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Join Age UK Kensington and Chelsea at an exciting moment of growth as our new Fundraising Officer, where you’ll bring energy, creativity and initiative to a small team with big ambitions.
This is a varied and hands-on role within a small team. You will be confident building relationships with donors and supporters, supporting events and writing clear, persuasive fundraising content. You may already have experience across more than one fundraising area and will be keen to build your skills further in a broad fundraising role.
About us
We’re a vibrant, values-led local charity and proud partner of the Age UK network. Every day, we work alongside older people to design and deliver services that promote wellbeing, independence and dignity. From supporting people to manage their health, to tackling loneliness and influencing local policy, we put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
As we look to the future, we’re focused on innovation, growth and lasting impact — building stronger partnerships, diversifying our income, and creating new ways to reach more people across our borough.
Take a look at the full job / person spec enclosed for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so please avoid waiting until the advert closes before applying! We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
Due to capacity we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications received.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a challenging and rewarding position within a friendly and fast-paced charity, with clear growth amibitions and a determination to make a real impact on the employment prospects of young people with the most barriers to entering work.
You will bring ambition, ideas, clarity and consistency to income generation functions across the organisation. You will lead on bid-writing, as well as relationship building, cultivation and stewardship of local and national grant makers.
You will also help to develop new income streams for the charity, including building and mobilising a network of supporters and donors, to drive individual giving, sponsorship and fundraising activities.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience
•A track record (over three years) of securing income from trusts and foundations.
• A track record of securing income through individual giving and fundraising activities.
• Managing the full funding cycle, from prospect research, through to relationship stewardship and reporting.
• Managing a pipeline of multiple funders and donors.
• Managing multiple deadlines and a varied pipeline.
• Use of data and CRM systems to manage and track activity.
• Implementation of digital fundraising campaigns and donor journey tracking (desirable).
• Working within the education, charities and/or the voluntary youth sector (desirable).
Skills
• Exceptionally strong writing skills, with the ability to produce compelling funding applications and funder reports.
• Engaging communication skills, with the ability to adapt language and messaging to different platforms and audiences.
• Excellent numeracy and budget building skills.
• Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Very strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Creativity with the ability to make connections between themes and pull together engaging content to feed into fundraising activities.
• Highly organised, with an attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Attitude
• Positive and solution focussed.
• Self-assured, with a ‘can-do’ approach and the confidence to bring ideas to the table.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Welcomes feedback, with a desire to continuously improve and develop.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about improving young people’s lives.
• A commitment to our organisational values - empowerment, collaboration, reliability, quality, and learning.
WHAT WE OFFER
• £40,891 per annum
• 28 days leave (inc. 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
• 2 volunteering days
• 1 life event day
• Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)
• Flexible working (our core business hours are 10am to 3pm)
• Life insurance (5 x annual salary)
• Canada Life WeCare employee support package
PLEASE ONLY APPLY AFTER READING THE JOB PACK.
APPLY WITH A CV AND A COVER LETTER (OF NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES) ADDRESSING THE PERSON SPECIFICATION
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trusts Fundraiser
Location: Remote – Homebased
Contract: Part Time - 25 hours per week | Permanent
Salary: £29,656.01 - £31,134.23 (Full Time Equivalent)
Deafblind UK has championed people with dual sensory loss since 1928, helping them to overcome the unique set of challenges they face. We support the rights and interests of deafblind people of all ages, in the belief that they deserve the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest, retain their independence, and be included in their local communities. Wellbeing, emotional and practical support forms the cornerstone of our support services. These services are entirely ‘bespoke’, recognising the uniqueness of every individual, and they are based very firmly on our fundamental belief that disability does not mean inability.
The Impact You'll Make
In Trusts, we secure funding to help our colleagues deliver the services described above. So, we enable our colleagues to make a very real difference to the lives of those affected by dual sensory loss. We regard that as a privilege.
What We Need
An individual who will share our view, and who can enhance our team with their experience and expertise. Someone who will bring passion, who is not afraid of hard work, and a good team player. Someone who wants to help make a difference.
What you’ll be doing
You will produce excellent and compelling funding applications, based on thorough research. You will liaise with colleagues to help construct applications. Once funding is secured, you will steward your portfolio of funders to ensure that they are well informed about our work and inclined to provide us with further support. You will ensure that records are accurately maintained on our CRM system.
You will bring to the role:
- Proven experience in Trusts Fundraising
- Demonstrable evidence of first-class writing skills, with the capacity to translate complex subject matter into a compelling, and easily understood case for support
- Good research skills, with the ability to match the organisation’s projects and strands of work with funders’ priorities
- Good organisational skills with the capacity to meet multiple deadlines
- Good admin skills, with a good eye for detail, and a commitment to 100% accuracy
What You’ll Get In Return
- A strong, supportive, productive, high-performance team
- A commitment to personal development and growth in the job
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to help make a difference on behalf of one of the most vulnerable groups in society
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (increases by a day at both 3 years of service and 5 years of service)
- Westfield Health – which includes the below:
- Cash reimbursement for a range of health-related costs that we all incur regularly, such as dental and optical costs, hospital in patient or day care, and more.
- A Doctor line giving access to a GP 24/7
- A discount scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- 24-hour employee helpline
- Workplace Pension - eligible employees are enrolled onto the workplace pension scheme
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced fundraising and communications manager with a strong track record of income generation and communications expertise. A collaborative approach and commitment to Helen Arkell’s values is essential. You will be confident using digital technologies to support your work and have the ability to lead and deliver a fundraising strategy. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable stewarding donors and making financial asks.
Key Responsibilities
· Fundraising
o Responsibility for all aspects of fundraising for the organisation
o Development and implementation of multi-year fundraising strategy
o Lead and maintain a pipeline of opportunities across trusts, foundations and philanthropy
o Prepare high-quality, evidence-based funding applications and coordinate grant reporting and stewardship
o Maintain relationships with stakeholders including Patrons and High Net Worth individuals
· Communications
o Manage the organisations digital marketing and PR
o Oversee and manage content on the charity’s website
o Write compelling content for all social media platforms
o Oversee email marketing campaigns
o Use analytics tools to track and report on performance of campaigns
We’d love to hear from you if you would like to help shape the future of fundraising at Helen Arkell.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Calibre Audio is a national charity providing accessible audiobooks to people who are unable to read print due to visual impairment, dyslexia, or other conditions. Through a digital-first service and a diverse library, we enable people to experience the joy and lifelong benefits of reading.
Everyone has the legal right to equal access to information, yet only 7% of print books are converted to audio, the format needed for many disabled people. For young people, this has serious implications for their ability to learn and develop, and for the elderly, socially isolated, or disadvantaged, coming to terms with the loss of their sight, health and mobility, losing a lifelong love of the written word can be a real blow.
Calibre Audio’s vision is an inclusive society where everyone with a print disability can enjoy accessible books. The charity distribute 1,500 books daily to children and adults whose lives are transformed by access to literature. They work with all major publishers and record many of their own titles, including books unavailable elsewhere in audio. Calibre Audio are now broadening their mission to deliver wider social impact: improving literacy and education outcomes, supporting wellbeing, and tackling loneliness.
This is a pivotal role responsible for leading and growing income from trusts and foundations. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Communications, the postholder will develop and deliver a strategic trusts fundraising programme, securing five- and six-figure grants, building long-term partnerships, and contributing significantly to organisational sustainability and growth.
As Senior Trusts Fundraiser, you will:
- Develop and implement a multi-year trusts and foundations strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, with a focus on high-value and multi-year grants
- Build a robust pipeline of prospective funders
- Develop compelling, high-quality funding proposals and reports
- Secure significant income from a portfolio of trusts and foundations
- Manage and grow relationships with key funders, ensuring excellent stewardship
- Work closely with colleagues across services and senior leadership to gather impact data and shape funding cases
- Act as a key ambassador for Calibre Audio with external stakeholders
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven track record of securing five-figure+ income from trusts and foundations
- Excellent written skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, tailored proposals
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organisational need into compelling cases for support
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience securing six-figure or multi-year grants
- Knowledge of the charity, disability, literacy, or arts sectors
- Advanced CRM skills (preferably Beacon CRM) and pipeline management
Employee benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day at Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
Apply by uploading your CV and answering the four screening questions. A cover letter is not required at this stage.
Candidates meeting the person specification wil be invited to a call with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive. For formal application, Laura will provide support with CV and supporting statement.
Please apply ASAP and by no later than Monday 27th April.
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.
Job Title - Senior Trusts and Statutory Executive
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary - £36,000 FTE per annum
Location - London / hybrid
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram is a complex organisation and the role one where you will be working across multiple charities at once and balancing daily statutory responsibilities with a broad trust portfolio. So the role would appeal to someone who thrives on managing competing priorities and a varied workload.
About the role
This role sits in the very experienced Trusts and Statutory team, composed of six people. We raise over £2M per annum of trusts income and £4M in statutory tenders. We're part of the wider Fundraising team which raises a further £2M plus from corporates, major donors, individuals and events.
We're looking for someone with persuasive writing and communications skills, good numeracy and systematic attention to detail, who wants to develop their career in this area. While we very much welcome applications from those with experience of trust and statutory fundraising, we are open to excellent applications from those with transferable skills and equivalent experience who want to flourish and learn quickly. This could be from other fundraising disciplines, other charity sector professional roles, business & management, marketing and communications, teaching, research, and so on.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 6 May 2026
Interview Date: 12 May 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Variety is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Executive to join our Fundraising and Marketing Team. Reporting to the Trusts and Foundations Manager, the role will be vital in growing our income to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
You will be responsible for building and sustaining Variety’s growth across our Trust and Foundations portfolio by expanding our low and mid-sized supporters. You will pro-actively approach, secure and steward a pipeline of Trusts and Foundations (ranging from £500 to £20,000) and support the Trusts and Foundations Manager on larger applications and impact reporting.
You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who regularly work from our office in the heart of Camden, London. This role will also require a DBS check.
· Department: Fundraising and Marketing
· Reporting to: Trust and Foundations Manager
· Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (based on experience)
· Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working)
· Contract: Full-time, permanent
· Working hours: 35 hours per week
ABOUT VARIETY
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We achieve this by providing practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Income generation
·Managing relationships with existing funders to secure repeat funding.
·Preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications for varied projects.
·Independently managing a well-developed pipeline of prospective funders.
·Leading on delivering small Trust mailings throughout the year.
Prospect Research
·Proactively researching and evaluating potential grant funders using funding databases.
·Identifying and aligning potential fundraising opportunities to our projects.
·Directly building relationships with potential funders via telephone and email.
·Keeping accurate records of trust prospects on our CRM, Salesforce.
Stewardship
·Building and maintaining strong relationships with funders to secure grants and increase capacity to donate.
·Delivering exceptional stewardship through timely, personalised and highly creative top-quality tailored reports for our restricted grants programmes.
·Working closely with programmes team to gather insight, data and evidence to fulfil reporting requirements for projects funded by Trusts and Foundations.
·Attending face-to-face events with donors, including occasional visits to schools for Variety Sunshine Coach Presentations.
Administration & Management
·Ensuring that donations are accurately coded and acknowledged in a timely manner.
·Monitoring income performance against agreed targets. This will include pro-actively updating the Trust and Foundations Manager on progress, risks or emerging income generation opportunities.
·Assisting with the creation of fundraising templates for our various projects using our marketing templates.
·Updating salesforce and maintaining accurate records and donor information in our CRM systems.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
· Experience working within a fundraising team at a charity.
· Experience engaging with supporters across the cultivation cycle. For example, researching potential donors, engaging with or stewarding them.
· Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and confidently in-person and on the telephone.
· Strong creative writing skills, with experience gathering and simplifying complex information into accessible content.
· Excellent IT proficiency skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Desirable
· Experience of working within a Trust and Foundations fundraising team.
· Demonstrable success writing funding applications.
· Demonstrable competence working with a CRM database.
· Experience using graphic design or marketing platforms, such as Canva.
FURTHER INFORMATION
• Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• 25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual).
• In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
• Enhanced Pension - 7% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cashback medical scheme
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description.
Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 18th May 2026, with first round interviews w/c 25th May 2026 and second round interviews, w/c 1st June 2026.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is vital to the growth of our charity and represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our small but dynamic team.
You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager on events, corporate, trusts and foundations, community, and individual fundraising efforts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced fundraising environment.
The successful candidate will be motivated to improve life for autistic people - joining a team that is passionate about delivering impact. They will be a strong advocate for ensuring that all opinions are heard and respected and will have the ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds and with different communication styles and support needs.
Main duties and responsibilities
As Fundraising Officer, you will:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders.
- Create marketing materials, including content for social media and our website.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising and Events Manager, to deliver a series of high-quality, high-profile fundraising events, including assisting with logistics and supporter engagement.
- Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation.
- Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work.
- Provide administrative support to the fundraising team, including sending fundraising packs, processing donations and fulfilling orders from our e-shop.
- Respond to supporter queries via phone, email, and web with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintain accurate supporter data in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
- Create quarterly Gift Aid claims reports via the CRM system and liaise with the finance team to ensure timely submission to HMRC.
- Prepare thank-you letters, certificates, and merchandise to support fundraisers and events.
- Manage incoming post for fundraising and donors, process Gift Aid declarations, and maintain stock levels for shop and event materials.
- Produce monthly reports on income, donor activity, and progress against target.
Person specification (who are we looking for?)
Essential
Qualifications
- While there are no specific essential qualifications, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Experience
- Knowledge of and/or personal interest in autism and current issues relating to autism and community preferences.
- At least one year’s experience in a similar role within a charity or nonprofit organisation.
- Experience in using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
- Track record of managing multiple tasks autonomously and meeting deadlines.
- Experience in building strong relationships, managing expectations and engaging confidently with a range of stakeholders.
Skills
- Organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage your own time and multiple priorities to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to maintain systems for data management and keep accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions.
- Confident communicator, able to explain ideas clearly in writing and in conversation.
- A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure.
- Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to contribute to team discussions and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Demonstrate an awareness of, and commitment to, inclusion, equality, and diversity.
- A good working knowledge of MS Office 365 and ability and willingness to learn new IT systems (with support/training where needed).
Desirable (please still apply even if you do not have these)
Experience
- Knowledge of data protection and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance for handling donor information.
- Experience of process mapping and CRM migration projects.
- Experience of digital content creation and donor engagement.
- Experience of remote and/or hybrid working.
Skills
- Able to apply basic marketing skills across different channels, such as emails, social media posts, or printed materials.
- A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and developing professionally.
We are aware that the skills required for this role may be interpreted differently by different people. Our selection process will focus on the desired outcomes, and we are open to different ways of achieving them.
At Autism Action, our work focuses on making life better for autistic people by identifying and driving the big changes needed across society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Director of Communications, Engagement and Fundraising
Salary: £49,271 - £54,766
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time 5 days per week (35 hours per week) with a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office. Occasional work outside normal working hours with time off in lieu.
The package also includes
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8% employer pension contribution
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
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Season Ticket Loan
About Us
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
About the Role
The role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising (CEF) directorate and reports to its director. The team serves the needs of the organisation by engaging a range of key audiences through various media channels, volunteer engagement, events and fundraising. The post holder will work in close collaboration with others across the organisation and will enjoy working in an innovative and creative environment.
You will lead the Fundraising team, including Supporter Care, in developing and implementing team plans and strategies to ensure long-term growth and delivering targets.
Working with the Director of Communications, Engagement & Fundraising, the Senior Fundraising Manager will deliver the organisational Fundraising strategy. This will include leading on all USPG fundraising streams including fundraising appeals, regular giving, legacy fundraising, major donors, church engagement, diocesan appeals, trust and foundations, grants and partnerships and any new fundraising products.
You will line manage the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraising Stewardship Manager, supporting their professional development to help achieve annual fundraising targets and objectives.
About You
You will be responsible for delivering fundraising appeals, products and campaigns, ensuring that supporters go on a meaningful and experiential journey with USPG and become lifelong supporters. You are, therefore, a confident, passionate, organised and creative senior manager with the proven ability to motivate and inspire your team and USPG supporters.
You will bring energy and passion to this role and have the responsibility for delivering on time fundraising activity across the organisation. Your experience will bring our vital work to life in inspiring ways that increase engagement and individual giving, while ensuring that retention and acquisition strategies are in place, regularly reviewed, and continuously strengthened to grow the USPG supporter base. You will bring a freshness of ideas, whilst maintaining operational efficiency, quarterly reporting and inspirational leadership.
You will have the opportunity to shape our direction over the coming years as we seek to amplify our voice to rethink mission, energise church and champion justice.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and send to the email indicated on the application pack by Thursday, 30 April 2026
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to prepare a short task ahead of interview.
Our commitment to safeguarding
USPG is committed to promoting the well-being, autonomy and dignity of all, and preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work. USPG’s Safeguarding policy is available alongside the Job Description for this role. Employees are also required to comply with the Code of Conduct, available through the Staff Handbook for employees.
In addition, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. USPG also participates in the Inter- Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Senior Trusts Officer
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At Sense, we believe everyone should be able to take part in life—no matter their disability. Every day, we work alongside people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities so they can communicate, connect and thrive.
We’re now looking for a Senior Trusts Officer to join our ambitious and friendly High Value Relationships team in London on a six months fixed term contract covering maternity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and relationship-driven fundraiser to play a key role in growing income from charitable trusts and foundations, making a direct difference to people’s lives across the UK and internationally.
About the Role
As Senior Trusts Officer, you’ll lead on securing and developing trust and foundation partnership, building a sustainable income stream that fuels Sense’s life-changing work.
You’ll manage your own portfolio of funders, both warm and new, developing strong, long-term relationships and writing compelling, bespoke proposals and reports. Working towards an income target of £250,000 and above, you’ll help shape and deliver our trust fundraising strategy.
This role offers real variety: researching new opportunities, meeting with funders, crafting persuasive cases for support, and collaborating with inspiring colleagues across Sense’s projects and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with the Trusts Manager and Head of High Value to develop and implement a strategy and Annual Plans for the Trusts Team to maximise income
- Contribute to the pipeline of Trust funding opportunities through upkeep of and additions to existing systems
- Research, approach and establish relationships with prospective funders with the view of achieving long term relationships
- Establish and develop positive strategic relationships with key people in the funding organisations
- Develop strong and effective relationships with other members of the team and colleagues in Sense operations.
Please review the full job description attached for further details about the role responsibilities and person specification.
What we're looking for
You’ll be someone who combines strategic thinking with creativity and care. With at least two years’ experience in trust and foundation fundraising and a track record of meeting or exceeding income targets, you’ll be confident managing relationships and writing outstanding funding proposals.
You’ll bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience cultivating and stewarding trust relationships
- Strong organisational and research abilities
- A proactive, collaborative attitude and the confidence to work independently
Experience using CRM systems (ideally Dynamics) and a genuine passion for Sense’s mission will help you thrive in this role.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be screening candidates as we receive applications and reserve the right to close posts at any time.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with CleanupUK on a fantastic Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraising Lead role. This is a key member of the income generation team, responsible for securing funding from trusts, foundation, Lottery and other non-corporate grant-making sources to support their work in deprived communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing existing and future annual workplans, complemented with your own input into maximising CleanupUK’s revenue from trusts, foundations, The Lottery and other appropriate sources
- Raising the non-corporate annual budgeted fundraising revenue
- Managing the part-time freelance Local/Regional Trust and Foundations Fundraiser to help them maximise their revenue
- Managing the part-time freelance National Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to help them maximise their revenue
- In conjunction with the Chief Executive, nurture the key existing funder relationships
- To develop strong and close relationships with new key trust and foundation funders
- To optimise the relationships to ensure good communication between CleanupUK teams on fundraising matters
- The role will involve both hands-on fundraising and also significant involvement in planning CleanupUK’s future strategy
- Contribute to the exploration of appropriate new revenue streams for CleanupUK
Person Specification
- Experience in trusts and philanthropy fundraising, ideally within the charity sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft creative and compelling proposals from diverse programme areas.
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Proven track record of securing 5 and 6 figure gifts from trusts, donations, lottery, statutory or major donor fundraising
- Organised and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Remote, with travel for occasional internal meetings and to meet funders
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Lead the future of youth opportunity in Bristol.
Drive income, build partnerships, and change young lives every day.
Young Bristol is looking for an ambitious and passionate Head of Fundraising & Communications to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity and the thousands of young people we support.
This is more than a fundraising role. It’s a unique opportunity to take ownership of income generation at one of Bristol’s leading youth charities, working at a time of exciting growth as we approach our 100-year anniversary. You’ll lead our fundraising strategy, grow a diverse income portfolio, and build meaningful partnerships that directly enable young people to thrive.
Working closely with our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, you will drive sustainable income across trusts, corporates, major donors and events, while also leading communications that bring our impact to life. From powerful storytelling to strategic relationship-building, your work will ensure more young people have access to safe spaces, trusted adults, inspiring activities, and life-changing opportunities.
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach — a confident communicator, relationship builder and leader who is motivated by purpose and driven to make a difference.
In return, you’ll join a values-driven, supportive team who truly believe in every young person and are committed to helping them discover what they are capable of.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire and create lasting impact across Bristol’s communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd April
Interviews will take place on the Wednesday 29th April, in person at our main offices. BS14 Youth Centre, Stockwood Lane, Bristol. BS14 8SJ
Closing date for applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd April
Interviews will take place on the Wednesday 29th April.
“To be an outstanding provider of high-quality, community-based youth services that positively and sustainably impact the lives of young people"



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Salary: £43,857 ( £3090 LW)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London / Hybrid - two days per week in office
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: 24-28 Days annual leave & option to buy/sell more, up to 5% pension contribution, Employee assistance programme, Life assurance cover, Health cash plan
We are very excited to be looking for a passionate Trusts Manager to join Sense, a national disability charity supporting people with complex needs. Reporting to the Head of High Value Relationships, this role sits within the High Value team and plays a crucial role in delivering ambitious income targets through trusts and foundations.
At a pivotal point in the organisation’s strategy, the Trusts Manager will manage and develop a robust portfolio of trust and foundation relationships & lead the full lifecycle of trust fundraising — from research and pipeline development through to proposal submission, stewardship and reporting. This will see you working closely with colleagues across fundraising and service delivery to bring compelling funding propositions to life.
You will also contribute to the wider high value strategy, build strong relationships with funders and internal stakeholders, and ensure excellent grant management and compliance across key awards.
To be successful as Trusts Manager, you will need:
- Experience generating income and meeting financial targets within a high value fundraising role
- Proven experience developing and managing a trusts and foundations pipeline, including six?figure applications
- Strong relationship?building skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and funders
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact us and quote the reference 2936AJ.
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If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the role early.
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The Abbey Centre is entering an exciting new chapter – and we’re looking for a Fundraising Manager who wants to help define it.
This is not a steady-state fundraising role. It’s an opportunity to lead income generation at a pivotal moment in our development and to shape how we fund our work in the years ahead.
We are a vibrant community charity based in south Westminster, working alongside local people to tackle inequality, reduce isolation and create opportunity. As we look ahead to the next phase of our growth, we want to strengthen, diversify and future-proof our income – and that’s where you come in.
The Role
As our Fundraising Manager, you will be both strategic and hands-on, leading income growth while helping us nurture and evolve our overall approach to fundraising.
You will:
- Develop and deliver an ambitious and adaptable fundraising strategy
- Build and shape a sustainable pipeline of income opportunities
- Strengthen existing funding relationships while developing new ones
- Grow unrestricted income and improve long-term financial resilience
- Work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues to align income with organisational priorities
- You’ll have real scope to influence direction, test new ideas, and identify where our systems, capacity and funding streams need to evolve.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is motivated by building and developing, not simply maintaining. You might already be operating at manager level, or you may be a high-performing fundraiser ready to step up. What matters most is that you can demonstrate results, ambition and strategic thinking.
You will bring:
- A track record of securing income (from trusts, statutory, corporate or individual sources)
- Strong bid-writing and proposal development skills
- Experience managing funder relationships and delivering impactful reporting
- Financial awareness
- Confidence to work both independently and collaboratively
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset
We value impact and potential as much as length of service. If you are hungry to grow something meaningful and excited by the opportunity to shape an evolving role, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.
From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programming includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more.
Staff benefits for working at The Abbey Centre:
- Subsidised lunch
- Interest-free season ticket loan/ bicycle loan scheme
- 23 days annual leave (plus public & statutory holidays) and 3 days off inbetween Christmas and New Year
- Contributions of 6% of salary into stakeholder pension scheme, when matched by 3% personal contributions.
Deadline to apply: 9am on Monday 20th April
Interviews: 30th April at the Abbey Centre, with the possibility of a second round of interviews on the 8th May at the Abbey Centre.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement no longer than 2 pages long outlining how you meet the person specification, along with a completed Equal Opportunities form.
We support a healthy and cohesive community in south Westminster by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most.
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We are Gingerbread. We’re here to fight for single parents and their families.
We campaign against the injustices that single parents face every single day, and we challenge the stigmas around being a single parent. We provide information to support all single parents so that they have the tools to support their children and themselves. And we provide a support network so that, with Gingerbread, no single parent is ever alone.
Join us today. Together, we can create a world where all single parents and their children don’t just survive but thrive.
Why join Gingerbread?
The work we do has a real impact. We make a difference in the lives of single parents. We do this through collaborative, focused working. We care passionately about the work we do, and we care for each other.
Overview of Job
The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in developing and delivering Gingerbread’s fundraising plans. The role leads our trusts and grants programme, producing strong, well‑evidenced proposals, building positive relationships with funders and ensuring our reporting clearly reflects our impact. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, they will help ensure fundraising is embedded in our work and aligned with Gingerbread’s strategic goals.
For more information about the role, please see the Advert Pack.
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