Community & Events Fundraiser

Lancashire Mind; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity in Central Lancashire is seeking a Community & Events Fundraiser to drive fundraising events and relationship-building within the community. The role offers a full-time position with hybrid working options. The ideal candidate should have a passion for mental health, experience in fundraising, and strong communication skills. Join a supportive and inclusive team aiming to improve mental wellbeing across diverse communities in Lancashire.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Workplace wellbeing scheme

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or transferable skills.
• Creative and organized with a passion for mental health.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events.
• Support and inspire individuals and groups to fundraise.
• Build strong relationships with supporters and partners.
• Develop new fundraising opportunities.
• Work closely with fundraising and marketing teams.

Skills

Passion for improving mental health

Experience in fundraising or events

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Organizational and creative skills

Job description

Community & Events Fundraiser

Location : Central Lancashire (Chorley, moving to Leyland), with hybrid and flexible working.

Hours : Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Contract : Permanent.

Salary : £29,000 starting salary, negotiable for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.

Application deadline : 10am, 26 January 2026.

Interview date : 5 February 2026.

Make a Difference in Lancashire

Lancashire Mind is an award-winning, independent mental health charity supporting over 10,000 people each year. Our vision is a Lancashire where everyone achieves the best mental health and wellbeing possible. We’re real, bold, caring, open, and grounded in lived experience, working to challenge stigma and support our diverse communities.

About the Role

As our Community & Events Fundraiser, you’ll :

• Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events, including Club Feelgood, Solstice Walk, Lancashire Three Peaks, and Mental Elf.
• Support and inspire individuals and groups to fundraise for Lancashire Mind.
• Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, and partners.
• Develop new fundraising opportunities and help grow our supporter base.
• Work closely with the fundraising and marketing teams to promote events and thank supporters.
• Enjoy a varied role with a mix of office, home, and community-based work across Lancashire.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra days at Christmas (pro rata for part-time).
• Flexible and hybrid working, with equipment provided.
• Workplace wellbeing scheme, annual wellbeing half-day, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We want someone who :

• Is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing.
• Has experience in fundraising, events, or transferable skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and working with diverse communities.
• Is organised, creative, and a great communicator.
• Shares our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Lancashire Mind is committed to fighting racism and other forms of oppression. We want to be a great employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We recognise that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure Lancashire becomes a place of greater equity and inclusion. One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire, and particularly those communities we know face mental health inequalities. We particularly encourage applications from those communities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition.

Please note : Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this role is subject to an enhancedDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check so all applicants must be willing to undergo the check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to workin the UK.

For more information about this role, please download the attached recruitment pack