, with plenty of opportunity to influence how we fund and grow our work.

This is an ideal role for a confident Trusts fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and taking ownership — while working collaboratively in a values-driven organisation.

Why work with us?

• Flexible working (full-time or part-time, hybrid, working patterns to allow for caring responsibilities)

• A supportive, values-led team

• Opportunities for learning, development and progression

• The chance to play a key role in a small charity with big ambitions

• Work that has a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV alongside a personal statement by the closing date outlining how you would be a great fit for the role.

Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words, answering the following questions:

1. What is your motivation for working with Young Roots? (100 words)

2. What is your motivation for applying for this role specifically? (200 words)

3. What skills and experience would you bring that will enable you to be successful in this role?  Please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. (500 words)

Please also specify your ideal working pattern. 

Please submit your application via Charity Jobs.

No agencies, please.

Closing date: 25th January 2026

Interview date: 3rd/4th February 2026

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who can face disadvantage in employment, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. As an organisation that supports refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, we particularly welcome applications from people within these communities. We offer a guaranteed interview for those with lived experience of the asylum system and those with disabilities, where they meet the essential elements of the person specification. If aspects of the application process create barriers to you applying and you’d like any adjustment to the process or you’d like an informal discussion or advice on your application, please get in touch. We would also like to alert you to the existence of organisations which support people from under-represented groups to access employment, who can advise you on applying for this role. For example, Scope, Young Women’s Trust and Experts by Experience.

Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We take this duty very seriously.

Our work is underpinned by policies and procedures which promote safe working practices. We have a framework of training and supervision which everyone is expected to comply with and systems for monitoring, quality assurance and gaining service user feedback. On joining you will be expected to be part of this approach to safeguard our service users.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes vetting checks such as enhanced criminal records and barring, scrutiny of employment history, references and other checks.

Do you enjoy building meaningful connections and supporting people to achieve their goals?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Community Relationship Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You will be helping people to raise money which will go towards our vital work supporting the MND community. You will ensure our supporters feel valued while helping to maximise income for the Association. A home-based role which supports our north region including Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria and Northumberland. The Community Relationship Fundraiser will play a vital role in building strong relationships and delivering excellent supporter care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remotely steward fundraisers in your area, working with internal teams to provide the best experience.
• Deliver excellent supporter care, ensuring fundraisers feel engaged and motivated.
• Collaborate with the wider community team to ensure consistent processes and accurate records.
• Ensure funds raised are received correctly and within agreed timescales.
• Make sure all fundraising activities comply with law, best practice, and internal policies.

About You:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or account management.
• Experience coaching and motivating people to achieve goals.
• Experience of working to income targets.
• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and face-to-face.
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and committed to inclusivity.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

As a Community Relationship Fundraiser, you will help ensure supporters feel valued and inspired, while contributing to the long-term success of the Association. If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Community & Events Fundraiser

Location: Central Lancashire (Chorley, moving to Leyland), with hybrid and flexible working.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £29,000 starting salary, negotiable for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.
Application deadline: 10am, 26 January 2026.
Interview date: 5 February 2026.

Make a Difference in Lancashire

Lancashire Mind is an award-winning, independent mental health charity supporting over 10,000 people each year. Our vision is a Lancashire where everyone achieves the best mental health and wellbeing possible. We’re real, bold, caring, open, and grounded in lived experience, working to challenge stigma and support our diverse communities.

About the Role

As our Community & Events Fundraiser, you’ll:

• Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events, including Club Feelgood, Solstice Walk, Lancashire Three Peaks, and Mental Elf.
• Support and inspire individuals and groups to fundraise for Lancashire Mind.
• Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, and partners.
• Develop new fundraising opportunities and help grow our supporter base.
• Work closely with the fundraising and marketing teams to promote events and thank supporters.
• Enjoy a varied role with a mix of office, home, and community-based work across Lancashire.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra days at Christmas (pro rata for part-time).
• Flexible and hybrid working, with equipment provided.
• Workplace wellbeing scheme, annual wellbeing half-day, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We want someone who:

• Is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing.
• Has experience in fundraising, events, or transferable skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and working with diverse communities.
• Is organised, creative, and a great communicator.
• Shares our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Lancashire Mind is committed to fighting racism and other forms of oppression. We want to be a great employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We recognise that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure Lancashire becomes a place of greater equity and inclusion. One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire, and particularly those communities we know face mental health inequalities. We particularly encourage applications from those communities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition. 

Please note: Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check so all applicants must be willing to undergo the check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to work in the UK. 

For more information about this role, please download the attached recruitment pack