We're Hiring!
Freelance Trusts & Grants Fundraiser
As we enter an exciting phase of growth and development, we’re looking for an experienced Freelance Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to support the work of Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre (Merlin Centre).
The primary focus of the role will be securing income from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies, helping to build a sustainable pipeline of funding that supports our services, projects and future ambitions
We’re looking for someone who is genuinely inspired by our mission and wants to help create positive change for people living with neurological conditions and neurodiversity across Cornwall.
We’re investing in specialist fundraising support to help strengthen and grow our trusts and grants programme over the next phase of development. As an indicative starting point, we have identified an initial budget of approximately £5,000 over 2-4 months, depending on day rate and approach. We see this as a collaborative opportunity and are open to proposals on the best structure, time commitment and way of working. The successful candidate will work closely with the Income Generation Lead to help turn our ambitions, evidence of impact and future plans into sustainable funding opportunities.
The primary focus of the role will be securing income from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies, helping to build a sustainable pipeline of funding that supports our services, projects and future ambitions.
We are looking for someone with strong experience in health and wellbeing, disability/ill-health, neurodiversities, children and youth, wellbeing or systems-change fundraising, sports and community.
To apply, please complete the below form, attaching your most recent CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining:
- Why you are interested in working with Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre.
- Your experience securing funding from trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.
- Examples of significant grants you have secured and your role in achieving them.
- Your experience in health, disability, neurodiversity, wellbeing, community or related sectors.
- How you approach prospect research, pipeline development and bid writing.
- Your proposed day rate and availability.
- What you feel you would bring to this opportunity.
Register your interest by completing the below form
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline 5pm 30th September 2026.
Should you encounter any issues with this online form please email Adele@merlincentre.org.uk or call 01726 885530.