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Join Wings for Life and take the lead in shaping one of the most exciting and impactful event portfolios in the charity sector. You will drive the strategy, growth and delivery of a diverse programme of premium fundraising events, mass participation experiences and high-profile partnerships that inspire supporters, engage world-class brands and generate vital funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
Your portfolio will span exclusive owned fundraising events such as Mikey’s Mountain Miles, our skiing fundraiser with Mike Tindal MBE; The Clay Day, a premium sporting and hospitality experience with our Formula 1 partners; and two established golf events, including an owned event, Gourmet Golf, and a supporter-led initiative. You will also play a central role in maximising opportunities through major third-party events and partnerships, including the Wings for Life World Run, the London Marathon 2027, and high-profile Red Bull events.
This is more than event management. It is an opportunity to identify new opportunities, develop innovative event concepts and create unforgettable supporter experiences that stand out in a crowded fundraising landscape. Working closely with senior leadership, ambassadors, partners and supporters, you will combine creativity, commercial acumen and flawless execution to grow income, build awareness and strengthen Wings for Life’s position as a leading charity brand. Whether enhancing existing events or creating entirely new experiences within and beyond the Red Bull universe, you will play a pivotal role in delivering ambitious growth and lasting impact.
What We're Looking For
We’re seeking an ambitious, creative and highly organised event leader who thrives on turning great ideas into exceptional experiences. You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality events, achieving ambitious commercial and fundraising targets, and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver flawless event execution, you will bring the energy, entrepreneurial mindset and attention to detail needed to drive growth across our events portfolio.
As a manager, you will lead and develop our Event & Fundraising Specialist, providing coaching, support and professional development while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. You will also play an active role in supporting our individual fundraising programme and championing a ‘one team’ approach across the organisation.
Success in this role will require strong commercial awareness, budget management expertise and the confidence to negotiate, influence and present to senior stakeholders, partners and Board members. You will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a relentless focus on delivering outstanding supporter experiences and maximising return on investment.
Experience working with premium brands, VIP audiences, luxury hospitality or high-end events would be advantageous, as would a passion for identifying new opportunities, creating innovative event concepts and challenging conventional thinking. Above all, you will be a solutions-focused self-starter with exceptional relationship-building skills, a genuine passion for our mission and the drive to help Wings for Life achieve extraordinary impact.
We value experience, talent and results over formal qualifications. If you have the vision, energy and expertise to grow one of the most exciting event portfolios in the charity sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Wings for Life have one sole mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. As the charity partner of Red Bull, 100% of our fundraising goes directly to scientific research as they cover all our costs.



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This is a genuinely exciting time to join our growing fundraising team and make a real difference to people affected by gyanecological cancers.
Our income from Major Giving is growing rapidly, and we've started to deliver exclusive and high-impact events.. We have the internal buy-in, a committed group of highly-networked supporters keen to drive our plans forward and a Board of Trustees ready to support in any way they can. We now need the right person to step in and make this happen.
You'll be our lead for all philanthropy events and you'll need to have proven experience delivering high-value, income-generating events and strong project management skills to keep these on track. A key part of your role will also be in writing reports, building relationships and keeping donors and event attendees engaged for the long-run.
This is an incredible opportunity to truly make your mark on a programme and be proud of the impact you're having in your work.
No formal qualifications are needed and charity sector experience is not a requirement. We encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply.
Please submit an up-to-date CV (of no more than two A4 pages) and complete the questions provided to be considered for this role.
NB Your application should reflect your own skills and experience. While you may use tools such as AI for idea generation or basic proofreading, your responses should not be generated by AI. If responses appear to be predominantly AI-written we reserve the right to exclude applications from shortlisting.
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About Starlight
No one enjoys medical procedures, least of all children. From facing everyday vaccinations to the most serious of surgeries and chronic conditions, all children experience varying degrees of apprehension and fear. Feeling scared, powerless, or anxious in healthcare settings doesn’t just trigger a child’s emotions; it can create traumas that impact treatment success and that can have a life-long impact. Starlight’s aim is to transform children’s health through better experiences, by putting play at the heart of every child’s healthcare.
Evidence shows that play in healthcare can reduce anxiety, fear and even pain; it helps children engage and prepare for their treatment and cope better with procedures; it minimises trauma and contributes to a better experience; and supports children to have some sense of agency and control in an environment where these opportunities are limited. Play can also reduce the number of attempts to deliver treatment, the need for sedation and the need for repeat appointments. Prioritising children’s right to play in healthcare results in healthier, happier children who are involved in their own healing and recovery as well as more efficient treatment and care.
We work in over 900 healthcare settings across the UK with an ultimate vision to ensure that no child endures trauma in healthcare.
Role Overview
Starlight has a long and successful track record of delivering high-profile, high-value special events, including the prestigious Blenheim Ball, Newbury Race Day, and until recently, the Highclere Clay Pigeon Shoot. These events are supported by influential committees and have played a critical role in raising income, stewarding donors and connecting supporters with our purpose.
With a gap in our Philanthropy team and maternity cover needed until around May next year, this 9-month fixed-term role exists to lead, develop and deliver Starlight’s flagship events at a senior level. Immediate responsibilities are for the Starlight Health Play Awards a key stewardship event in October; and the development of a Royal Palace Event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Starlight likely to be in November. There is also the opportunity to shape the Starlight Event Strategy, with the development of a new event building on the success of our Newbury Race Days and the development of our biennial activity with the Blenheim Ball Committee.
This is a senior, delivery-focused role designed for an experienced events professional who can hit the ground running. Working closely with the Starlight Team and Committees, you will bring leadership, strategic judgement and outstanding project management to ensure Starlight events continue to excel in reputation, income and supporter experience.
Please apply for this role through Charity Job with your CV accompanied by a supporting statement which demonstrates how your experience matches the person specification and highlights your most relevant, recent experience for this role.
In your application, we’d love to hear about what inspires you about Starlight’s purpose, beliefs and values with a statement that is very personal to you and gives us an insight into who you are, and how you would contribute to Starlight’s success with your experience, expertise and approach.
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Join Wings for Life and take the lead in shaping one of the most exciting and impactful corporate partnership portfolios in the charity sector. You will help manage the growth and delivery of a diverse range of high-profile corporate partnerships and premium brand collaborations. You will help inspire partners, engage brands, and generate vital funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
The partnerships portfolio will span our full tier of existing corporate partners, including leading the day-to-day management, organisation and activation of our high-profile partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing. You will also play a vital role in managing the expansion of corporate partnerships for our global flagship event the Wings for Life World Run. Alongside this, supporting the Senior Partnerships Manager on our wider corporate new business strategy.
This is a unique opportunity for a high-performing and highly organised partnership manager to join Wings for Life at a pivotal moment in its partnership development and play a vital role in the growth of the Wings for Life partnerships team.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a driven, proactive professional with a proven track record of managing complex partnerships across the private or third sectors, with a firm grasp of corporate fundraising.
You have a history in identifying, researching and securing high value partnerships to help maximise corporate income opportunities, and creating a tailored approach to each one. Strong communication skills are key, particularly the ability to draft and deliver pitches to diverse audiences and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects at one time and operate effectively under pressure within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be highly goal-oriented, resilient in the face of challenges, and capable of balancing competing priorities. We are looking for a collaborative, flexible team player who is aligned with our charitable mission and dedicated to driving positive outcomes.
While formal educational credentials are secondary to practical, relevant experience, a keen interest in Formula 1 and the premium lifestyle sector is highly desirable.
Wings for Life have one sole mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. As the charity partner of Red Bull, 100% of our fundraising goes directly to scientific research as they cover all our costs.



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Partnerships and Trusts Team Manager – Help shape the future of Barnsley Hospice
Join Barnsley Hospice and lead a talented fundraising team to build meaningful partnerships and secure vital income that makes a real difference to local people and their families. As Partnerships and Trusts Team Manager, you will drive growth across corporate partnerships, trusts, foundations and major donor relationships, developing sustainable income streams that support our ambition and future plans.
You will inspire and develop a high-performing team, create compelling cases for support, nurture strategic relationships and identify new opportunities to increase income and impact. Working closely with senior fundraising leaders, you will play a key role in delivering our fundraising strategy, strengthening supporter relationships and ensuring every partnership helps us continue providing compassionate, specialist palliative and end-of-life care.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for relationship building and the ambition to make a lasting difference.
Key Duties and responsibilities
1. To lead and inspire the Partnerships and Trust team by undertaking regular one-to-
ones, appraisals and performance reviews, to ensure they meet their SMART
objectives and income targets
2. Build compelling cases for support and financial ‘asks’ to secure partnerships, major donor and trust income
4. Support the Head of Fundraising and Director of Income Generation to develop and implement a highly ambitious corporate, major donor and trust fundraising strategy that enables Barnsley Hospice to meet its strategic objectives
5. Lead the team with designing and hosting engagements events to support with the
stewardship and cultivation of organisations, major donors and trusts.
6. Support the Head of Fundraising in developing Barnsley Hospice strategic approach to acquisition, cultivation and development of corporate partnerships, major donors and
trusts.
7. Developing a sustainable new partnerships and trust pipeline.
8. Effectively manage the corporate partnerships, major donors, and trusts budget, reporting any risks and opportunities to the Head of Fundraising, providing analysis and reforecasting as required.
9. Responsibility for negotiating complex strategic partnerships and overseeing new business pitches to build success in this area.
10. Drive growth in the corporate new business pipeline, focusing on value and sector leading corporates.
11. Drive growth in the trusts pipeline, focusing on value and sector leading trusts.
12. Review current corporate partnerships and trusts and oversee the building of an effective pipeline of new business opportunities to increase income substantially.
13. Lead in best practice in supporter care across corporate fundraising, major donors and trusts, to engage, motivate and retain supporters and increase their relationships with Barnsley Hospice.
15. Maximise the use of the CRM to inform and develop strategic plans.
16. Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising or Director of Income Generation.
Knowledge and educational achievements:
Essential:
· GCSE’s (Grade A to C) or equivalent in English and Maths
· Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for business use
Desirable:
● Evidence of further education in this field
Experience and work achievements:
Essential:
● Demonstrable experience of working in a corporate/ trusts charitable fundraising role with strong understanding of new business and account management, including securing multi-year partnerships (min £10k per annum)
● Experience of leading teams through growth and change
● Experience of producing budgets and strong financial management skills
Desirable:
● Demonstrable experience of working with major donors, including onboarding and stewardship
Skills and abilities:
Essential:
● An ability to manage and prioritise a number of relationships, working to deadlines and agreed targets
● Strong people leadership skills
● Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to network, influence and negotiate with a wide range of people
● Excellent writing skills with a demonstrable commitment to high standards of presentation
● Current knowledge of corporate fundraising trends, and current fundraising legislation and regulation.
● Excellent IT skills including advanced CRM analytical skills
● A willingness and ability to operate in an open, honest, flexible way and at ease with being accountable
Personal attributes:
Essential:
● Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks
● Positive and flexible approach
● Commitment to delivering excellent supporter experience
● Passion for the work of the hospice
● Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
● Ability to travel locally where required
● Act as an ambassador for Barnsley Hospice at all times
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The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for managing FFRP, a London wide programme that supports families on low income to access good quality, free and independent advice, in order to prevent or alleviate financial hardship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, confident in relationship management and in evaluation and monitoring, with a strong understanding of the free legal advice sector in London.
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for additional information about LLST and the role.
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Since 1892, Birmingham Dogs Home has been rescuing, reuniting and rehoming dogs across the West Midlands. Each year, thousands of dogs receive the second chance they deserve because of the generosity of our supporters.
As we prepare to celebrate our 135th anniversary, we're investing in our income generation team and are now looking for an experienced Events & Community Fundraising Manager to help shape the next stage of its development.
You will lead an established portfolio of fundraising activities, building on the success of our events portfolio such as Family Fun Day and Santa Paws, whist growing participation in challenge events and developing new community fundraising opportunities across the West Midlands.
Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you'll lead our events and community fundraising programme, line manage our Community Partnerships function and play a key role in developing one of the charity's most important income streams.
About You
We're looking for someone with experience in events and/or community fundraising who enjoys working with people and creating new opportunities.
You will be organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable taking responsibility for your own work. You will enjoy developing relationships with supporters, community groups and colleagues, and won't be afraid to try new ideas if they have the potential to grow income or improve our supporters’ experience.
You will recognise the importance of delivering an excellent experience for our supporters and understand the role that events and community fundraising play in helping Birmingham Dogs Home achieve its ambitions.
In return, we offer:
- Two weeks' free dog boarding
- 25% discount on veterinary treatment
- Free on-site parking
- Life assurance
- BHSF Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining:
* Why this role appeals to you
* Your experience of delivering successful events and/or community fundraising activities.
Application deadline: Monday 10th August
First stage interview: w/c Monday 17th August (can be flexible due to holiday period)
Please note that due to the high number of applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Birmingham Dogs Home, our dedicated team cares for stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Are you an experienced event manager ready to take strategic ownership of a flagship fundraising event with an established reputation and a seven-figure impact?
Womankind Worldwide is looking for an ambitious and experienced Event Manager to lead our International Women's Day Gala - a prestigious event that brings together more than 400 leaders from the worlds of finance, law and business and raises over £1.2 million each year to support women's rights organisations and movements.
This is far more than an event delivery role. You'll take strategic ownership of the Gala, leading its planning, delivery and future development. Working closely with our volunteer Gala Committee, sponsors, donors, suppliers and senior colleagues, you'll identify opportunities to grow income, strengthen partnerships, enhance the guest experience and ensure the Gala continues to evolve and thrive.
We're looking for someone who:
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Has significant experience leading high-profile fundraising, corporate or major events.
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Can balance strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail.
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Builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors and volunteers.
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Is confident managing complex projects, budgets and multiple priorities.
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Is passionate about using events to inspire supporters and maximise fundraising impact.
At Womankind, you'll join a feminist organisation working alongside women's rights organisations and movements to advance gender equality. We offer flexible and hybrid working, a supportive team culture and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to a more equal world.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, the opportunity to shape the future of a highly successful event and the chance to use your skills to support feminist movements globally, we'd love to hear from you.
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At HOPE worldwide UK, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to overcome poverty and fulfil their God-given potential. We have helped over 8,000 people experiencing homeless in London find a place to call home, and empower communities around the world to access education, healthcare and economic empowerment opportunties. Could you help us build on that impact as HOPE worldwide UK’s first dedicated Fundraising Manager?
About HOPE worldwide UK:
HOPE worldwide UK is a Christ-centred charity with a mission to empower people to overcome poverty and homelessness through compassionate service. In the UK, we help people who are homeless access and sustain suitable accommodation and deliver holiday clubs for at risk children. Internationally, we partner with locally-led programmes that provide practical support including education, humanitarian aid, vocational training and healthcare. We are part of the wider HOPE worldwide international family - serving communities through a shared commitment to dignity, compassion and practical action.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to grow support for our work in the UK and internationally.
You will lead the implementation of our 2026–2028 fundraising strategy, develop compelling supporter journeys and creating inspiring propositions that connect donors with the difference their generosity makes. Working closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Fundraising Committee, you will bring focus, energy and professional fundraising expertise to a charity with a loyal supporter base and significant potential for growth.
Key Details:
Location: UK (Flexible: Remote or Hybrid if preferred). There will be a few in-person meetings/events in our London office or other specific venues each year, with flexibility to work where convenient (office or home) most of the time.
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE). Flexibility over how hours are distributed across the week.
Salary: £37,000 – £43,000 FTE, pro rata (c. £22,200 - £25,800 for 3 days per week), depending on experience
Start Date: September (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 5% Employer Pension Contribution; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
What You will do:
- Lead the delivery of HOPE worldwide UK’s fundraising strategy, with clear plans, priorities, KPIs and income targets.
- Develop a compelling case for support that inspires existing donors, re-engages lapsed supporters and reaches new and younger audiences.
- Design and deliver segmented supporter journeys across individual giving, regular giving, appeals and stewardship activity.
- Support the growth of sustainable income from high-potential streams including trusts and foundations, major donors, legacy giving, challenge events and corporate engagement.
- Work with programme colleagues to capture impact, develop strong donor reports and translate frontline insight into persuasive fundraising propositions.
- Oversee the effective use of the fundraising CRM, improving data quality, segmentation and insight-led decision making.
- Manage, mentor and encourage the Communications & Fundraising Team, creating clarity, focus and momentum.
- Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection requirements and internal policies.
This job is for you if you:
- Enjoy building relationships, telling powerful stories, and helping supporters see how their generosity creates lasting change in a Christian context.
- Combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.
- Are a confident, competent and values-led communicator.
Essential requirements:
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Faith: A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, committed to the vision and values of Hww UK.
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Experience: Demonstrable success in fundraising, with a strong track record in individual giving and recurring gift growth.
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Strategy: Experience in building or delivering a successful fundraising strategy and compelling cases for support.
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Communication: Excellent storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences (faith-based, secular, and younger donors).
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CRM and Data: Confident user of a fundraising CRM, able to manage data, segment supporters and use insight to inform decisions.
We know that there will be strong candidates who will not fit all the criteria, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Desirable experience and skills:
- Experience in a faith-based, homelessness, poverty relief or international development charity.
- Knowledge of legacy fundraising, trust fundraising or major donor relationships.
- Experience of community, church or challenge event fundraising.
Why Join Us?
This role offers real ownership: the chance to shape systems, strengthen supporter relationships and build sustainable income that directly supports people experiencing poverty in the UK and overseas. If you are motivated by faith, compassion and measurable impact, we would love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities:
In light of the Christian ethos of the Charity and the nature and context of the work to be undertaken by this role, it is considered that there is an occupational requirement for the Fundraising Manager to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
The requirements of job applicants and existing members of staff who have a disability will be reviewed to ensure that, wherever possible, reasonable adjustments are made to enable them to enter into or remain in employment with us.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your motivation, skills and experience.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to online interviews during August.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our mission is to empower people to overcome poverty and homelessness through our compassionate service.

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We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, building meaningful relationships and inspiring communities to fundraise for a great cause.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you can really see your ideas coming to life. If you want to join an ambitious Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021 we would love to hear from you!
About Kidney Care UK
There are 7.2 million people with some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the UK, equivalent to 1 in 10 people. There are one million people in the UK who have CKD but are not aware of it.
Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
About the Role
As our Senior Community and Events Officer, you will play a pivotal role in growing and developing Kidney Care UK's community fundraising programme, helping supporters across the UK raise vital funds to support people affected by kidney disease.
You will lead on developing and expanding our community fundraising income through supporter-led fundraising, local groups, community organisations, schools, clubs and community partnerships. Alongside this, you'll manage a portfolio of exciting challenge and special events, including the Manchester Marathon, Great North Run, our Treks and Adrenaline programme, and other fundraising opportunities that engage supporters and inspire lasting connections with the charity.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves relationship fundraising, enjoys identifying new opportunities for growth, and is motivated by delivering exceptional supporter experiences that maximise income and long-term engagement.
You'll also mentor and guide our Fundraising Assistant, helping to develop a high-performing team and contributing to our ambitious fundraising strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and growth of Kidney Care UK's community fundraising programme, increasing supporter participation, income and engagement.
- Build and manage relationships with individual fundraisers, community groups, schools, clubs, faith groups and local organisations.
- Develop innovative community fundraising campaigns, initiatives and resources to inspire supporters to fundraise in their own communities.
- Identify and secure new community fundraising opportunities, creating a strong pipeline of future income.
- Manage, grow and attend a portfolio of challenge events, including the Manchester Marathon, Great North Run, Treks and Adrenaline programme, and other third-party challenge events.
- Develop and deliver a programme of special events and fundraising opportunities that engage existing and new supporters.
- Provide outstanding stewardship to supporters, ensuring every fundraiser feels valued, supported and motivated throughout their journey.
- Monitor and manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
- Line-manage, coach and support the Fundraising Assistant to ensure team success and development.
- Work closely with the Communications and Marketing teams to develop recruitment, engagement and fundraising campaigns.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant fundraising regulations, health and safety requirements and GDPR.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on fundraising performance, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Keep informed of community fundraising trends and best practice, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the programme.
About You
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated individual who will bring the following:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a community fundraising or events role, with a proven ability to deliver successful programmes of work.
- Proven experience in organising events, using creativity and strategy to maximise participation and revenue.
- Excellent project management skills – you can juggle multiple projects and deadlines with ease.
- A creative flair for spotting opportunities, developing ideas and executing them flawlessly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you know how to build lasting relationships.
- A passionate, energetic, and self-motivated approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences.
- Experience of managing budgets and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.
- An eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, keeping events running seamlessly.
Though not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous:
- Experience with Beacon or other fundraising databases.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection.
- Understanding of long-term or chronic health conditions.
What we offer
Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:
- Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
- Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
- Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
- Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere, Charity Comms and NVCO. There are also opportunities to complete apprenticeships.
Apply today
If you feel you are the right fit for the role, please press Apply, where you will be asked to upload a recent CV which includes a cover letter. In your cover letter please demonstrate in no more than 2 sides of A4 how you meet the person specification within the job description.
Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them so may decide to close the advert early.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Interviews will be held in person in Alton on Friday 7th August.
Please ensure you include a cover letter on not more than two pages which clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria as specified in the job description. CV's without a cover letter will automatically be rejected.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with the brilliant National Literacy Trust as they look to appoint a Fundraising Officer to support the delivery and growth of their individual giving, community fundraising and events programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised fundraiser to join a supportive and ambitious team. You'll play a vital role in delivering engaging fundraising events, building lasting supporter relationships and helping to generate the income that powers the work of The National Literacy Trust.
Fundraising Officer
- Home-based but contracted to London office (hybrid working, approximately twice a month in the London office)
- Permanent
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
- £31,000 per annum
About the National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. Working directly with families, schools, nurseries, prisons and local communities across the UK, they tackle some of the country's greatest literacy and poverty challenges. Their research-led approach has established them as a leading authority on literacy, helping to change life stories and create opportunities for those who need them most.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated fundraiser to develop their experience across events, individual giving and community fundraising within one of the UK's most respected charities.
Working closely with the Senior Development Manager, you'll help deliver a varied portfolio of fundraising activity, including challenge events, community fundraising initiatives and supporter engagement programmes. You'll play a key role in stewarding supporters, coordinating fundraising events and ensuring all activity is delivered to a high standard and in line with fundraising regulations.
The role offers excellent exposure across fundraising disciplines and would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple projects and delivering outstanding supporter experiences.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Implement and deliver supporter stewardship plans to build long-term donor relationships
- Coordinate the charity's annual overseas challenge event
- Manage third-party fundraising events, including recruitment, marketing and supporter communications
- Support mass participation fundraising activity and community fundraising initiatives
- Manage fundraising administration and supporter communication processes
- Maintain accurate data, reporting and prospect identification processes
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant regulations and best practice
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Development, Finance, Marketing and Communications teams
- Create individual giving digital campaigns to drive year-round, recurring and seasonal donations
- Create compelling fundraising content for these campaigns, including emails, landing pages and social media posts and work closely with the marketing and communications team
- Update website content and manage email marketing planning, delivery, list management and automations
About You
We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and relationship-focused fundraiser who is passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences.
You'll bring:
- Experience supporting fundraising activities and events within a charity setting
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and charity sector good practice
- Excellent administration and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A customer-focused approach and confidence building relationships with supporters
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Desirable experience includes:
- Financial administration or budget management
- Working with sensitive or confidential information
- Experience using CRM databases, ideally Salesforce
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected national charity with an inspiring mission and a collaborative, flexible working culture. You'll gain experience across several fundraising disciplines while helping to deliver programmes that empower children, young people and adults through improved literacy. The organisation supports flexible working and offers the chance to develop your fundraising career within a talented and supportive team.
To Apply
To request a full job pack and arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Kevin Croasdale at Charity People.
Key Dates
- Closing date: 5pm Thursday 23 July
- Invitations to interview : Friday 24th July
- Interviews: Online, Friday 31 July (one-stage process)
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 including 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.
Sporting Events Officer
Salary: £31,000–£33,000 per annum
Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in our City office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Join Team Tommy’s and help save babies’ lives.
An exciting opportunity to join the Sporting Events fundraising team at Tommy’s and help raise over £2.4m towards vital life-saving research to help save babies’ lives. We have a multitude of running, trekking and challenge events in our portfolio, and this role has visibility across all of them. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising events experience and develop their career in a supportive, ambitious team.
As Sporting Events Officer, you'll support the delivery of Tommy’s sporting events programme, helping to recruit, engage and steward thousands of supporters while ensuring excellent event administration and supporter experience. You'll work across participant recruitment, fundraising, supporter communications, event delivery and data management, playing a key role in helping the team achieve its ambitious fundraising targets. [Sporting E...PACK 2026 | PDF]
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Passionate about delivering great supporter experiences
- Experienced in administration and customer service
- Confident building relationships with supporters and colleagues
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Interested in fundraising, events and mass participation challenges
Why Tommy's?
Join a passionate organisation dedicated to stopping the heartbreak of baby loss and making pregnancy and birth safer for everyone. You'll be part of a collaborative team, gain exposure to a wide range of fundraising events, and have opportunities to develop your career while making a genuine difference.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via CharityJob, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
For full details of the role, including the complete job profile, responsibilities, person specification and further information about Tommy's, please refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Tommy’s is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.
Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.
Thank you in advance for your interest in joining Team Tommy's. We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD
Is seeking to recruit the following:
Fundraising Officer - Grants and Trusts
Hours:
35 per week
(May Include Evening and Weekend Work)
Salary: £30,976 p.a. - £33,688 p.a.
Grade 6 Pt. 21-24
Fixed Term Funded for 14 Months from Recruitment into the Post
Do you want your work to truly make a difference?
At Merseyside Youth Association, we don’t just run projects — we transform lives. From dynamic creative workshops to vital one-on-one interventions, we open doors for young people and celebrate every step of their journey, big or small.
This is your chance to:
· Create life-changing opportunities
· Champion a whole-person approach
· Build skills that last a lifetime
We’re on the lookout for a driven, passionate and proactive Fundraising Officer to fuel our mission. This isn’t just about raising funds — it’s about creating brighter futures.
Your role will include:
· Identifying and securing funding from Trusts, Foundations, and Grant-Giving Bodies
· Working hand-in-hand with our Senior Leadership Team and expert consultants
· Supporting existing projects and helping to launch new, impactful initiatives
· Maintaining a well-managed donor database and ensuring GDPR compliance
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has a track record in Trust and Grant Fundraising
· Can spot funding opportunities a mile away
· Brings a compelling voice to our cause
· Is deeply passionate about empowering young people
Join a team where your success will help young people across Merseyside believe in themselves, adapt, thrive and achieve the futures they deserve.
Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children.
The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,
For an application pack and further information please visit our website and complete the online application.
Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.
Closing Date for Completed Applications: Midnight Friday 31st July 2026
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment
Creating a Positive and Lasting Change in the Lives of Merseyside's Young People
Join Challengers as Community Events and Partnerships Manager to play a key role in growing sustainable income and supporter engagement for the charity.
Location: Hybrid / Guilford (3 days per week in office)
Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 10th August 2026
About Challengers
For almost 50 years, Challengers has been transforming the lives of disabled children and young people through inclusive play. We break down barriers, reduce isolation, support families, and provide respite and community when it’s needed most.
Nearly 1 in 5 children has a SEND need, yet many are excluded from school, play and community life, lacking safe spaces to connect and belong. This leads to isolation for children and intense pressure on families. Children become isolated, missing out on vital opportunities to develop confidence, friendship and independence. Parents are facing exhaustion, declining mental health and often being forced to give up work.
Challengers exists to break this cycle, creating inclusive, community-based spaces and providing services where disabled children and their families are supported. From play and youth schemes to family days and parent carer training and three alternative provision sites, our work tackles inclusion at its root by focusing on belonging, connection and dignity.
About the role
As the Community Events and Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in growing sustainable income and supporter engagement for Challengers.
Leading the community, corporate & events team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious programme of community fundraising, challenge events, partnerships and supporter engagement activities.
You will ensure supporters receive an exceptional experience throughout their journey with Challengers, building long-term relationships that maximise impact, retention and income.
Working collaboratively across the fundraising, communications and service delivery teams, you will identify opportunities to strengthen supporter engagement, raise the profile of Challengers and support the delivery of organisational fundraising objectives.
Acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Challengers, you will represent the charity at fundraising, networking and community events and help build meaningful relationships with supporters, volunteers, local organisations and partners.
Who we are looking for
We seek a relationship-focused fundraising professional who thrives on bringing people together to make a tangible difference. You’ll be passionate about creating exceptional supporter experiences, building lasting relationships and delivering engaging fundraising activities that inspire individuals, communities and corporate partners to support our mission.
You’ll have experience of managing successful fundraising or engagement events, corporate partnerships and delivering community fundraising programmes which deliver on ambitious income targets.
Above all, you’ll be a collaborative and supportive team player who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding supporter experiences. You’ll be inspired by Challengers’ mission, embrace the social model of disability and be motivated by the opportunity to help create a world where disabled children and young people can play, learn and thrive without barriers.
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th August 2026.
ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job title: Grants Manager
Salary: £39,428-£50,450
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Grants & Impact Team, overseeing grant giving and grant management processes within Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
A senior member of the Grants Team, the post holder will manage Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s grant awarding process, providing approximately £5m of grant awards to the Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust (the ‘Trust’) per year, with ambitions for significant growth.
The Grants Manager will help develop and implement multi-year strategies to support the identification of fundraising needs and grant requirements. In doing so, the post holder will work closely with both Trust colleagues and our charity fundraising and marketing teams.
The post holder will report to the Director of Grants & Impact (DoG&I) and line manage the Senior Grants Officer and Grants Officer.
Main Duties/Tasks:
Strategic Planning, Financial Management & Reporting
- Work collaboratively with the DoG&I to develop and implement strategic, multi-year plans and budgets.
- Monitor progress against strategic plans, budgets, Key Performance Indicators and produce reports for key meetings such as the Charitable Spending Committee.
- Work with the Trust to identify upcoming funding requirements. Support the development of funding priorities, proposals and projects in line with the strategic direction of the Trust and Charity.
- Support the development of internal and external partnerships in line with our strategic plans and priorities.
Grant Applications & Awards
- Develop and oversee the grants application process, ensuring it aligns with the charitable spending strategy and is accessible to all applicants across the Trust.
- Manage the grants awards process, ensuring that applications are reviewed and approved in line in a timely manner within the agreed authority levels.
- Support grant applicants through the process, linking them with the relevant fundraising team and other colleagues where appropriate.
- Provide successful applicants with award letters and grant terms and conditions, tailored as required, with the support of the Grants Senior Officer and Officer.
- Work with the Finance Team to collate financial information on grant awards for reporting to the Charitable Spending Committee and funders.
Communication & Relationships
- Lead on the promotion of opportunities available to apply for Charitable Funding.
- Develop key relationships throughout the Trust that support the grant award and reporting process.
- Develop relationships with the Youth Forum, enabling youth voice in grant making.
- Work closely with the Impact & Insights Manager to ensure that grants awarded are likely to have impact and that this is a central part of the Charity’s grant making.
- Work proactively with the Fundraising and Marketing Teams to ensure that sufficient information is provided in relation to planned and approved grants and appeals.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Finance Team, working together to ensure financial accuracy and a smooth process of grants management.
- Help promote and maintain a positive culture within the Grants & Impact team.
- Line management of the Grants Senior Officer and Grants Officer.
Innovation & Development
- Work collaboratively with the Digital & Database Manager and Impact & Insights Manager to develop the CRM system for tracking grant awards and reporting data.
- Be a specialist in grant awarding and maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.
Courage
We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.
Together
We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.
Passion
We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.
Magic
We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.
Additional Information
In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Monday 27th July 2026
Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Monday 10th August 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.








