Location: Based in Leyland, Lancashire with activities across the county, hybrid and flexible working options available
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,000 starting salary, with eligibility for pay review after 12 months in post.
Application deadline: 10am, 20th April 2026
Interview date: 30th April 2026

Download the Community & Events Fundraiser job pack for an in-depth overview of Lancashire Mind, the team you'll be working with, and the role and responsibilities. The pack includes the person specification that outlines the criteria we'll use to assess candidates at application stage and at interview.

Overview

Make a Difference in Lancashire

Lancashire Mind is an award-winning, independent mental health charity supporting over 12,000 children, young people and adults each year. Our vision is a Lancashire where everyone achieves the best mental health and wellbeing possible. We’re bold, caring, open, and grounded in lived experience, working to challenge stigma and support our diverse communities.

Fundraising is overseen by our Head of Development and managed by our Fundraising Lead who manages the Corporate Fundraiser and Community & Events Fundraiser. The team works closely together to achieve our annual fundraising target.

About the Role

As our Community & Events Fundraiser, you’ll:

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.

Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events, including Club Feelgood, Solstice Walk, Lancashire Three Peaks, and Mental Elf.

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.

Enjoys building relationships and providing a high-quality service.

Is organised, creative and a great communicator.

Has experience in fundraising, events management, or transferable skills.

Shares our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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 a Basic Disclosure 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 work.

We do not accept CV's and will not view them. However, if you want to include more of your employment history you may do so by attaching a separate document at the end of your application.

Community & Events Fundraiser

Help Lancashire Mind make a real impact by delivering fundraising events, inspiring supporters and growing income to achieve better mental health in local communities.