Community Fundraiser (Freelance)

Community Fundraiser (Freelance)

Salary: Freelance fee: To be agreed (approximately 1–2 days per week)Contract: Freelance (6-month)Place of work: Flexible, with an East London presence for key meetings and eventsDays of work: Approximately 1–2 days per week (flexible)Closing Date: September 4, 2026

Community Fundraiser (Freelance)

Hackney Playbus is looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused Community Fundraiser to help grow our unrestricted income through community fundraising, corporate partnerships and individual giving.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new fundraising programme that will strengthen support for children under five and their families across Hackney.

About Hackney Playbus

Hackney Playbus is an early years charity providing play, learning and family support through our mobile Playbus and community-based sessions across East London.

We’re investing in new ways of engaging local communities, businesses and supporters to build a sustainable future for our charity.

You’ll help us to:

* Develop community fundraising campaigns
* Launch Friends of Hackney Playbus
* Build partnerships with local businesses and organisations
* Support our Big Give Christmas Challenge
* Grow individual giving and supporter engagement
* Develop a pipeline of future fundraising opportunities

We’re looking for someone who has:

* Experience in community fundraising or supporter engagement
* Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
* Knowledge of Hackney or experience working in diverse urban communities
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
* A passion for improving outcomes for children and families

What you’ll achieve

During the six-month pilot you’ll help to:

* Deliver community fundraising campaigns
* Build new corporate and community partnerships
* Increase unrestricted income
* Launch Friends of Hackney Playbus
* Create a sustainable pipeline of future supporters
* Strengthen relationships across the Hackney community

How to apply

Please send:

* Your CV
* A covering letter (maximum two pages) explaining:
* Why you’re interested in Hackney Playbus
* Your relevant experience
* An example of a successful fundraising campaign, partnership or community initiative you’ve led or supported

Email: [email removed]

Closing date: Friday 4 September 2026, 5.00pm

Community Fundraiser (Freelance – 6 Month)