Two Green Magpies

18/03/2026

Job opportunity – Area Fundraiser (Bath and North East Somerset)

We’re sharing this opportunity on behalf of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), who are recruiting an Area Fundraiser to join their team in Bath and North East Somerset.

The role focuses on driving fundraising and community engagement to support CHSW’s vital work with children and families.

📍 Location: Hybrid – home working and Charlton Farm
💷 Salary: £33,139 – £38,908
📅 Closing date: 1 April 2026

Find out more and apply here:
https://careers.chsw.org.uk/job/3e1fb217-a526-41de-a461-e0af5bc96c8c

12/03/2026

🌊 Last chance to apply!

Community groups and charities across Cornwall are being encouraged to apply to the Boardmasters Foundation Fund before applications close this Friday.

Grants of £500–£3,000 are available to support projects that strengthen culture and community, including initiatives linked to surfing, music, creativity, education and Cornish culture, or projects that improve lives in local communities.

If your organisation is making a positive impact in areas such as Newquay, Porth, Watergate Bay and across Cornwall, don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding.

Apply now: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/boardmasters-foundation-fund/

11/03/2026

Bursary applications close on 16 March!

Bursaries help more fundraisers access Fundraising Convention 2026, opening the door to valuable learning, inspiration, and professional growth.

These opportunities are offered through our volunteer‑led groups, supporting fundraisers who may otherwise be unable to attend.

We’re also proud to offer the Mandi Hine Bursary, created in remembrance of Convention Board member Mandi Hine. This provides two one-day tickets to in-person tickets with the aim of widening access to learning within the fundraising community.

If you or someone you know could benefit, now’s the time to apply: https://bit.ly/4rCKEST

05/03/2026

An opportunity with one of our lovely clients:

Part-time maternity cover role – £25/hr (3 hrs per week)
Neuro-Inclusive Learning Umbrella CIC (NILU)

We are a small Community Interest Company supporting home-educated and neurodivergent children and families in Cornwall. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive person to provide maternity cover administrative support for our growing CIC.

This role would suit someone who enjoys meaningful community work and is able to take initiative, think critically and help move projects forward.

Details

• £25 per hour
• Around 3 hours per week
• Flexible working on a day of your choice

Helpful experience

• Working within a CIC or small community organisation
• Fundraising or identifying funding opportunities
• Strong general admin and organisational skills
• Ability to take a task and run with it to a high standard
• Experience with Wix websites (helpful)
• Understanding of neurodivergent children or adults (helpful)

Additional role available

We are also looking for a Personal Assistant for a neurodivergent adult.
This could be the same person or a separate role, and applicants are welcome to apply for either or both.

To apply

Please send a CV and a short introduction / expression of interest.

Learn more about our work here:

At NILU (Neuro-Inclusive Learning Umbrella CIC), we offer a heart-centered, neuroaffirming space for children who learn outside the mainstream. Our home education and EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) programs support neurodivergent children through creative, sensory-friendly classes with inspi...

03/03/2026

Happy Monday Fund-day! Here’s a snapshot of funds currently accepting applications in Cornwall:

🏠 Single Homeless and Rough Sleeping Fund.
Cornwall Council is offering grants to support place-based prevention work and targeted interventions for single people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and/or sleeping rough in Cornwall.
- Ideal for organisations working in homelessness prevention and support.

🌱 Lyskerrys Fund – Community & Business Funds.
Funding local opportunity. Strengthening community. Helping Liskeard thrive. The Lyskerrys Fund invests in the potential of Liskeard, empowering local people and community initiatives to create lasting positive change.
- Great for grassroots groups and local enterprises in Liskeard.

✍️ Young & Talented – Creative Writing Awards.
The Young & Talented Creative Writing Awards support budding young writers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, helping them develop their craft and confidence.
- Ideal for young creatives looking to grow their writing talent.

Find out more about all of our open funds here: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/cornwall-charity-grants/grants/

Pictured: TR14ers supported by CCF since 2008!

19/11/2025

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23/10/2025

We are so pleased to have secured more funding for The Acorn. A wonderful charity supporting their wonderful community of Penzance.

You may notice some changes going on at The Acorn…

☀️There will be scaffolding going up whilst we install solar panels to the roof of The Acorn.

🍃This is a huge and exciting opportunity for The Acorn to become a greener venue. We are delighted to have received Cornwall Council’s TRIP Funding (Town Regeneration and Investment Programme). We are committed to being the best arts venue we can for the people of Penzance. This grant will help us do just that.

🎫The Acorn is open as usual, so if you’ve got something booked, we’ll see you then!
This is just the first part of what we have planned for this funding. Watch this space for more updates…

This project is [funded/part-funded] by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

18/09/2024

Don't forget to nominate your charity.

I just nominated a charity to win £1,000..

17/09/2024

Morning all, just to let you know that I'm currently recruiting.

I'm looking for a Partnerships Development Exec, which is a home-based part-time role. You must be an experienced bid writer and also have experience in other areas of fundraising. You will build relationships with existing and new clients.

This is a flexible role which can work around your family and home life. We are an ethical consultancy so integrity and determination to meet client expectations is a must.

£30k pro rata for 2.5 days a week. There is an opportunity to increase the hours of this role over time.

Deadline for applications is midnight Sunday 22nd September.

More details can be found in the link below:

08/01/2024

I need your help... I don't want to advertise as I'm looking for a recommendation.

I'm looking for a part time Grants Fundraiser for my business Two Green Magpies Ltd.

Very flexible role, 2.5 days a week. £30k Pro rata, toil, pension etc. Based at home. Laptop and phone supplied.

Would consider interim freelancer.

I'm looking for a seasoned grant application writer who can hit the ground running. Will need to research and contact funders and liaise direct with clients.

I run an ethical consultancy, with fab long-established clients. I treat my staff well, in fact we have a right laugh and sometimes I even supply chocolate.

Happy to have informal chat with anyone interested.

[email protected]

Thanks 😊

22/02/2023

Have you listening to our new Podcast series with Anne Hughes as host?

The first episode focuses on where we are now in fundraising, what are the challenges career fundraisers are experiencing, and what are the opportunities for the future?

Joining Anne for this conversation are:
▶️ Katie Docherty, CEO of Chartered Institute of Fundraising
▶️ Jayne George, Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Media at RNLI
▶️ Rob Cope, Exec Dir of Membership & Charitable Giving at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
▶️ Alan Clayton, CEO of Revolutionise.

Visit our website to listen now: http://bit.ly/3xqABpe