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Fundraising
Fundraisers work for charities or related organisations such as schools, theatres, higher education institutions or political parties. The work entails raising awareness of the charity and its objectives amongst the general public, businesses and other organisations in order to increase income. Fundraisers need to find new and creative ways of generating income and will be responsible for organising a variety of activities including special events, campaigns and collections.
Vacancies do occur in Yorkshire and the Humber although the majority of opportunities will be in the regional cities such as Leeds. Some fundraisers work from home looking after a designated region whilst others will be based at a charity's headquarters or regional office.
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional body representing and supporting fundraisers. There is a Yorkshire regional group of the Institute that organises local events for those employed as fundraisers and their webpage lists the current committee members.
The Charity Commission has an on-line register of charities that can be searched by charity name, location, or type of work. Contact details for the top 500 charities in terms of income, expenditure and funds can be located via the Charitiesdirect.com website (http://www.charitiesdirect.com). Details of regionally based charities and voluntary organisations may also be obtained from local Councils for Voluntary Services (CVS) throughout the region. Contact details for regional CVS offices can be found through the National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS) website (see below for details).
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Useful links:
The Charity Commission
Find details of all registered charities by searching the online register.
* http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
* enquiries@charitycommission.gsi.gov.uk
* Telephone: 0870 333 0123
For details of which office to contact, please look at: http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/tcc/cctouch.asp#mail
Institute of Fundraising
The Institute of Fundraising promotes the highest standards of fundraising practice. They are a member-based, national organisation with groups active in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English regions. The Institute of Fundraising seeks to support its members through training, networking and the dissemination of best practice.
* http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
* enquiries@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
* Telephone: 020 7627 3436
Market Towers, 1 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW8 5NQ
Professional Fundraising Magazine
This is the UK's leading monthly journal for fundraisers working in the charity, not-for-profit and voluntary sector.
* http://www.professionalfundraising.co.uk/
41 North Road, London, N7 9DP
Working for a Charity
Working For A Charity exists to promote the voluntary sector as a positive career option for those seeking paid employment and to promote the opportunities and benefits of becoming a volunteer to people who wish to do unpaid work. This site has sections on training courses, as well as useful information about working in the voluntary sector. An article entitled 'First Steps to Finding Out' provides advice on finding voluntary work and paid job opportunities.
* http://www.wfac.org.uk/
* enquiries@wfac.org.uk
* Telephone: 020 7833 8220
The Peel Centre, Percy Circus, London, WC1X 9EY
Charity People
The website has a section which is dedicated to providing jobseekers with information on jobs typically dealt with by Charity People. There are downloadable documents available on fundraising, CV advice, marketing etc.
* http://www.charitypeople.com
* candidates@charitypeople.co.uk
* Telephone: 020 7299 8700
Jobs in Charities
Charity vacancies on the site include fundraiser jobs, administrators, researchers, project workers, care work, housing and support work, counselling work and much more. Fulfilling careers in charity can start with Volunteer vacancies which are covered in a separate section in this charity recruitment advertising site. A search can be made for jobs in the Yorkshire region.
* http://www.jobsincharities.co.uk/
* helena@jobsincharities.co.uk
Bradford Community and Voluntary Services
Bradford Community & Voluntary Service (formerly Bradford Council for Voluntary Service) is an umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Bradford. Their role is to develop, support, promote and represent the interests of the voluntary and community sector.
* http://www.bradfordcvs.org.uk
* cvs@bradfordcvs.org.uk
* Telephone: 01274 722772
Voluntary Services Centre, 19/25 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2AY
Craven Voluntary Action (CVA)
CVA provides advice, information and support to voluntary organisations in Craven, near Skipton, North Yorkshire.
* http://www.cravenva.org.uk/
* info@cravenva.org.uk
* Telephone: 01756 701056
33 Coach Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1LQ
Doncaster Council for Voluntary Services
Doncaster CVS is an independent charity which works to promote, coordinate and support voluntary and community action which leads to social change.
* http://www.nacvs.org.uk/
Hull Council for Voluntary Service
Hull CVS offers support and guidance to local charities,voluntary organisations and community groups of any size.
* http://www.hull.cvs.org.uk/
* Telephone: 01482 324474
29 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU1 2PG
Ilkley and District Council for Voluntary Service (ICVS)
The ICVS provides support for local voluntary organisations and charities.
* http://www.ilkley.org/
* Telephone: 01943 603348
Riddings Hall, Riddings Road, Ilkley, LS29 9LU
North Bank Forum for Voluntary Agencies
The North Bank Forum in Hull provides a regular meeting point for voluntary organisations to discuss and take action on issues relating to partnership working, community care, general health and social welfare.
* http://www.northbankforum.org.uk
* Telephone: 01482 472458
Titus Salt House, Newland, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RJ
North Yorkshire CVS
North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations is a registered charity formed and run by voluntary and community organisations in York and North Yorkshire to promote, develop and support new and existing forms of voluntary and community action; and to ensure that their views and interests are well represented. The website provides a list of local voluntary sector development agencies in York and North Yorkshire.
* http://www.nyfvo.org.uk/
* nyfvo@nyfvo.or
* Telephone: 01845 578 228
Unit S, Alanbrooke Industrial Park, Station Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3SE
Ripon Council for Voluntary Services
Ripon CVS carries out a variety of roles including promoting the interests of voluntary groups with public sector organisations and offering advice and information to members of the public on an informal basis.
* http://www.riponcvs.co.uk
* Telephone: 01765 603631
Richmondshire CVS
Richmondshire CVS is a registered charity whose aims include developing and supporting local voluntary and community initiatives and providing them with information and funding advice.
* http://web.ukonline.co.uk/
* Telephone: 01748 822335
6 Flints Terrace, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7AH
Voluntary Action Barnsley (VAB)
VAB plays a vital role in relation to community and voluntary organisations and offers appropriate support and services at a borough-wide level, technical advice and training.
* http://www.vabarnsley.org.uk/
* info@vabarnsley.org.uk
* Telephone: 01226 242726
35 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AN
Voluntary Action Calderdale (VA-C)
VA-C is the CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) development agency providing infrastructure support to Voluntary & Community groups in the borough of Calderdale (West Yorkshire). It has been set up to support the development of both new and existing community & voluntary sector groups and to represent their interests locally and regionally.
* http://www.cvac.org.uk
* info@cvac.org.uk
* Telephone: 01422 348777
Venture House, 1-9 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1HS
Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS)
VAS is an independent voluntary organisation supporting the development of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) locally.
* http://www.vas.org.uk/
* Email admin@vas.org.uk
* Telephone: 0114 249 3360
69 Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4GE
Voluntary Action Wakefield District (VAWD)
VAWD is an independent local development agency that promotes and supports voluntary and community work throughout the Wakefield Metropolitan District.
* http://www.vawd.org.uk
* enquiries@wakefield.cvs.org.uk
* Telephone: 01924 367418
11 Upper York Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3LQ
Voluntary Action Leeds (VA-L)
VA-L is the Council for Voluntary Service in Leeds. VA-L provides innovative and direct support, services and specialist advice to hundreds of voluntary and community groups, enabling them to carry out their work across Leeds.
* http://www.val.org.uk/
* info@val.org.uk
* Telephone: 0113 297 7920
Stringer House, 34 Lupton Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2QW
York Council for Voluntary Service
York CVS' main aim is to offer advice, training, information and support to local voluntary organisations and community groups.
* http://www.yorkcvs.org.uk/
* yorkcvs@yorkcvs.org.uk
* Telephone: 01904 621133
15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET
West Yorkshire Charities Information Bureau
The Charities Information Bureau (CIB) has been providing information, advice and training to not-for-profit organisations throughout West Yorkshire since 1981.
* http://www.cibfunding.org.uk/
* funding@the-cib.demon.co.uk
* Telephone: 01924 239063
93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8SU
South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau
SYFAB is a voluntary organisation and registered charity set up to help voluntary and community organisations get the resources they need.
* http://www.shef.ac.uk/
* enquiries@syfab.org.uk
* Telephone: 0114 249 4343
The Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Charitynet.org
This online resource brings together the websites of non-profit organisations and their service providers across the world.
* http://www.charitynet.org/
West Yorkshire Grants
West Yorkshire Grants was established in 1986 to award grants to voluntary (ie not-for-profit) organisations operating across West Yorkshire. Funding is available for all types of voluntary activity - arts, sport, recreat