We believe that fundraisers are at their best when they’re connected, surrounded by people that ‘get’ them, encouraged by others who face the same challenges, and nurtured to learn more so that they can raise more. That’s why we’ve created the South West Fundraisers Forum – a place for you to plug in, connect and be encouraged. The South West of the UK is full of incredible charities and not-for-profit organisations who transform lives day in day out. But very often it’s an isolated place when it comes to accessing training, networking opportunities and chances to develop. With limited charity budgets the cost of the train fares alone can often mean fundraisers can miss out. We’ll be hosting a series of free virtual networking and learning events on the topics that matter to you. As the year progresses and you tell us what you need, we hope to grow and stage further events and training courses virtually and in person – all with one single aim – to empower you to raise more and be an effective (and happy!) fundraiser. Come with us on the journey! Sign up today to receive regular e-updates and links to forthcoming networking and learning opportunities. We can’t wait to see you, learn with you and grow together.
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Our Paul Courtney presenting with a tea cosy at the hospice online conference!!
Nothing says Communtiy Fundraising like a tea cosy!!! And I resisted the urge to wear it and match Jane Montague MCIOF and her glitter ball hat energy!?! What a joy to speak this morning and deliver the opening plenary at the Hospice Income Generation Network online conference! So much value in gathering, learning, and encouraging one another.
Online Gift Aid Workshop from The Charity Knowledge Hub (TCKH Ltd) details below - starts 22nd April - Limited Places
❓ Are you looking to improve your Gift Aid knowledge? 💬 "Excellent workshop. Phil spoke with authority and knowledge on all matters Gift Aid. She responded well to various questions posed during each session and covered a huge amount of ground during the online sessions – Thank you." Join our ONLY Gift Aid workshop of 2025 – a comprehensive, live, and interactive online course designed to give you the confidence and skills to maximise Gift Aid income for your charity. 📆 22nd April – 22nd May 2025 📍 Online – Over 20 hours of expert-led training 💰 £300 per person Led by Gift Aid specialist Phil R. (Giftease Solutions), this workshop is ideal for fundraisers, finance teams, and supporter care professionals working at registered UK charities. 🔎 Gain expert insights, ask questions in real-time, and ensure your charity is claiming Gift Aid correctly and efficiently. 🎟️ Limited places available – secure your spot today!
💙 A Great Opportunity to Make a Real Difference! ReachOut Creative Futures CIC are looking for passionate people to join our Board of Directors and help us grow! For over 12 years, they have been supporting young people who struggle in mainstream education. Now, they need your skills and expertise to expand thier reach across Cornwall. 🎯 Could you bring experience in: ✅ Marketing & Communications ✅ Fundraising ✅ Legal & Governance ✅ Digital Innovation ⏳ Just 6–10 hours per month can create lasting change. 📩 Interested? Email trish@reachoutcf.com for a Director Role Pack. 📢 Know someone perfect for this? Tag them! #ReachOutCIC #GreatOpportunity #MakeADifference #SocialImpact #Cornwall
Claire Warner has been a speaker at some of our events so you may have heard her wanging on about wellbeing - and with good reason! Please take a moment to share your views in this important research.
Award-Winning Charity Leadership Specialist: Leadership & People Development | Fundraising & Marketing / Comms | Workplace Culture & Wellbeing | Coach & Mentor
350 responses Despite all of the "wanging-on" I and others have shared on here, by email, and on other platforms, to date the number of participants in the #CharityWell project is 350 people 😱 You might not have taken part yet as you've assumed loads of others will have done 😱 You might not have taken part yet as you've got nothing to say or share on wellbeing 😱 You might not have taken part yet as you're not used to being asked about what you think, and don't feel your opinion or experience matters 😱 You might not have seen me ask you to take part before 😱 You might have seen me ask a few times and just not have had the chance to do it yet 😱 You might not think that the audience includes you 👍 If you work in or with the charity sector, whether that be in-house, freelance or consultant 👍 If you work in the UK or anywhere else in the world Then this survey IS FOR YOU! Your voice and your opinion matters So too does your wellbeing, your life and your contribution This survey isn't just about creating a survey. It's about using data to help persuade and create change. It's about providing practical examples and suggestions of how to amplify and increase the good stuff It's about providing practical examples and suggestions of how to reduce and remove the bad stuff It's about making the charity sector a place where everyone's wellbeing matters Please spare 8-10 minutes today and share your experiences https://lnkd.in/eWQ59Zba
Fundraising Manager - Seachange Salary: £30,000-36,000 pro rata Hours: Part time (22-30 hours/week) Location: Budleigh Salterton, Devon Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want a job you’ll love? 💕 Seachange, a community-focused charity in Budleigh Salterton, is looking for a Fundraising Manager to help grow our income and expand our vital health and wellbeing services. In this rewarding role, you’ll: ❤️ Expand our Story Makers regular giving scheme ❤️ Build corporate partnerships & fundraising campaigns ❤️ Maximise Gift Aid & grow donor support ❤️ Raise awareness of legacy giving & future commitments ❤️ Manage the Fundraising & Communications Officer If you’re a proactive communicator with a heart for fundraising, this could be the perfect match for you! 💘 https://lnkd.in/e6GYP5gh
🔔🔔Awesome job alert!! 🔔 🔔 Head of Fundraising & Engagement at Trevi. Find out more about this exciting role and apply here… https://lnkd.in/gkMNcYG
Online Conference this Afternoon - its also available on watch again for 30 days!! LAST CHANCE TO SECURE TICKETS Do you want to hear from fantastic and inspirational speakers? ✅ Have you got four hours over the next 30 days to invest in this? ✅ Do you work for a small Charity and want FREE tickets? ✅ There is still time to book tickets to our Fundraising on the Margins online conference this afternoon - and don't worry if you are already committed this Thursday as you can watch again for 30 days at your own leisure! There is a fantastic line up of speakers and thanks to our wonderful sponsors, headline Making A Difference Locally and Events Sponsors Polly Symondson Recruitment Ltd, Giftease Solutions and Beautiful Insights all small charities get FREE tickets!! Link to tickets a below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Please do share as time is running out to book tickets! #fundraising #onlinetraining #smallcharities https://lnkd.in/eFD7resm
Do you want to hear from fantastic and inspirational speakers? ✅ Have you got four hours over the next 30 days to invest in this? ✅ Do you work for a small Charity and want FREE tickets? ✅ There is still time to book tickets to our Fundraising on the Margins online conference this Thursday afternoon - and don't worry if you are already committed this Thursday as you can watch again for 30 days at your own leisure! There is a fantastic line up of speakers and thanks to our wonderful sponsors, headline Making A Difference Locally and Events Sponsors Polly Symondson Recruitment Ltd, Giftease Solutions and Beautiful Insights all small charities get FREE tickets!! Link to tickets are in the comments below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Please do share as time is running out to book tickets! #fundraising #onlinetraining #smallcharities
CONFERENCE COUNTDOWN – CLOSING PLENARY SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT We can’t wait to see hundreds of you online on Thursday afternoon! Not least our closing plenary speakers Stonewall UK’s new CEO Simon Blake OBE CCMI and Making A Difference Locally’s Kate Carroll as they explore what Allyship looks like on the margins. This is such a vital topic for charities all over the UK, especially in places where diversity isn’t always as visible. How can we authentically embody belonging for those that often feel excluded? How do we work to create safe spaces for our staff, volunteers, existing and potential supporters? It’s not too late to grab your great value tickets or our special small-charity free tickets from the link in the comments. Thanks to our headline sponsors Making A Difference Locally and Event Sponsors Polly Symondson Recruitment Ltd, Giftease Solutions and Beautiful Insights Link for tickets in comments ⬇️⬇️ See you there!
Impact Makes the Charity Go Around Join Felicia Willow – the Mary Poppins of the Charity Sector, as she explores how charities need to centre impact in everything they do for both operational and fundraising success. Felicia will cover why and how your Board can focus on impact, some of the challenges and obstacles that come along with demonstrating impact, why finances and impact are not always on the same page, and how we as a sector should celebrate and promote our role as being for impact at every opportunity. Felicia is a sector-leading interim CEO and charity consultant and is the host of the Benefact Group’s For Impact podcast. Thanks to our headline sponsors Making A Difference Locally and Events Sponsors Polly Symondson Recruitment Ltd, Giftease Solutions and Beautiful Insights all small charities can book tickets for FREE. Follow the link in the comments to secure your tickets now ⬇️⬇️⬇️