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We're looking for an experienced Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager to lead our trusts and foundations fundraising programme, securing high-value and multi-year grants that help transform lives. You'll work closely with senior leaders to develop compelling funding propositions, manage key funder relationships and oversee a strong pipeline of opportunities.
You will also line manage a Trusts Officer. If you have a proven track record of securing significant grant income and thrive on developing ambitious funding strategies, we'd love to hear from you.
Key attributes:
Strategic thinker and strong relationship builder with the confidence to engage and influence funders, senior stakeholders and executive leaders
Excellent bid writer and project manager, able to turn complex programmes and impact data into compelling funding proposals while managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Analytical and commercially aware, using data, forecasting and pipeline management to drive performance. People-focused manager with experience developing and supporting team members to achieve success.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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Join the RHN Fundraising Team and help make a profound difference to the lives of people living with neuro-disability.
Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.
Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.
We’re looking for an experienced Trusts & Major Gifts Manager to lead and grow a key area of fundraising at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our trusts and foundations and major gifts programme, build strong relationships with funders and supporters, and secure significant income to enhance the lives of our patients and their families.
Job title: Trusts and Major Gifts Manager
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £37,094 (£47,380 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, part time (4 days per week)
Location: Putney, 1 day per week from home
Key responsiblities
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Lead income generation, driving the team to achieve an annual target of £1.25m+ and developing a strong, sustainable pipeline of trusts, foundations, statutory and lottery funding.
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Manage and develop the team, setting targets and KPIs, allocating opportunities effectively, and providing coaching, support and constructive feedback.
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Build and nurture funder relationships, identifying new prospects, developing tailored stewardship plans, and representing the RHN through meetings, visits and presentations.
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Develop compelling funding applications, working across the organisation to demonstrate impact, understand funding needs and secure multi-year and transformational grants.
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Stay ahead of the funding landscape, monitoring trends and emerging opportunities and advising on potential new sources of income.
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Oversee effective fundraising management, including budgets, reporting, CRM records, application deadlines and performance against targets.
Person specification: Essential (E) and Desirable (D)
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Educated to degree level (or equivalent) (E)
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Fundraising qualification (D)
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Working knowledge of fundraising best practice; at least 2 years’ experience of grant fundraising; proven record of securing gifts of 5/6 figures and multi-year opportunities (E)
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At least 2 years’ experience in a team management role (E)
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Experience of Raiser’s Edge (or similar fundraising database) as a tool in supporter relationship management and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate training can be provided. (E)
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Experience of using research techniques to acquire information about existing and prospective funders. (E)
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Excellent prospect research and profile creation. (E)
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Excellent interpersonal skills – strong influencing, relationship building and networking skills to develop and nurture donor relationships. Ability to quickly establish rapport with a diverse range of people. (E)
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Ability to conceive and develop complex proposals (E)
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A flexible approach to work as this role will require some outside of normal office hours working. (E)
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Comfortable working in a hospital setting where interaction with patients, staff, and families is common place (E)
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
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Generous Annual Leave entitlement
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Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
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Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
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Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
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Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
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Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
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Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
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More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.
The RHN is a charity, independent from the NHS but working closely with it, to provide the best possible care for people living with neuro-disability.

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who can help us grow our fundraising and generate vital income to support our work with unpaid carers across County Durham and Darlington.
This is a varied role where you’ll lead on developing fundraising opportunities, from researching trusts and foundations and preparing high-quality funding applications, to building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters.
About the role
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to identify funding opportunities and help us demonstrate the difference our services make to carers.
Your work will include:
- Researching trusts, foundations and other funding opportunities
- Preparing funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest
- Developing community fundraising and individual giving
- Building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters
- Developing corporate partnerships, sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities
- Supporting local people and groups who want to fundraise for us
- Preparing reports for funders and helping us demonstrate the impact of their support
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, business development, grant applications or income generation, alongside strong written communication and relationship-building skills.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and shares our commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers.
Please visit our website to download the full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.
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Location: Remote; able to travel into London easily
Benefits: Flexible working, private healthcare, 35 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), £500 contribution towards work laptop
Reporting to: Founder
About the Schools Consent Project
The Schools Consent Project is a charity that sends lawyers into schools to teach 11–18-year-olds aboutconsent and key sexual offences. Education is prevention: by introducing consent-literacy in classrooms, youngpeople grow up making more informed, ethical decisions and are less likely to experience – or perpetrate –sexual violence in later life.
As we continue to scale, we are seeking an ambitious and proactive Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to helpsecure the resources and relationships that will enable us to reach more young people across the UK.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Founder, the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager will lead the charity’s fundraising andpartnership development activity across a range of income streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors and individual giving.
This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. As the charity’s sole designated fundraising professional, youwill work closely with the Founder, who remains actively involved in fundraising, strategic relationships andexternal engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Income Generation
•Work with the Founder to develop and deliver the charity’s fundraising strategy.
•Build and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, companies and individual supporters.
•Monitor fundraising performance and report on progress against targets.
Trusts & Foundations
•Research and target prospective funders.
•Prepare high-quality funding applications and reports.
•Manage funder relationships.
Corporate Partnerships
•Help manage our relationships with existing corporate partners.
•Identify and develop relationships with new corporate partners.
•Help plan and run corporate partnership touchpoints throughout the year.
Individual Giving & Major Donors
•Support the cultivation and stewardship of individual donors.
•Help plan and run donor touchpoints throughout the year.
Partnerships & External Relations
•Build relationships with brands and organisations aligned with the charity’s mission.
•Represent the charity at meetings, events and networking opportunities.
Fundraising Operations
•Maintain accurate fundraising records and data.
•Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.
•Draft fundraising materials, impact reports and donor communications.
•Support the Founder and Director in reporting on fundraising to the Board.
Person Specification
Essential
•Experience of successful fundraising within the charity sector.
•A track record of securing income through multiple fundraising streams.
•Excellent written communication and proposal-writing skills.
•Strong relationship-building skills.
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
•Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•Commitment to the mission and values of the Schools Consent Project.
Desirable
•Experience working within a small charity.
•Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems
Safeguarding and Equality
The Schools Consent Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We ask applicants to draft their applications without using AI (save for checking spelling or grammar), so that we can get a real sense of your suitability for the role.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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Trusts & Foundations Manager
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Location: Sheffield
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations
Salary: up to £41,758.26 per annum
Hours and basis: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week / Permanent position
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused fundraising professional to join us as our Trusts & Foundations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts and foundations, helping to secure vital funding that transforms the lives of children, young people and their families.
About the role
In this key fundraising role, you will lead the development and management of relationships with trusts and foundations, securing funding for projects that make a real difference across Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Charity and the Trust, you will identify new funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals and build strong partnerships with grant-making organisations. You will manage an established portfolio of supporters while cultivating new prospects, delivering excellent stewardship and impact reporting to secure long-term funding relationships and sustainable income growth.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, developing tailored engagement strategies to maximise income and impact.
- Identify, research and cultivate new funding opportunities to build a strong pipeline of prospects.
- Write high-quality, persuasive funding applications, proposals and cases for support.
- Work closely with charity and hospital colleagues to gather project information, budgets, outcomes and impact data.
- Deliver excellent stewardship through regular communication, reporting and relationship management.
- Demonstrate the impact of donor support through compelling reports and evidence-based communications.
- Support the delivery of wider philanthropy and fundraising objectives through strong collaboration and partnership working.
About you
We’re looking for a motivated and proactive fundraising professional with experience of securing income from trusts and foundations. You will be passionate about building meaningful relationships and confident in developing persuasive funding applications that inspire support and deliver results.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, including prospecting, cultivation, stewardship and pipeline management.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to develop tailored engagement plans for supporters.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience producing compelling grant applications, proposals and donor reports.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative and results-focused approach to fundraising.
- The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
For further details please read the full job description which outlines the behaviours, qualities, skills and experience we are looking for.
Why join us?
At Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, you’ll be part of a passionate and ambitious team dedicated to making a real difference for children and young people. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, secure transformational funding and play a key role in helping us achieve our mission to create a healthier future for children.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today by with your CV and covering letter
Closing date: 7th September 2026 – 9am
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you directly. We thank you for your interest in joining Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
Agencies: We are not accepting unsolicited agency contact or applications for this role. Any CVs submitted by agencies without prior agreement will not be considered.
We support Sheffield Children’s to deliver life-changing care, comfort and new ideas to create healthier futures for children and young people.

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About Perennial
Perennial is the UK's only charity supporting everyone working in or retired from the horticultural community.
Working in horticulture isn't always straightforward. Challenges such as seasonality of work, physical injury, isolation, ill-health and financial hardship can arise when least expected.
As the charity for the industry, Perennial has a unique understanding of these challenges. Our free and confidential support services help horticulturists and their families navigate difficult periods in their lives through practical, financial and emotional support. Delivered through a network of caseworkers, debt advisers and wellbeing services across the UK, our work helps individuals and families build resilience and find stability during times of crisis.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to helping people in horticulture thrive. By offering the right support at the right time, we strengthen wellbeing, improve financial security, support family relationships and help people remain connected to the industry they love.
Alongside our support services, Perennial operates a select number of gardens and learning environments that help develop horticultural skills and careers, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector.
For more than 185 years, we have been helping people build better lives within horticulture.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow Perennial's trusts and foundations fundraising programme.
Our current trust income is modest but established, with a loyal group of family trust supporters generating circa £50,000–£60,000 annually against a growing pipeline of opportunities. We have recently strengthened our Services Directorate, creating a culture where colleagues are increasingly developing new projects and approaches that have strong potential for charitable funding.
We believe there is significant untapped opportunity within both our existing services and emerging projects. From advice and advocacy services to health, wellbeing, family support and employability programmes, Perennial delivers work that aligns strongly with the priorities of many charitable trusts and foundations.
This role is as much about developing fundable opportunities as it is about writing applications. We are looking for someone who enjoys building as well as managing; someone capable of identifying opportunities, developing persuasive cases for support and helping colleagues transform strong and growing service delivery into compelling funding propositions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a trusts and foundations programme with genuine growth potential and play a key role in unlocking significant future income for Perennial.
Purpose of the Role
To develop and grow income from charitable trusts and foundations by identifying opportunities, building meaningful relationships and securing significant grants for both core services and project-based activity.
The postholder will play a key role in strengthening Perennial's readiness for trust fundraising by helping colleagues develop projects, articulate impact, evidence need and create compelling cases for support.
A central aspect of the role will be collaborating with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders, helping colleagues translate their expertise, ideas and service delivery into attractive and fundable propositions.
The successful candidate will maximise support from Perennial's existing trust and foundation partners whilst developing a strong pipeline of new funders capable of supporting both current services and future strategic priorities. They will also work with senior colleagues to develop compelling narratives around organisational sustainability, long-term impact and the strategic use of charitable resources.
Key responsibilities
Trusts & Foundations fundraising
- Develop and deliver a trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
- Build and manage a pipeline of charitable trusts, foundations and institutional funders.
- Prepare high-quality funding applications, proposals, expressions of interest and cases for support.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with Perennial's strategic priorities.
- Manage funder stewardship, reporting and grant compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of applications, reporting deadlines and relationships within the CRM.
- Monitor income performance and provide regular pipeline and forecasting reports.
Project development
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders.
- Support colleagues to identify, shape and develop fundable projects and services.
- Work closely with service leads to gather impact data, outcomes, beneficiary stories and evidence of need.
- Help develop funding propositions ranging from small service enhancements to larger strategic initiatives.
- Ensure projects are clearly costed and supported by realistic budgets and outcomes frameworks.
Relationship management
- Develop strong relationships with new and existing funders.
- Create tailored stewardship plans for key supporters.
- Arrange visits, presentations and meetings with prospective funders.
- Act as a trusted internal adviser on trusts and foundations fundraising.
Strategic development
- Work with senior colleagues to develop compelling narratives around Perennial's financial position, reserves and long-term sustainability.
- Identify opportunities for multi-year and transformational funding.
- Monitor trends in trusts and foundations funding and advise on emerging opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven track record of securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.
- Experience managing a trusts and foundations pipeline.
- Excellent proposal and bid-writing skills.
- Experience developing compelling cases for support.
- Strong relationship management and stewardship skills.
- Ability to translate complex services into fundable propositions.
- Experience working with project budgets and impact reporting.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Experience using fundraising CRM systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Highly desirable
- Experience helping organisations build or expand a trusts fundraising programme.
- Experience securing five-figure and six-figure grants.
- Experience fundraising for welfare, health, employment, community or advice services.
- Understanding of balance sheet and reserves issues and how these can be addressed in grant applications.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
Success in the First 12 Months
The successful candidate will:
- Produce a comprehensive trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
- Build a robust pipeline of prospective funders.
- Develop a portfolio of compelling funding propositions and cases for support
- Strengthen internal project development processes.
- Increase the value and number of trust applications submitted.
- Secure significant new grant income.
- Establish strong relationships with key funders and prospects.
- Improve understanding of trusts fundraising across the organisation.
Help us make a difference
Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service provides specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Trusts Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and help secure the income that makes our work possible.
You will research and identify new funding opportunities, write compelling applications and reports, and build strong, lasting relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations. You will also have opportunities to support wider fundraising activity across corporate, philanthropy, community and individual giving.
About you
We are looking for someone with excellent writing, research and relationship-building skills, who is highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
You will ideally have experience of fundraising, grant applications, bid writing, relationship management or a similar role, together with the ability to produce persuasive written content tailored to different audiences.
Experience of using a CRM system, particularly Salesforce, would be desirable.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about making a difference and share our values of Determined, Empowering, Valuing Others, Integrity, Nurture and Empathy.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your fundraising skills to have a direct impact on local children and families. You will join a supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will make a real difference.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.
If you are a great communicator, excellent writer, a natural relationship builder and want your work to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Alexander Devine is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and Occupational Health clearance.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire


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Age Scotland is the national charity for older people.
Our vision is that no one in Scotland faces the challenges of older age alone.
We provide older people, their families and carers with high quality information and advice services and we tackle loneliness through our dedicated friendship programmes.
We campaign and influence on the issues older people tell us they care about. We support and fund hundreds of older people’s groups and community initiatives across the country and deliver workshops to improve people’s quality of life.
We involve and empower people affected by dementia and host national forums for older people from ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community to help address the inequalities they face.
We're looking for a passionate and talented Trusts, Foundations & Philanthropy Officer to join our Fundraising team.
In this key role, you'll secure funding from a diverse portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations, statutory and lottery funders, and mid to high value donors. You'll identify new funding opportunities, build strong relationships with supporters, develop compelling funding applications and reports, and help demonstrate the impact of our work across Scotland.
Working closely with colleagues throughout the Charity, you'll create persuasive cases for support and ensure funders and donors see the difference their contributions make. Your work will play a vital role in growing sustainable income, strengthening supporter relationships with professionalism and integrity, and helping Age Scotland deliver its ambitious plans for the future.
If you're an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills and experience of securing income through trusts, foundations or philanthropy, we'd love to hear from you.
The post will be Scotland-based, with a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office-based and external facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer, and flexible work patterns are available.
In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
· Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
· A range of learning and development opportunities
· Company sick pay
· Healthcare benefit through BHSF
· Discounted gym membership
· Discounts from major retailers
· Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
· A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
· Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
· Cycle to work scheme
· Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
· Enhanced family life policies.
Full details of the role are available from our website: www.age.scot/workforus.
Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Interviews will take place in person in Edinburgh on Wednesday 16th September.
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The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer is responsible for researching prospects, developing applications and managing deadlines to maintain and develop a strong portfolio of small and medium trust and foundation supporters, securing sustainable income for all aspects of The Brain Tumour Charity’s work in line with fundraising priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team.
You will manage and maintain a pipeline of compelling and well-written applications and reports being submitted to small and medium trusts and foundations, ensuring excellent cultivation and stewardship of these relationships. You will work with a wide variety of people including funders, volunteers and colleagues across The Charity to gather the information you need. You will also research and identify new trust prospects, interpret funder priorities and carry out due diligence checks, updating our CRM database. The role works primarily within the Trusts and Foundations team, whilst also working with colleagues from the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships team to support cross-team activities and projects.
📍Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2 days in the office each week. Please note that our office is currently based in Fleet; however, we will be relocating to Woking from 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this future change in location.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser with a proven record of writing successful applications, achieving four and five figure sums and multi-year grants and stewarding these relationships. You will have the ability to develop detailed and creative proposals and supporting budgets, with excellent written communication skills, research skills and a strong eye for detail and accuracy. You will work well with other teams to gather information, be able to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritise your workload.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Responsible for identifying and researching trusts and foundations, conducting due diligence checks and building a pipeline of prospects whose funding priorities resonate with the work of The Charity.
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Managed by the Trusts and Prospect Research Manager, develop and manage a portfolio of applications and reports in accordance with deadlines and fundraising priorities.
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Submit relevant, professional and inspiring applications and project proposals to small and medium trusts, securing multi-year awards wherever possible.
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Work with multiple departments to gather information, case studies, budgets and project updates to write compelling applications and reports.
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Manage trust relationships by maintaining existing relationships and being aware of each trust’s preferences and requirements. Optimising giving potential and long-term support through excellent stewardship and donor care.
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Maintain reporting systems to record fundraising activity and income generation, using our CRM database.
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Deliver against agreed income and expenditure targets.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is specialist permanent role that is key to enabling Inter Care’s work. Within this, the core of the role is to ensure that our major sources of income from Trusts and Grant makers are delivered in line with our fundraising strategy.
As a senior role within Inter Care, it will support the CEO by ensuring that our activities in this area are well aligned with our ambition to increase our impact.
KEY TASKS & SKILLS
Fundraising from Trusts and Grant Makers
a. Define the fundraising strategy and deliver it through efficient research and effective applications to Trusts & Foundations.
b. Be able to write persuasively and tailor applications to different audiences.
c. Develop a strong relationship and establish good communication channels with key partners.
d. Think both strategically and methodically.
e. Be a self-starter and have initiative in developing new approaches
f. Be confident in establishing strong working relationships with external organisations and contacts.
In addition, the job holder will perform any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the post, required by the CEO.
Our mission is to save lives and alleviate suffering through the provision of surplus medical resources to rural partner health units in Africa



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At Betknowmore UK, we work to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm through support, education, training and community engagement, embracing the insight and knowledge of 'Experts by Experience' alongside evidence-based approaches. As our Grants, Contracts and Commissioning Lead, you'll grow our income from two connected routes: grants from charitable trusts and foundations, and statutory and commissioned income secured through contracts, tenders and procurement. You'll be expected to at least sustain our current grants and contracts turnover, with real ambition to grow it by a further 10-20%.
This newly created role owns the full grants and contracts cycle — identifying opportunities, managing the pipeline, project-managing complex bids and writing tailored, persuasive applications. You'll be well supported: subject matter experts across the organisation will provide technical content for bids, budgets are prepared alongside finance, and our CEO and directors front the most senior funder relationships.
What you'll be doing
- Delivering a pipeline of high-quality grant and statutory/commissioned bids to meet agreed income targets, prioritising by value, likelihood and strategic fit
- Researching and identifying trust and foundation funding opportunities, and writing compelling, tailored proposals drawing on our impact data and stories
- Developing income from government, health and other commissioning bodies, including preparing and submitting tenders and procurement responses such as ITTs and PQQs
- Monitoring funding trends and emerging opportunities, including the developing commissioning landscape under the statutory gambling levy
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with funders, and developing stewardship plans to maximise engagement and retention
- Project-managing complex, multi-stage bids: planning timelines, coordinating stakeholders and turning colleagues' technical input into funder-ready copy
- Maintaining accurate pipeline and reporting records, and tracking progress against income targets
- Contributing to annual planning, budgeting and our wider income-generation strategy
What we're looking for
We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
- A proven track record of securing significant and/or multi-year income from trusts, foundations or statutory funders
- Exceptional bid-writing skills: clear, persuasive, carefully edited proposals tailored to different funder audiences
- Experience project-managing complex bids, coordinating stakeholders and gathering technical content through multi-stage application processes
- An understanding of statutory funding and commissioning processes, including tendering and procurement routes such as ITTs and PQQs
- Excellent relationship management with funders or external stakeholders
- Strong numeracy and experience preparing budgets for funders
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Knowledge of the gambling harms, addiction, health or social welfare sectors would be advantageous, as would experience working in a small or growing charity, familiarity with CRM and fundraising databases, and experience contributing to a wider income-generation strategy.
Why join us?
You'll be joining a growing, ambitious charity making a real difference to people's lives. This is a rare chance to shape a brand-new role, own the full grants and contracts cycle from the ground up, and directly grow the income that funds our support for people affected by gambling harm.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV, covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the Person Specification, along with a sample of your writing (this could be a previous funding application, bid, or another piece of persuasive writing you're proud of).
We support and provide information to those harmed by gambling, whilst raising awareness of gambling’s potential harms through education and training
Quartet Community Foundation is looking for an experienced manager who enjoys building relationships, has strong communication skills, strives to achieve excellent donor stewardship and is motivated by Quartet’s mission and values.
The role
This is a key role within Quartet’s Philanthropy team, leading our place-based work across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and building new relationships in North Somerset alongside our new Head of Professional Adviser Partnerships, helping donors give confidently and effectively to achieve meaningful impact in local communities.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of fund holders, provide high-quality, trusted philanthropy advice and grant making support, build relationships with prospects and partners, and raise Quartet’s profile across B&NES. They will also engage with our North Somerset fund holders and grantees. They will support events, develop insight into local community need, contribute to our wider philanthropy strategy, and line manage four Philanthropy Officers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £20,000 at 17.5hrs a week (£40,000 per annum pro rata)
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a UK-wide voluntary organisation and charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in farming and ‘walk with’ people at times of difficulty and change. We have been described as a ‘lifeline’ and a ‘trusted friend’ by people we have helped, and support over 12,500 people in agriculture each year with a wide range of issues.
We are recruiting a part-time Trust Fund and Legacy Development Manager. You will be reporting to the Head of Partnerships.
You will build vital relationships with Trusts, Foundations and other grant providers, generating income and helping to ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.
You will also focus on increasing the volume and value of legacies left to FCN and nurturing these relationships and opportunities.
Now is an exciting time to be joining FCN – we are currently delivering our three-year strategy (2025 - 2027) and we are working with a wide range of stakeholders to create a resilient farming future for the next generation of farmers.
You will be working under your own initiative for much of the time, and will need a valid, clean driving license and own transport. Mileage expenses are reimbursed.
Key Relationships:
Internal: Close working relationships with Head of Partnerships, Head of Operations and Communications, Head of Finance and HR and other staff members.
External: Liaising with Trusts, Foundations, families and a wide range of other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
The Trust Fund and Legacy Development Manager will be responsible for:
Trusts:
- Lead on the development and delivery of a new trust fundraising strategy.
- Identify, research and write compelling applications to meet and / or exceed income targets.
- Oversight and management of relationships with existing and new trusts and foundations and delivering funding reports to a high and consistent standard, including evaluating impact.
- Writing and submitting high-quality bids and tailored proposals to secure charity funding from trusts, foundations, grant providers and other sources.
- Monitoring requirements of trust fund projects, including meeting deadlines and collating relevant information.
- Working with the Senior Leadership Team to identify opportunities and develop project proposals aligned to organisational strategy.
Legacy Development:
- Create and deliver an effective strategy for gifts in wills and in memory giving.
- Increasing income from legacies and wills, as well as maintaining and building legacy opportunities.
- Ensuring legacy funds are utilised in accordance with the wishes of the donor.
- Managing relationships with donors, families and other stakeholders.
- Recording income and donor support accurately and maintaining databases.
- Handling the responsibilities of the role sensitively and with care and compassion.
- Acknowledge and celebrate gifts in wills to raise awareness throughout the organisation, with its followers, supporters, staff and volunteers.
- Working with colleagues to gather content and produce high quality and inspirational updates for legacy supporters and their families.
- Respond to potential enquiries about all types of legacy gifts and gather details about each.
- Gather information from existing content and new sources to draft updates and other stewardship communications for individuals and legacy families.
- Identify case studies and stories from across our work, to show the impact of legacies and gifts in memory.
- Supporting on the delivery of projects and other charitable activities as and when required.
Essential Criteria:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent customer/donor care experience with a proven track record of exceptional listening skills.
· Methodical and organised approach to tasks with meticulous attention to detail with the ability to plan and prioritise.
· Experience in supporter acquisition, retention, and the development of supporters.
· Experience in writing funding bids, grants and proposals and tailoring bids to requirement and working to strict deadlines.
· Knowledge and experience of developing and maximising fundraising opportunities.
· Excellent organisational skills and deadline achievement.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Computer literacy including a working knowledge Microsoft office software, (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
· Ability to research, plan and budget.
· Able to work on own initiative while also as a key team member of the management team.
Desirable Criteria:
• Has worked in the charity sector previously.
• Knowledge and understanding of the law as it applies to charity legacies, taxes applicable to estates and probate/trust law and related processes.
• Has knowledge of agriculture and the rural community
• To have completed Higher Education (A-Levels, HNC, HND, foundation degree, bachelor’s all considered).
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at FCN.
*At times you may be expected to attend in-person meetings at Bragborough Hall Business Centre, Welton Rd, Braunston, Northamptonshire. You may need to travel in order to meet with donors and foundations.
Applicants must be based in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
International Nepal Fellowship (INF) is a Christian health and development charity. Since 1952 they have had a huge impact serving the most disadvantaged people and communities in Nepal.
As Nepal’s longest serving international NGO they continue to have ambitious plans. It is an exciting time to join INF as they enter a bold new strategic phase for 2026 to 2031.
The most disadvantaged communities in Nepal face a lack of access to healthcare, often walking for days to their nearest health post, or being unable to afford even basic treatment.
Kopila, who was diagnosed with leprosy several years ago, is a patient at INF’s Green Pastures Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal.
“Whenever I have to come back to Green Pastures I am grateful that all of the treatment is free, and I am happy because everybody there cares for me and loves me.”
We are looking for a Trusts Officer to join their small, passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure INF UK’s key supporters feel valued and connected with the charity. In partnership with Nepali organisations you will support marginalised people to overcome the barriers they face due to issues such as disability, poverty, gender or caste.
Please note that this is a part time role, the hours are 22.5 hours per week (increased hours will also be considered, to a maximum of 30 hours per week).
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As Trusts Officer you will report directly to the Philanthropy and Trusts Manager, supporting them to deliver the highest level of stewardship to donors.
As part of the Fundraising and Communications team, you will make an important contribution towards the development of income from major donors and trusts and foundations.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Write engaging, high quality, tailored applications and funder reports.
- Research trust, foundation and grant-giving prospects to develop a prospect pipeline.
- Ensure key supporters feel valued and connected with the charity.
- Manage and maintain accurate records, administration and budgets.
The Person
We are looking for someone who aligns with INF’s values and is passionately committed to their cause. You must be creative, compassionate and empathetic.
This role requires exceptional organisation and the ability to work proactively with initiative. As a small team being approachable, supportive and working collaboratively is key. Proven experience of building successful relationships both internally and externally is also vital, as well as exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Prior experience in trusts fundraising would be advantageous, however an understanding of how your skills and experience would be transferable in the role would also be considered.
As a faith-based Christian charity, it is a genuine occupational requirement for applicants to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. See the recruitment pack for more details.
Why INF?
INF UK has a small, supportive, connected team where ideas are welcomed and suggestions are encouraged. It is a real privilege to work with INF’s partners in Nepal, and a fantastic opportunity to learn about various projects and their delivery.
There is a genuine culture of learning and a real opportunity for development, especially at a unique phase of the charity’s long history as they work towards a new strategy.
INF places an emphasis on professional development and training to enable you to fulfil your role. They support employees in their desire to further their qualifications and careers, including offering opportunities to undertake training courses and attend conferences or events.
The charity offer agile working for all staff members which includes options for flexible working hours.
The charity’s other benefits include:
- Generous pension plan with employer contribution of 10%
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Group Life Insurance for all employees
Please note that INF are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. All offers of employment are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory employment screening, a basic DBS Check, and three references satisfactory to INF UK (including one reference from a church leader or someone able to speak to your Christian faith).
If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then apply here, or contact Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief (save where a genuine occupational requirement applies, as set out above), gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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