Spotlight On: The Not Forgotten
Founded in 1920 for the ‘comfort, cheer and entertainment’ of soldiers wounded in The Great War, The Not Forgotten remains true to its founding principles today.
The charity runs an extensive programme of events, activities, and holidays for wounded and sick serving personnel and disabled veterans from the tri-service community, to improve their physical and mental health, address isolation and loneliness, and promote a sense of fun and community.
What’s on offer?
The charity hosts two prestigious Royal events each year - a Garden party at Buckingham Palace, and a Christmas Tea Party at St James’s Palace. Both events are attended by a senior member of the Royal Family.
They also organise a variety of outings and breaks, from relaxing boat trips to adrenaline-filled skiing trips. These activities provide much-needed fun, relaxation, and the opportunity to make new friends.
Elderly veterans don’t miss out on the fun either, thanks to the charity’s ‘concerts in care homes’ initiative, which sees them arrange dozens of concerts in ex-service care homes throughout England and Scotland.
In addition, The Not Forgotten provides televisions, TV licenses and tablets to ex-service men and women who are unable to attend their events due to mobility issues or disabilities.
Want to captain our fundraising ship?
We’re working with the charity to help them find a Head of Fundraising. So, if making a positive impact on the lives of ex-servicemen and women floats your boat, check out the role and get in touch today!
Head of Fundraising
Salary: £50-55k per annum
Permanent
Full-time
London HQ Remote, or Hybrid Available
It’s a great time to join The Not Forgotten, as they’re currently in a period of rapid and positive change. Armed with a new CEO, and new organisational & fundraising strategies, they’ve never been better set-up to capitalise on what makes them great and deliver even more benefit to those they support.
Looking to step into your first fundraising leadership role? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Initially, you’ll be working tactically with the CEO to implement current plans and get the fundraising programme ready for change, then transition into a more strategic leadership role to develop longer-term plans.
You’ll lead on fundraising strategy and activity and the development of the fundraising team, and review the charity’s existing portfolio of fundraising events, with the view to modernise and improve them.
With a healthy fundraising income of c.£1m, this role isn’t about achieving significant financial growth, but stabilising and diversifying their current income, to ensure they have the resilience to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.
If you thrive in times of change and can demonstrate success in driving growth across established fundraising programmes, we want to hear from you!
Ready to apply?
Want to join The Not Forgotten’s fundraising ranks? Give us a call on 020 3750 3111 to discuss it today.