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!