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Whether you’re looking for your next role in activity provision, or you’re an organisation looking to recruit, this is where NAPA supports workforce development across the activity and care sector.

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Trustee Opportunity

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) is the UK’s national charity and professional association for activity providers and activity provision. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Trustee with a fundraising background to join our Board and help us strengthen our impact and sustainability.

NAPA champions the importance of meaningful activity, arts, culture and engagement in care and support services. We inspire, support and develop activity providers and organisations to ensure that people who draw on care and support can live lives filled with purpose, choice, connection and joy.

Help Shape the Future of NAPA

The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) is the UK’s national charity and professional association for activity providers and activity provision. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Trustee with a fundraising background to join our Board and help us strengthen our impact and sustainability.

NAPA champions the importance of meaningful activity, arts, culture and engagement in care and support services. We inspire, support and develop activity providers and organisations to ensure that people who draw on care and support can live lives filled with purpose, choice, connection and joy.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will work alongside fellow Board members and the Chief Executive to provide strategic leadership, effective governance and oversight of the charity. We are particularly seeking someone with fundraising expertise who can help us diversify income through community fundraising and individual giving, identify new funding opportunities and support the long-term financial sustainability of NAPA.

We are looking for someone with experience in:

  • Charity fundraising strategy
  • Community Fundraising and Individual Giving
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Major donor fundraising
  • Individual giving and supporter engagement
  • Income generation and business development

Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.

Time Commitment

  • Approximately one Board meeting per quarter (generally online and occasionally in-person)
  • Participation in occasional strategy meetings, sub committees and NAPA events
  • Preparation for meetings and support between meetings as required

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to use your fundraising expertise to help shape the future of the UK’s leading charity and professional association for activity provision. Your contribution will help NAPA continue to champion meaningful activity and improve the lives and wellbeing of people who draw on care and support.

View the Trustee Pack

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would like to join NAPA as a Trustee to enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk.

Interviews will take place in September.

Application deadline: 31 August

If you would like an informal conversation about the role with our chair or CEO before applying, please contact us at enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job reference: NAPA-T-2026
Contact: Hilary Woodhead
Email: enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk

Email: enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk

Fundraising Officer

Closing Date: September 3, 2026

NAPA is looking for an experienced and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to join us in a brand new role. You will help develop and deliver our fundraising activity, building community fundraising, individual giving and supporter engagement while creating the systems and processes needed to support future growth. This is a part-time, home-based, 18-month fixed-term role with the opportunity to shape fundraising at NAPA from the ground up.

Help us build the next stage of fundraising at NAPA

NAPA is looking for an experienced, creative and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to join our team in a brand new role.

As our first dedicated Fundraising Officer, you will take day-to-day responsibility for developing and delivering NAPA’s fundraising activity.

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up, developing community fundraising, individual giving and supporter engagement and creating new opportunities for people and organisations to support NAPA’s work.

You will also help establish the practical systems, processes and ways of working needed to support our fundraising as it grows.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and deliver NAPA’s community fundraising programme.
  • Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns, appeals and activities throughout the year.
  • Establish and grow opportunities for individual giving, including regular and one-off donations.
  • Develop Friends of NAPA and other supporter initiatives.
  • Recruit, support and build relationships with community fundraisers and supporters.
  • Create fundraising toolkits, resources and supporter communications.
  • Develop supporter journeys that encourage ongoing engagement and giving.
  • Identify opportunities for challenge events, community fundraising and participation activities.
  • Research suitable trust and foundation opportunities and prepare funding applications where appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities for corporate and employee fundraising.
  • Establish practical fundraising systems and processes.
  • Monitor fundraising activity and income against agreed targets and report on performance.

 

We’re Looking For Someone Who

  • Has practical fundraising experience and can demonstrate experience of generating income.
  • Has experience of developing and delivering fundraising or supporter campaigns.
  • Is confident building relationships with donors, supporters, fundraisers and partners.
  • Is an excellent communicator with strong people skills.
  • Is organised, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility for their own area of work.
  • Can turn ideas into practical fundraising activity.
  • Is comfortable working in a developing fundraising environment.
  • Is interested in NAPA’s work and understands the importance of meaningful activity and engagement in care and support.
  • Is excited by the opportunity to develop a brand new fundraising role.

You do not need to have experience of every area of fundraising. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong practical fundraising experience who are confident building relationships, developing new activity and generating income.

 

Why Join NAPA?

You will be joining a small, supportive and collaborative team and taking on a role where you can genuinely shape how fundraising develops.

As NAPA’s first dedicated Fundraising Officer, you will have the opportunity to bring your own experience, ideas and creativity to the role while helping us develop sustainable income to support our work.

The role is home-based and NAPA will provide the equipment needed to work effectively.

Please note: this is a part-time, 18-month fixed-term contract.

Previous Applicants

Thank you to everyone who applied during our previous recruitment round.

Previous applicants should not reapply for this vacancy.

Find Out More

Please download the Recruitment Pack for full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification.

If you have any questions, please contact enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Your CV, detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
  • A cover letter explaining why you are interested in working for NAPA and demonstrating how your fundraising experience meets the requirements of the role.

*CV’s without covering letters will not be considered.

Your cover letter should include an example of fundraising activity you have personally delivered and the outcome achieved.

Please send your application to enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk.

Key Dates

Closing date: 12pm on Thursday 3rd September

Online interviews: Thursday 10th September

As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation.

Job reference: NAPA-FO-2026
Contact: NAPA Team
Email: enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk

Email: enquiries@napa-activities.org.uk

Volunteer with NAPA

Become a NAPA Trustee.

Are you passionate about activity provision and the wellbeing of individuals in care settings? We are looking for committed and enthusiastic individuals to join the NAPA Board of Trustees.

As a trustee, you’ll help shape the future of NAPA, guide our strategic direction and ensure we continue to support activity providers across the UK. It’s an opportunity to share your skills, gain new experiences and be part of a charity that makes a real difference.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences. Previous trustee experience is not essential – full support and induction will be provided.

Together, we can create opportunities for everyone to connect, engage and thrive.

Get in touch

Looking for a role?

Where to begin your job search.

There are many effective ways to approach a job search. A structured and proactive approach will help you stay informed about new opportunities as they arise.

We recommend:

  • Reviewing the NAPA Jobs Board (above)
  • Checking local and national newspapers
  • Reviewing sector journals and professional publications
  • Searching online job boards and recruitment platforms
  • Using professional social media platforms such as LinkedIn
  • Registering with specialist recruitment agencies
  • Networking with colleagues and sector contacts

Vacancies advertised with NAPA reach:

  • Activity providers seeking a challenge
  • Professionals considering a change of role or employer
  • Activity staff seeking career progression
  • Individuals wishing to develop within care and wellbeing settings

Vacancies are shared to support workforce visibility and sector development.

Advertise a role

Reach a sector-focused, highly engaged audience.

NAPA provides organisations with a sector-focused platform to promote vacancies directly to professionals working in activity provision and care services. Our vacancy advertising service is designed to:

  • Support recruitment within the activity profession
  • Connect employers with a relevant professional audience
  • Offer a cost-conscious alternative to large commercial job boards

Advertising revenue contributes to NAPA’s wider professional development and workforce support initiatives.

Website listing

Your vacancy published on the NAPA website in the vacancies section until the closing date. Guaranteed once payment and final approved copy are received.

E-Newsletter inclusion

Included in one edition of the NAPA e-newsletter or e-magazine during the advertising period, subject to submission deadlines.

Social media

One NAPA social media post during the advertising period. Guaranteed once payment and approved copy are received.

Advertising fees

Cost-effective, sector-relevant reach.

Fee table:

PackageFee
Standard Vacancy Listing (4 weeks)£175
Multiple Vacancy PackageOn request

Bespoke packages may be available for multiple vacancies. For pricing and submission details, please contact enquiries@napa-activities.co.uk

Commercial job boards commonly charge between £200–£900+ per listing. NAPA listings are positioned within the typical range for professional associations, offering targeted exposure to professionals specifically working within activity and care settings.

Figures are indicative and subject to change.

Commercial job boards commonly charge between £200–£900+ per listing. NAPA listings are positioned within the typical range for professional associations, offering targeted exposure to professionals specifically working within activity and care settings.

Figures are indicative and subject to change.

Advertise a Vacancy

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email the logo to be added to the advert to gianna@napa-activities.co.uk

Important information

Before you advertise, what you need to know.

NAPA publishes vacancy information provided by recruiting organisations. We:

  • Do not act as the employer
  • Do not manage recruitment processes
  • Do not shortlist or select candidates
  • Do not verify employment terms or organisational practices

 

Applicants are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before accepting any role. Publication of a vacancy does not constitute endorsement, recommendation or approval by NAPA.

NAPA recognises the importance of safeguarding within the activity and care sector and promotes a culture where safety, dignity and wellbeing are central to practice.

We encourage organisations advertising vacancies through NAPA to:

  • Operate safe and ethical recruitment practices
  • Undertake appropriate background checks where required
  • Follow relevant safeguarding legislation and regulatory guidance
  • Maintain clear safeguarding policies and procedures

 

NAPA does not assess, audit, monitor or verify the safeguarding practices of organisations advertising vacancies. Responsibility for safeguarding compliance rests solely with the recruiting organisation. Applicants should satisfy themselves that appropriate safeguarding arrangements are in place when considering any role.

NAPA supports equality, diversity and inclusion across the activity and care workforce and encourages fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

We encourage organisations advertising with NAPA to:

  • Promote equal opportunities
  • Use inclusive, non-discriminatory language
  • Comply with relevant equality legislation

 

NAPA does not review, audit or monitor an organisation’s equality, diversity or inclusion policies or employment practices. We reserve the right to refuse or amend vacancy advertisements that contain discriminatory language or appear inconsistent with applicable law.

  • NAPA guarantees placement across the channels listed but does not guarantee application numbers, candidate quality, or successful recruitment outcomes
  • Timing of promotional activity may vary depending on operational scheduling
  • Additional promotional activity may be available by agreement
  • Content Responsibility – The solely responsible for the accuracy, legality and completeness of all submitted information
  • Legal Compliance – Advertisers must ensure compliance with employment, safeguarding, equality and data protection legislation
  • Non-Endorsement – Publication does not constitute endorsement or approval by NAPA
  • Right to Refuse or Remove – NAPA reserves the right to refuse, amend or withdraw advertisements at its discretion
  • No Guarantee of Outcome – Promotional placement as outlined does not guarantee recruitment outcomes
  • Liability – NAPA accepts no liability for recruitment outcomes, contractual arrangements or disputes between applicants and employers
  • Payment – Fees must be paid prior to publication
  • Duration – Listings remain live for the agreed advertising period only
  • Data Protection – Employers are responsible for managing applicant data

 

Disclaimer for Applicants: NAPA provides vacancy advertising as an information service only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions and do not accept responsibility for employment arrangements, contractual terms, or organisational practices. Applicants should undertake appropriate checks and enquiries before accepting employment.