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The Youth Endowment Fund
Programme Manager
Reports to: Programme and Impact Lead
Salary: £44,200
Contract: 12-month fixed term (Full-Time), dependent on co-funding being secured.
Location: Central London or Hybrid*(see below)
Closing date for applications: 12pm Friday 13th March 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 23rd March 2026
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
Every child should grow up safe from harm. Yet far too many are drawn into violence or live with the fear of it. This robs them of opportunity and damages whole communities. Even when violence doesn’t strike directly, we know that the fear of violence has a terrible effect on children’s lives.
The Youth Endowment Fund exists to try and permanently change things. To succeed, we must build an exceptional body of knowledge about violence affecting young people and how we reduce it. This knowledge has to be both rigorous and highly relevant to those making decisions about how to support vulnerable young people. We need to find out what works and what doesn’t through evidence synthesis, data analysis and qualitative research into children’s lives. We need to convert this into highly accessible content on what works, how delivery organisations need to change their practice and how the systems they operate in need to be reformed. We then need to work with the right people that can make change happen, across systems, policies and practice, to have a real impact on reducing violence affecting children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
Deciding which projects, we should fund and evaluate is key, as is making sure we deliver our funding and evaluations to the highest standards. Our Programme Managers are responsible for identifying, assessing, funding and supporting programmes designed to prevent youth violence.
Programme Managers at YEF come from all walks of life. We look for individuals who may have experience in the youth sector, children’s social care, policing, criminal justice, education or how to involve local residents in making decisions about their own neighbourhoods.
As a Programme Manager at YEF, you will work very closely with our evaluation team to make sure we learn from what’s being implemented and that the organisations we fund are prepared and excited to work with us to find what works.
To achieve this, you will:
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Make sure we choose the best organisations to work with by assessing funding applications, critically appraising delivery plans and budgets and getting to know potential grantees. These assessments will help you form recommendations to our senior leadership team about which opportunities to pursue.
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Work closely with grantees, external evaluators and our own evaluation team to ensure that the activity we are funding will be evaluable to the highest standards. This requires you to support and advise grantees on how to work in the context of an evaluation – usually, a randomised controlled trial (you don’t have to have experience working on a randomised controlled trial in the past, but it helps!).
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Build strong relationships with our grantees and provide them with ongoing management and support through the life of their funding. You will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of grantees and ensuring targets are met and any project risks are effectively mitigated.
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Think carefully about how we find the best projects to fund and evaluate, ensuring we can best find what works to keep children safe. To do this you might need to work with colleagues to spot where there has previously been a lack of evidence about what works (we will help you with this!). You would project manage these projects so they are excellently delivered – on time, within budget, and to a high standard. You will help to determine what our commissioning and management processes aim to achieve and design grant application and management processes to achieve it.
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You’ll manage our engagement with potential grantees to make sure we are attracting a diverse and promising portfolio of organisations to apply.
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Report to our team and external stakeholders regularly on how well the projects we are funding are going, spotting where grantees need support and coming up with how we can best provide that support.
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Represent the Youth Endowment Fund at external events, including reporting and presenting to our Grants and Evaluation Committee, who approve all our funding decisions.
About You
You are this sort of person:
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You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in a charity that is making a difference.
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You want to work in a job that makes young people safer. This issue matters to you. You don’t need extensive experience in grant making, you just have to be committed to learning it. You should be keen to learn about the sectors we work with, the challenges facing young people and what organisations face when implementing programmes.
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You have experience in one or more of the following areas: policing, education, criminal justice, social care or the youth sector.
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You have a strong understanding of challenges that organisations face in delivering projects. You must also be a really good project manager, great at managing and developing people and external stakeholders, energised by tackling complex problems and really care about the YEF’s mission to build evidence of what works.
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You have incredible judgement. You are able to reach sound and considered judgements about the viability and suitability of applicants based upon our given criteria, often using detailed written and financial information, and are able to deliver constructive feedback to organisations. You can also identify when things aren’t going to plan and be proactive with sharing observations and recommendations.
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You are an optimiser. You look for solutions and think creatively to overcome challenges. You are curious, hungry to learn and always looking for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency and impact.
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You love well-designed systems. You are committed to designing and maintaining the best systems to make sure we manage our commissioning processes well. You know this is critical to effectively managing multiple, large-scale funding programmes and competing priorities.
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You are an excellent communicator. You have the ability to convey information clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally. You understand the importance of strong communication in fast-paced decision-making and thrive in a busy, collaborative team environment.
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You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You have built good relationships with people at every level inside and outside the organisation and have managed large networks of stakeholders with different interests and priorities. You are excellent at customer service and can professionally handle issues that come up within your grant portfolio.
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You work very well in a team. You are not motivated by being the individual winner. You want the team as a whole to succeed. You don’t care who gets the credit as long as things get done.
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You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds and values.
While it’s not a criteria, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.
We’re also keen to hear from applicants with a strong understanding of evaluation methodologies—particularly Randomised Control Trials (RCTs)—and experience either directly supporting or overseeing programme delivery within an evaluation context.
It’s important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
This position will require a DBS check to be performed, but a record is not a block to performing this role.
Funding and Start Date
This role is subject to funding. We are currently in the process of securing the necessary funding for this work, which is expected to commence in April 2026. The successful candidate will need to be available to start within four weeks of receiving an offer.
Hybrid Working Details
The office is based in Central London, but you don’t have to be. Those living in London and within the 32 London Boroughs are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
To Apply
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter answering the specific questions below, along with the completed monitoring form, by clicking the "Apply for this" button by 12pm Friday 13th March 2026.
If you have specific expertise in any of our sectors, we want to hear about it in your examples, when answering the following questions as part of your cover letter to be considered.
Application Questions
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Tell us about your experience and understanding of the challenges organisations face in delivering projects and any experience you’ve had of this in the context of evaluations? (max 400 words).
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The Programme Manager role involves overseeing several projects at once and juggling many different tasks simultaneously. Tell us about when you’ve had several competing priorities and how you managed those? (max 400 words)
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Tell us about your experience of managing multiple partners and resolving conflicting positions? (max 400 words)
Interview Process
This is likely to be a one stage process, with interviews taking place on the week commencing 23rd March 2026
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
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£1,000 professional development budget annually
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28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
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Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
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Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
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Death in service - 4 times annual salary
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Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
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Financial support including travel and hardship loans
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Employer contributed pension of 5%.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
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We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.
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Have you got what it takes to help St Margaret’s Hospice raise over £10m+ every year? Do you have a passion for people and building relationships to realise vital income? Do you have experience of fundraising or the commercial acumen to know what makes a great charity retail brand? Can you craft a compelling case for support and negotiate multi-year six figure grants?
Join St Margaret’s Hospice as our Director of Income Generation and play a vital role in ensuring fundraising and retail remain central pillars of our new five-year strategy.
What can you expect to be doing?
As a senior leader, you’ll help shape the future of St Margaret’s at a defining moment for the hospice sector, where financial sustainability is essential.
Hospices play an integral role in local communities, and here at St Margaret’s, we pride ourselves on thinking of our income generation activities as an extension of the care and compassion that is core to who we are.
Working closely with your peers within the executive, as well as the Board, you’ll be an ambassador for St Margaret’s, and expected to represent the hospice. You’ll develop and own pivotal relationships both internally and externally, and role model the values of compassion, collaboration and ambition, while holding yourself and others to account so the best interests of St Margaret’s are always met.
What can you expect to be good at?
From legacies to lottery, challenge events to collections, merchandising to retail operations, you’ll know how to raise significant funds, and will be experienced in leading and inspiring teams to achieve their goals.
Ideally, you will have a strong grounding in charity, either as a fundraiser yourself or having worked in charity retail. Alternatively, you may have transferable skills and the drive to learn and apply your knowledge and experience in a hospice setting.
Either way we are looking for an individual who can demonstrate relevant and lived experience, tenacity, curiosity and a hunger to succeed.
We also welcome high performing individuals who are looking for their first director role.
We invite applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to helping you thrive. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What can we offer you?
- Salary: £80,000 to £87,975 per annum
- Location: Taunton or Yeovil, with regular travel across Somerset
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week), including some evenings and weekends
Holiday entitlement
- 29 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
Pension scheme
- NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme*
- Non-NHS employees will receive 5.5% employer and 5% employee contribution.
Plus…
- Life assurance cover
- Health Cash Plans
- Virtual medical care with unlimited access to a GP 24/7,
- Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering: Counselling, Support, Legal, Financial and Medical Information and Advice
- A Vitality & Wellbeing health portal.
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Enhanced maternity leave*
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking in Yeovil and Taunton
- Volunteering and fundraising opportunities
*Eligibility criteria applies
How to Apply
Click the apply button to complete the online application form and upload your CV.
As part of the application process, you will be asked for to complete a supporting statement detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience align to the person specification.
You can learn more about the role via the candidate pack attached to this advert or, for an informal chat with our CEO, Joanna Hall, contact the Recruitment Team.
With a new CEO in post, and momentum being built as we roll out our new strategy – it’s an exciting time to join the team. We look forward to learning more about you and why you think you can be a great match for St Margaret’s.
Closing date: 6th March 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
DBS Information
This role requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.
The Disclosure and Barring Service offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants. This route gives applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate and is available for all levels of DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Grants Coordinator
A B Charitable Trust
London/Hybrid with at least one day in the office in London in Bloomsbury Street (Tuesdays)
Permanent, Part-time - 21 hours per week (spread over 3, 4 or 5 days)
Salary £30,000-£36,000 pro rata depending on experience
Excellent benefits including 24 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time), plus bank holidays and 6% pension contribution
Do you have experience using databases, or feel confident and motivated to learn new systems and enjoy the kind of organised, data-focused work that helps a team run smoothly?
Are you committed to defending human rights and human dignity, and interested in issues affecting marginalised and excluded people?
Charity People are proud to be partnering with A B Charitable Trust, which champions human dignity and supports marginalised and excluded groups, to recruit a Grants Coordinator to join their small team.
About the organisation
Founded in 1990, the A B Charitable Trust funds organisations that support marginalised and excluded people, with a focus on: migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum; criminal legal system and penal reform; the Human Rights Framework; and access to justice. Striving to be a supportive and relational grant maker, and to listen carefully to applicants and grant holders through a thoughtful and steadfast approach to some of society's most complex social issues, AB Charitable Trust centres values in all their work: a focus on justice and rights first and foremost; promoting collaboration to tackle systemic issues; a commitment to learning and reflective practice; and ensuring grant processes are efficient, proportionate and do not waste people's time unnecessarily.
With a grant giving budget which is growing to £15 million per year by 2027, it is an exciting time to join as ABCT looks towards its longer-term future beyond its current strategy.
About the role
As the Grants Coordinator, you will work closely with the Team and Grants Coordinator to provide essential underpinning support for all aspects of the team's work, to ensure the effective delivery and recording of ABCT's grant-making programmes.
Key responsibilities
Grants Administration: Manage all aspects of the grants cycle, including applications, payments, reporting, and enquiries, while maintaining accurate records on Salesforce and liaising with suppliers and the Finance team.
Database and website management: Maintain and enhance Salesforce grant management processes, ensure accurate data for reporting, and keep the Trust's website updated and effective.
Office and team administration: Provide efficient administrative support for the team and board, including diary and travel management, process documentation, GDPR compliance, and assistance with projects and events.
About you
ABCT has a small team, and you will need to be a team player who can work collaboratively and flexibly, and contribute to a positive and friendly team culture. You will need to genuinely enjoy administration, be interested in ABCT's priority areas. You will either have experience using databases or feel confident learning these and enjoy structured, data-focused work.. You will be comfortable with administrative systems, and able to communicate clearly and kindly, and willing to contribute positively to a shared and supportive working environment.
ABCT are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have a connection to the kinds of organisations and groups they fund and/or personal experience of the priority areas.
How to apply
The application process is CV and a Supporting Statement. For more information about the role, and to receive the full job pack for the role, please share your CV via the link below.
Closing date: Wednesday 25th February at 9:00
Interviews: 10 & 11 March (in person; includes a task on the day)
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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About Metabolic Support
Metabolic Support is the UK umbrella patient organisation for people affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) – rare, lifelong genetic conditions affecting around 40,000 people in the UK and over 1.4 million worldwide. Since 1981, we have been at the forefront of rare disease advocacy, research, newborn screening and community support, empowering people with IMDs to live well.
About the Role
This is a senior, strategic and hands-on role leading our fundraising and communications activity. You will drive sustainable income growth, raise our profile nationally and internationally, and tell our community’s stories with clarity, compassion and impact.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy, develop diverse income streams, and build strong relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors and supporters. You will also lead our communications and brand, ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging across all channels.
As part of a small, agile team, this role suits a confident self-starter with emotional intelligence, strong leadership skills and a passion for making a tangible difference in rare disease.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver an integrated fundraising and communications strategy
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Grow income across trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, community and events
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Act as an external ambassador for Metabolic Support
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Oversee communications, marketing, social media and brand development
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Manage donor relationships, stewardship and CRM (Nutshell)
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Provide fundraising forecasts, reports and budgets to the Board
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Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
About You
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Proven experience in fundraising, communications or income generation
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Strong track record in at least one key fundraising area (e.g. trusts, corporates, major donors)
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Confident relationship-builder and storyteller
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Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working autonomously
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Strong alignment with Metabolic Support’s mission and values
Other Information
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UK-based with eligibility to work in the UK
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Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced relationship driven Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You’ll own the philanthropy and major gifts portfolio — identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, high-value corporate partners and trusts & foundations — and shape a compelling case for support that unlocks multi-year funding and strategic partnerships.
In this new role you will close significant gifts, steward long-term relationships and see the measurable difference your work makes to patients and families.
This role is for you if:
- You’re motivated by securing high-value support and building long-term philanthropic relationships.
- You enjoy high-touch, strategic stewardship and personalised donor engagement.
- You’re confident working with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders in fundraising asks.
- You want to design and deliver a major-gifts strategy that shapes organisational growth.
- You seek a role where commercial awareness, relationship-building and impact reporting matter.
What you’ll be doing:
- Developing and owning a 3–5 year philanthropy and major gifts strategy aligned to our priorities and targets.
- Identifying, qualifying and cultivating major donor prospects, corporate partners and foundation opportunities.
- Delivering a stewardship programme for legacy giving.
- Preparing bespoke proposals, briefing materials and stewardship plans for high-value supporters.
- Leading solicitation and negotiation of major gifts, multi-year pledges and corporate partnership agreements.
- Working with a trusts & foundations fundraiser on applications, reporting and relationships to maximise grant income.
- Working with CEO/Board to involve senior leadership in cultivation and asks; coordinating donor visits and stewardship events.
- Maintaining CRM pipeline, forecasting, compliance with donor agreements and reporting on performance.
What we’re looking for:
- 3+ years’ experience with a proven track record in major gifts, philanthropy or senior fundraising.
- Exceptional relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
- Experience writing successful trust/foundation proposals and managing grant relationships.
- Strong strategic thinking, pipeline management and financial forecasting abilities.
- Excellent written skills for proposals, reports and personalised stewardship communications.
- Discreet, professional approach to donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practice.
Why join us?
- Influence service delivery directly by securing funding that expands and sustains Hospice care.
- Lead a strategic, high-profile fundraising area with visibility to senior leaders and trustees.
- Opportunity to build and shape a major-gifts programme and leave a lasting legacy.
- Flexible working and the chance to build meaningful relationships across our community and partner network.
Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.
Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working
Reports to: Head of Income Generation
Closing date: 9 March
Interviews: 16 March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
Reporting To: Head of Trusts & Foundations
Manages: Trusts and Foundations Officer
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week).
Salary: £36,200 per annum
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
Home-Start UK is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join the Trusts and Philanthropy Home-Start UK team. A highly motivated and results-focused fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in raising funds for our work with parents and children across the UK.
This role is perfect for someone looking take their next step in trust and grant fundraising. Home-Start UK has a wide portfolio of grant funders, who support our work with grants and donations of around £2m each year. This income funds brilliant projects right across the Home-Start movement, from groups for army families, to volunteer perinatal mental health training, to large-scale initiatives to increase volunteer numbers. Our Trusts and Philanthropy team is central to the delivery and development of great support for families, and for ensuring Home-Start UK has the capacity it needs to deliver high quality services and support to our network. No two days here are the same, and we work closely with colleagues right across the organisation.
We are looking for someone who is organised and detailed-oriented, with a love of writing and who can build strong relationships with funders and colleagues. As the Trusts and Foundations Manager you will manage key funder relationships, submit compelling applications, develop end-of-grant reports and gather inspiring real-life stories from our network of Home-Start charities.
You will be part of the Trusts & Philanthropy team and be managed by our Head of Trusts and Foundations who is keen to support your development in this role.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is 6th March 2026 at 4pm.
First stage interviews will take place virtually on Monday 16th March.
Second stage interviews will take place virtually on Monday 23rd March.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
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We are seeking a Trusts and Foundations Coordinator to join our high-performing Philanthropy team at an exciting time of growth for MSF UK. In this pivotal role, you will: curate exemplary stewardship journeys; cultivate strong, lasting relationships with trust and foundation donors; play a key role in achieving ambitious fundraising targets. We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, a proven track record in trusts and foundations relationship management or other income generating relationship management, and a drive to make a real impact on our work and the lives of our patients. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our life saving mission.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Wednesdays/Thursdays)
Salary: £35,375.80 per annum - £43,237.08 per annum | Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Trusts and Foundations Coordinator is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for managing a large portfolio of Trust and Foundation (T&F) supporters. The Trusts and Foundations Coordinator provides excellent relationship management, creating first-class donor journeys for their portfolio based on donors’ individual motivations and interests. They will ensure stewardship plans are in place for their top tier of T&F donors, and that they meet any specific proposal/reporting requirements for the donors they manage.
The primary aspect of the role is the management of a portfolio of T&Fs, ensuring their continued support of MSF, with a focus on delivering stable and increased income for MSF’s work.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience in relationship management, marketing or sales (preference for fundraising experience)
- Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters
- Ability to collate and adapt MSF operational and programmatic information into donor friendly language, relevant for donor proposals and reports
- Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills
- Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
- Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures
- Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and overseas
- Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Interest in international, humanitarian work
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
- Willingness to travel within the UK
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite.The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role.
How to Apply:
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date:
Tuesday 24 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT
About Us
Portobello Business Centre (PBC) is a not-for-profit organisation that helps people start, grow and scale successful businesses.
Build our first fundraising function and secure transformational partnerships that drive social mobility.
For 30 years, we have been committed to social mobility, inclusion and entrepreneurship and have supported thousands of businesses. Alumni include household names such as Charlie Bigham’s, Innocent Drinks and Karen Millen, as well as countless sole traders and early-stage founders.
We are a small, ambitious, growing team working to deliver a new organisational strategy and expand our impact.
About You & The Role
You are a natural builder who enjoys closing deals, developing relationships and creating meaningful social impact. You will shape and lead PBC’s first dedicated fundraising function, building a portfolio from the ground up with limited existing donor relationships.
The role focuses on securing six-figure corporate partnerships and cultivating high-net-worth individual donors, alongside a smaller trusts and foundations portfolio. You thrive in a strategic, relationship-led role and are comfortable using a broad range of fundraising approaches.
Working closely with the leadership team, you will secure funding to support long-term sustainability and expand PBC’s impact across London and beyond. Initially the sole fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to develop and lead a team as the function grows.
Key Responsibilities
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Fundraising Strategy Delivery: Take ownership of multi-year fundraising strategy working closely with the CEO and Board to diversify and increase revenue streams that support PBC’s service expansion and reach
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Relationship Management: Research, identify and cultivate funding opportunities from companies and high-net-worth individuals, alongside trusts and foundations
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Trusts & Foundations: Oversee the grant pipeline, with external support for high-value applications and build relationships with decision-makers
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Develop Compelling Fundraising Material: Collaborate with CEO and wider team to evidence, quantify and articulate PBC’s social value using data and storytelling to position PBC as a high-impact partner for donors and partners
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Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track and evaluate fundraising performance against financial and operational targets. Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, sector and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising best practices
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Proactive Self Starter: Though collaborative, you are motivated to build and maintain momentum, identify and create opportunities and take full ownership of projects from initial idea to delivery
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Commercial Development: Support development, sales and delivery of commercial income strategy, specifically helping to grow the paid membership scheme and securing sponsorship for commercial programmes and offers
Benefits
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Annual Leave: 21 days’ paid annual leave, plus UK public and bank holidays.
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Christmas Closure: Additional 10–14 days of paid leave as the office closes between Christmas and New Year.
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Season Ticket Loan: Interest-free season ticket loan available to support travel costs.
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Training & Professional Development: Access to relevant fundraising, partnerships and leadership training, including external courses, sector events and conferences.
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Supportive working environment: A small, collaborative and ambitious team.
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6 - 10
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This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a senior fundraiser / income-generation specialist with the ambition to grow and diversify our income streams sustainably. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will bring strategic planning and action to the income generation work needed to ensure that the charity can continue delivering, and increase the reach of, its life-changing support to Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities in and around Derby.
Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for:
- Demonstrable experience of significant income growth in a large charity through grants, tenders and/or major donors with pipeline development.
- Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance in fundraising and communications.
- Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
- A proactive networker with the ability to work in true partnership with local organisations, including faith groups, corporate, local government and national funding partners, inclusive of major donors.
- Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity’s ethos and values.
Operational responsibilities:
Income generation and external partnerships
- Hold overall accountability for income generation across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising.
- Developer and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
- Lead and write high-quality funding bids, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational teams to shape compelling programme proposals.
- Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grant applications and reports are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
- Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees are meaningfully and ethically reflected in all fundraising and communication activity.
Leadership
- Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, encouraging a culture of high performance, collaboration and learning.
- Champion strong collaboration between fundraising and other areas of the charity.
- Model Upbeat Communities values at all times, contributing to a welcoming, mission-led and entrepreneurial organisational culture.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising.
· Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, and Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.
Strategy & Development
- Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and delivery of an integrated Fundraising Strategy that supports organisational priorities, financial sustainability and long-term partnerships.
- Contribute income generation expertise to support the execution of the charity’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategy into clear priorities, plans and performance expectations across the fundraising portfolio.
- Ensure fundraising propositions are compelling, evidence-led and clearly connected to Upbeat Communities impact, working closely with the Head of Delivery to reflect operational reality and participant need.
- Strengthen pipeline management, forecasting and scenario planning to support financial resilience and informed decision-making.
· Identify opportunities to deepen funder engagement beyond income, including learning partnerships, influence and profile-raising where appropriate.
Networking & Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships across statutory, community and private sectors, strengthening the profile and reach of the charity.
- Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences generating leads and expanding income opportunities
- Support the development of a joined-up Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) offer, positioning Upbeat Communities as a key partner for corporate engagement.
Foundational Values
- Excels in emotional intelligence, building deep connections and mentoring others in emotional awareness.
- Embodies compassion in action, inspiring others to create a culture of care and community impact.
- Drives a culture of learning and excellence, mentoring others and integrating innovative ideas into practice.
- Leads with empowerment, creating opportunities and mentoring others to take ownership of their actions.
Person Specification:
Role Specific Competencies
- Significant experience leading high-value fundraising across multiple income streams, with a strong track record of income growth in a large charity.
- Demonstrable success securing and stewarding 6- and 7-figure partnerships or donations from corporate partners, trusts/foundations, statutory funders and/or major donors.
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, balancing leadership with selective frontline fundraising.
- Experience managing senior fundraisers or managers with responsibility for discrete income streams.
- Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management and risk assessment.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a range of audiences, including trustees.
- Experience working effectively across an organisation and with senior leadership teams.
- Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound knowledge of GDPR and the Charity Code of Fundraising Practice.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.
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We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to support our Major Giving programme, working with trusts, foundations, statutory funders and high-net-worth individuals to grow income and build strong, long-term relationships.
You will research funding opportunities, prepare high-quality grant applications and proposals, manage funder relationships and deliver effective stewardship and impact reporting. You’ll also support donor communications, campaigns, and Major Giving events, while maintaining accurate records using Salesforce.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and motivated by purpose, with a passion for building partnerships that enable meaningful change.
The closing date for applications is 17 March. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received, with first-stage interviews conducted online on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend a second interview in person at our Chippenham office during the week commencing 23 March. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be scheduled before the closing date.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
A world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free
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Senior Fundraising & Business Development Officer – (Job ref: FBD001)
Salary: £28,800 gross per annum (£36,000 FTE)
Hours: 29.6 hours over 4 days (working pattern to be discussed with successful candidate)
Location: Hybrid (home working and Exeter Library)
Closing date: 9am, Monday 2nd March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19th March 2026 at Cullompton Library
We’re one of Devon’s biggest charities, with a passion for enriching the lives of local people and communities through the power of reading. We’re looking to continue our success of generating income to support our charitable activities, and so if you also have a record of success, and a passion for what we do, then we’d love to hear from you. In return we can offer:
- 24 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ continuous service
- Pension – defined contribution pension scheme with matched employer contributions of up to 6%
- Enhanced maternity and shared parental pay / Enhanced paternity pay
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering practical and emotional support by phone and online
- Access to free and discounted tickets to live music, comedy, theatre and sports events in the UK via Tickets for Good
- Cycle to Work Scheme/ Employee Benefits Scheme with Extras Discounts
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Salary: £33,000– £37,000 gross per annum at 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent), dependent on experience
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Working pattern: This is a full-time role, based on 5 days per week, 1.0 FTE or 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements for 0.80FTE (30 hours per week) will be considered upon application
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Contract: Permanent with a 6 months probationary period
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Member of: Fundraising Team
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Reporting to: Development Manager (Partnerships)
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Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based. At a minimum, candidates will be required to work from the London office at least 2 days a week, as well as be able to attend ad hoc events and away days in person.
Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Development Lead/Coordinator (Fundraising). We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated individual to join the Fundraising Team to help grow and diversify our core private funding/income streams in its invaluable and ground-breaking work to ensure that safe routes exist and are accessible for all people seeking asylum.
Reporting to the Development Manager (Partnerships), you will coordinate the day today delivery of our fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on high value giving and building strong, values aligned relationships with supporters.
You will play a key role in turning strategy into action. This includes nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, and helping to develop new income such as institutional funding or legacy giving, to ensure our funding is resilient and sustainable.
You will work as part of a collaborative Fundraising Team and closely with colleagues across Safe Passage International, including teams in the UK, Greece, and France.
We are looking for good transferrable leadership and organisational skills, as detailed in the Person Specification. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the NGO sector, or you could be returning to work after time out. A full induction will be provided, alongside a dedicated training budget to support you to grow and develop within your role.
Our work is diverse across all the international locations in which SPI operates.
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.
If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage International but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and reach out for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email our SPI Human Resources Team. Contact details can be found in the Job Description attached.
How do I apply?
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ document below.
The ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ asks candidates to submit a CV and Cover Letter answering six specific questions linked to the Person Specification. Applications can be submitted via email in written form or as digital audio or video files.
We also ask candidates to complete our ‘Equal Opportunities Form’ to help us monitor and improve in our aims to become a truly diverse, representative and inclusive work force.
For information on further application guidance, FAQs and an insight into what it’s like working at Safe Passage, please visit the ‘Working at Safe Passage’ section of our website.
Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11.59 pm.
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Fundraising & Bid Writing Officer (FBO) Location: LDHAS, 2, Aalborg Place, Lancaster LA1 1BJ or such other place as LDHAS may require Salary: NJC Scale SO1 - £34,515 to £36,363 (Full time Equivalent), £18,408 to £19,396 (Pro Rata) Hours of work: 20 hours per week over 4 weekdays (9am to 2pm) Job summary The postholder will be responsible for identifying, writing, and submitting compelling, well-researched and tailored funding applications to relevant grant-giving bodies. The post holder will work closely with the LDHAS management team and the finance officer to gather information, write bids, and track progress of submissions, ensuring LDHAS meets income targets as agreed by the Trustees. The postholder will:
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About LDHAS Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service Limited (LDHAS) has been operating in Lancaster for over 30 years providing help to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people. The centre is the heart of the organisation. We offer a basic needs service for people sleeping on the streets. We provide a service for those who are homeless or experiencing housing poverty in the Lancaster and District area. We provide the following essential needs for rough sleepers:
We are also a one-stop shop / homeless hub with visiting agencies providing services from our building to our clients, be it advice on benefits (universal credits, PIP etc), drug and alcohol services, help with housing needs, Hepatitis C testing, or medical assistance from a nurse in our medical room. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service, please do not hesitate to apply. |
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The Philanthropy Manager will develop a philanthropy strategy, building on the partnerships and resources already in place. You will develop a pipeline backed up by robust prospect research (some administrative assistance will be provided), and instigate a cultivation and stewardship programme, typically adopting a staged approach to major asks.
You will be accountable for the acquisition, development, and stewardship of high value supporters for CUF, both individual philanthropists and non-statutory grant-making bodies. You will develop and strengthen relationships with existing donors, as well as identifying warm prospects currently not supporting CUF financially. A key part of your role will be meeting and engaging major donor prospects to grow the pool.
You will engage with Trustees and senior leaders, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence.
You will lead on developing cases for support and writing grant applications, helped by the wider staff team.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high levels of motivation, and the ability to both develop and operationalise strategy as a member of a small team. You will have a track record of successfully initiating, managing and developing relationships with High-Net-Worth individuals and grantmaking bodies, and securing donations and grants, via proposals or through face-to-face meetings, as required.
How to apply
To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (please note that only CV’s accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to:
Closing date: 17:00 Monday 2nd March 26, with interviews to be held on 10th March 26 online.
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The National League Trust is a registered charity and is one of a group of community focused organisations that are linked to professional football. As a critical partner of the National League, the Trust supports the development of community projects at football clubs who are members of the competition.
We are looking for someone who can lead the Trust, with a vision to use knowledge, influence and funding to improve the lives of those who benefit from the work of the organisations the Trust supports. This will involve change and shaping the Trust so that it is guaranteed a successful future.
As our new Head of Trust, you will lead a resilient, dedicated small team with a clear strategic focus on impact, innovation, strengthening standards and improving visibility. You will be guided by our values which include working with trust and accountability, learning, sharing what works and collaboration. You will shape our direction, embed our strategic framework, strengthen relationships and ensure robust governance.
We are looking for a strategic, relational and operational leader to take the Trust forward in its development over the next five years. This includes:
- developing and delivering our strategy
- overseeing grant funding operations
- working to increase our unrestricted income
- raising the Trust’s profile
- growth of activity and impact.
Critical to the role is building and sustaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in all sectors: including potential funders and other third sector bodies.
You do not need to have a background in football for this role. Your skills and experience can be obtained in any sector.
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