Blume | Freelancers for Charities
@blumelife.bsky.social
Experienced charity freelancers for interim, part-time or project work in: Interim CEOs, Finance, HR, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing & Office Support.
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Welcome to Blume! We connect experienced freelancers with charities who need experienced support.
🍂 #Charities, we give you access to a vast array of talented & vetted freelancers.
🍂 #Freelancers, we bring customers to you via a platform that handles every step of the journey.
🍂 #Charities, we give you access to a vast array of talented & vetted freelancers.
🍂 #Freelancers, we bring customers to you via a platform that handles every step of the journey.
It's almost time for the final Blumpdate of the year! Don't miss it: blume.life/pages/newsle.... It's packed full of festive fun and super sparkly surprises!
#Charity #SmallCharity #FreeResources
#Charity #SmallCharity #FreeResources
December 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It's almost time for the final Blumpdate of the year! Don't miss it: blume.life/pages/newsle.... It's packed full of festive fun and super sparkly surprises!
#Charity #SmallCharity #FreeResources
#Charity #SmallCharity #FreeResources
If you missed this brilliant webinar from Rachel Holborow earlier in the month, it is the perfect thing for the final Friday afternoon of November, before the season of giving really kicks in...
▶️ youtu.be/X35uqJzZhqE?...
#Fundraising #Charity #CharityCEO #SmallCharity
▶️ youtu.be/X35uqJzZhqE?...
#Fundraising #Charity #CharityCEO #SmallCharity
Playing with the big cats. How small charities can win corporate friends!
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you missed this brilliant webinar from Rachel Holborow earlier in the month, it is the perfect thing for the final Friday afternoon of November, before the season of giving really kicks in...
▶️ youtu.be/X35uqJzZhqE?...
#Fundraising #Charity #CharityCEO #SmallCharity
▶️ youtu.be/X35uqJzZhqE?...
#Fundraising #Charity #CharityCEO #SmallCharity
🎅 Oh no, they didn't...oh yes, they did!
🎄🤸 Join Blume for Xmas-cise on 19 Dec! (No cartwheeling involved!)
🎁 Unwrap your gift: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...
Then grab your Santa hat (optional but encouraged), and we'll see you there!
#Charity #FreeEvent #Exercise #Wellbeing
🎄🤸 Join Blume for Xmas-cise on 19 Dec! (No cartwheeling involved!)
🎁 Unwrap your gift: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...
Then grab your Santa hat (optional but encouraged), and we'll see you there!
#Charity #FreeEvent #Exercise #Wellbeing
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🎅 Oh no, they didn't...oh yes, they did!
🎄🤸 Join Blume for Xmas-cise on 19 Dec! (No cartwheeling involved!)
🎁 Unwrap your gift: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...
Then grab your Santa hat (optional but encouraged), and we'll see you there!
#Charity #FreeEvent #Exercise #Wellbeing
🎄🤸 Join Blume for Xmas-cise on 19 Dec! (No cartwheeling involved!)
🎁 Unwrap your gift: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...
Then grab your Santa hat (optional but encouraged), and we'll see you there!
#Charity #FreeEvent #Exercise #Wellbeing
🚨 Blumers! Don't miss out on the next free training session with the fantastic Jane Curtis!
👉 A focused 30-minute session where Jane will teach you 4 ways to get crystal clear on your offer and make sure you're set for 2026:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
#Freelancer #Charity
👉 A focused 30-minute session where Jane will teach you 4 ways to get crystal clear on your offer and make sure you're set for 2026:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
#Freelancer #Charity
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🚨 Blumers! Don't miss out on the next free training session with the fantastic Jane Curtis!
👉 A focused 30-minute session where Jane will teach you 4 ways to get crystal clear on your offer and make sure you're set for 2026:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
#Freelancer #Charity
👉 A focused 30-minute session where Jane will teach you 4 ways to get crystal clear on your offer and make sure you're set for 2026:
👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
#Freelancer #Charity
Forget deciding which brand did the best job in the Christmas ad war; the next biggest brand is looking right back at you.
☝️ That's right, it's you - Brand #CEO!
Blumer Naomi Thrower explores why promoting yourself can advance your #charity!
▶️ blume.life/blog/charity...
☝️ That's right, it's you - Brand #CEO!
Blumer Naomi Thrower explores why promoting yourself can advance your #charity!
▶️ blume.life/blog/charity...
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Forget deciding which brand did the best job in the Christmas ad war; the next biggest brand is looking right back at you.
☝️ That's right, it's you - Brand #CEO!
Blumer Naomi Thrower explores why promoting yourself can advance your #charity!
▶️ blume.life/blog/charity...
☝️ That's right, it's you - Brand #CEO!
Blumer Naomi Thrower explores why promoting yourself can advance your #charity!
▶️ blume.life/blog/charity...
📣 It's here! If you missed the session with Rachel Holborow you can now catch up on-demand!
▶️ blume.life/blog/how-sma...
On this page you'll find:
1️⃣ A link to the recording
2️⃣ A copy of the slides
3️⃣ Our top three takeaways from the session.
#Fundraising #Charity
▶️ blume.life/blog/how-sma...
On this page you'll find:
1️⃣ A link to the recording
2️⃣ A copy of the slides
3️⃣ Our top three takeaways from the session.
#Fundraising #Charity
Blume - Webinar on-demand! Playing with the big cats. How small charities can win corporate friends.
blume.life
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
📣 It's here! If you missed the session with Rachel Holborow you can now catch up on-demand!
▶️ blume.life/blog/how-sma...
On this page you'll find:
1️⃣ A link to the recording
2️⃣ A copy of the slides
3️⃣ Our top three takeaways from the session.
#Fundraising #Charity
▶️ blume.life/blog/how-sma...
On this page you'll find:
1️⃣ A link to the recording
2️⃣ A copy of the slides
3️⃣ Our top three takeaways from the session.
#Fundraising #Charity
October was another fantastically busy month at Blume! Our talented Blumers have been launching exciting new projects, while many continue their vital work on ongoing part-time and interim projects – helping #charities navigate this busy time of year.
Our new October projects include:
Our new October projects include:
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
October was another fantastically busy month at Blume! Our talented Blumers have been launching exciting new projects, while many continue their vital work on ongoing part-time and interim projects – helping #charities navigate this busy time of year.
Our new October projects include:
Our new October projects include:
📢 Calling all Blumers, you're next free training session with the brilliant Jane Curtis is live and ready to book. Join us at 10 am on Friday 5 December.
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
🪜 How to Create a #Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps!
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
🪜 How to Create a #Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps!
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📢 Calling all Blumers, you're next free training session with the brilliant Jane Curtis is live and ready to book. Join us at 10 am on Friday 5 December.
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
🪜 How to Create a #Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps!
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
🪜 How to Create a #Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps!
📣 It's your final call! Don't miss this Friday's webinar with Rachel Holborow
🛑 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/playing-wi...
🗓 This Friday 🕙 10:00 💻 Online
👉 Register now before all spaces are gone!
#CharityFundraising #Fundraising #SmallCharity #Charity
🛑 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/playing-wi...
🗓 This Friday 🕙 10:00 💻 Online
👉 Register now before all spaces are gone!
#CharityFundraising #Fundraising #SmallCharity #Charity
Playing with the big cats. How small charities can win corporate friends!
Does corporate fundraising feel daunting and out of reach for your small charity? Then one is for you!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📣 It's your final call! Don't miss this Friday's webinar with Rachel Holborow
🛑 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/playing-wi...
🗓 This Friday 🕙 10:00 💻 Online
👉 Register now before all spaces are gone!
#CharityFundraising #Fundraising #SmallCharity #Charity
🛑 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/playing-wi...
🗓 This Friday 🕙 10:00 💻 Online
👉 Register now before all spaces are gone!
#CharityFundraising #Fundraising #SmallCharity #Charity
😮It's a bluming record breaker! We've just increased the number of tickets (and our Zoom capacity!) to 400 for Rachel's webinar next week.
Over 300 #charities are now set to attend.
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
Over 300 #charities are now set to attend.
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
😮It's a bluming record breaker! We've just increased the number of tickets (and our Zoom capacity!) to 400 for Rachel's webinar next week.
Over 300 #charities are now set to attend.
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
Over 300 #charities are now set to attend.
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
We recently received this 5-star feedback from both a charity and a Blumer as their project came to an end, and it was too good not to share! Natalie Pink, Director at MRS Independent Living, worked with brilliant Blumer Jenni Parker on a data project. What a marvellous match!
#Testimonal #Charity
#Testimonal #Charity
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We recently received this 5-star feedback from both a charity and a Blumer as their project came to an end, and it was too good not to share! Natalie Pink, Director at MRS Independent Living, worked with brilliant Blumer Jenni Parker on a data project. What a marvellous match!
#Testimonal #Charity
#Testimonal #Charity
📣 Calling all Blumers! Our next free #Freelancer training session with Jane Curtis is now live: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
💗And, it's a good one!
🔮 In this 30-minute session, Jane will teach you four ways to get crystal clear on your offer!
💗And, it's a good one!
🔮 In this 30-minute session, Jane will teach you four ways to get crystal clear on your offer!
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
📣 Calling all Blumers! Our next free #Freelancer training session with Jane Curtis is now live: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...
💗And, it's a good one!
🔮 In this 30-minute session, Jane will teach you four ways to get crystal clear on your offer!
💗And, it's a good one!
🔮 In this 30-minute session, Jane will teach you four ways to get crystal clear on your offer!
😍 SOLD OUT! Don't panic we've added 100 more FREE spaces!
Don't miss: Playing with the Big Cats: How Small Charities Can Win Corporate Friends 🐈
🗓 Fri 14 Nov
🕙 10:00
💻 Online
👉Register now before all 300 spaces are gone: eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
#Charity #Fundraising
Don't miss: Playing with the Big Cats: How Small Charities Can Win Corporate Friends 🐈
🗓 Fri 14 Nov
🕙 10:00
💻 Online
👉Register now before all 300 spaces are gone: eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
#Charity #Fundraising
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
😍 SOLD OUT! Don't panic we've added 100 more FREE spaces!
Don't miss: Playing with the Big Cats: How Small Charities Can Win Corporate Friends 🐈
🗓 Fri 14 Nov
🕙 10:00
💻 Online
👉Register now before all 300 spaces are gone: eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
#Charity #Fundraising
Don't miss: Playing with the Big Cats: How Small Charities Can Win Corporate Friends 🐈
🗓 Fri 14 Nov
🕙 10:00
💻 Online
👉Register now before all 300 spaces are gone: eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
#Charity #Fundraising
We're excited to start the week with this fantastic #testimonial from Tod Yeadon, the founder of the #charity Right To Resist. They've recently released the VigilAuntie app.
💜 You can learn more here: www.vigilauntie.org
Huge thank you to Tod for sharing your insights on working with our Blumers.
💜 You can learn more here: www.vigilauntie.org
Huge thank you to Tod for sharing your insights on working with our Blumers.
October 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
We're excited to start the week with this fantastic #testimonial from Tod Yeadon, the founder of the #charity Right To Resist. They've recently released the VigilAuntie app.
💜 You can learn more here: www.vigilauntie.org
Huge thank you to Tod for sharing your insights on working with our Blumers.
💜 You can learn more here: www.vigilauntie.org
Huge thank you to Tod for sharing your insights on working with our Blumers.
👀 Did you miss @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social webinar?
No problem, you can catch up now: youtu.be/ybOmRN8FwHk?...
And we recommend you do!
In just 30 minutes, Alex demystified #AI for small #charities!
☕ Put the kettle on, 🍪 grab a biscuit ▶️ And press play! 👇 Let us know your thoughts...
No problem, you can catch up now: youtu.be/ybOmRN8FwHk?...
And we recommend you do!
In just 30 minutes, Alex demystified #AI for small #charities!
☕ Put the kettle on, 🍪 grab a biscuit ▶️ And press play! 👇 Let us know your thoughts...
AI Without the Hype: A Quick Guide for Charity Leaders
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
👀 Did you miss @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social webinar?
No problem, you can catch up now: youtu.be/ybOmRN8FwHk?...
And we recommend you do!
In just 30 minutes, Alex demystified #AI for small #charities!
☕ Put the kettle on, 🍪 grab a biscuit ▶️ And press play! 👇 Let us know your thoughts...
No problem, you can catch up now: youtu.be/ybOmRN8FwHk?...
And we recommend you do!
In just 30 minutes, Alex demystified #AI for small #charities!
☕ Put the kettle on, 🍪 grab a biscuit ▶️ And press play! 👇 Let us know your thoughts...
🎄 It's that time of the year, which means the Small(s) #Christmas Market is back, thanks to @charityexcellence.bsky.social
Small #charity? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email [email protected]
🎅 Start shopping early this year: www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...
Small #charity? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email [email protected]
🎅 Start shopping early this year: www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...
Charity Christmas Gift Ideas & Presents 2025
Find fabulous charity Christmas gift ideas - buy your presents online, with a huge range of choice and charities, starting as low as £2.
www.charityexcellence.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
🎄 It's that time of the year, which means the Small(s) #Christmas Market is back, thanks to @charityexcellence.bsky.social
Small #charity? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email [email protected]
🎅 Start shopping early this year: www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...
Small #charity? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email [email protected]
🎅 Start shopping early this year: www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...
🥁 We're pleased to welcome Blumer Rachel H to host our next FREE webinar!
🐈Playing with the Big Cats: How Small #Charities Can Win Corporate Friends: www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
Does corporate #fundraising feel daunting and out of reach for your small charity? This is for you.☑️
🐈Playing with the Big Cats: How Small #Charities Can Win Corporate Friends: www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
Does corporate #fundraising feel daunting and out of reach for your small charity? This is for you.☑️
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🥁 We're pleased to welcome Blumer Rachel H to host our next FREE webinar!
🐈Playing with the Big Cats: How Small #Charities Can Win Corporate Friends: www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
Does corporate #fundraising feel daunting and out of reach for your small charity? This is for you.☑️
🐈Playing with the Big Cats: How Small #Charities Can Win Corporate Friends: www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...
Does corporate #fundraising feel daunting and out of reach for your small charity? This is for you.☑️
🥳 Exciting News For Blumers!
Blume is thrilled to announce our new training partnership with Jane Curtis, offering free #charity #freelancer-focused sessions to all our Blumers twice a year!
🤔 Got a suggestion for a training session theme?
👇 Share your ideas in the comments.
Blume is thrilled to announce our new training partnership with Jane Curtis, offering free #charity #freelancer-focused sessions to all our Blumers twice a year!
🤔 Got a suggestion for a training session theme?
👇 Share your ideas in the comments.
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🥳 Exciting News For Blumers!
Blume is thrilled to announce our new training partnership with Jane Curtis, offering free #charity #freelancer-focused sessions to all our Blumers twice a year!
🤔 Got a suggestion for a training session theme?
👇 Share your ideas in the comments.
Blume is thrilled to announce our new training partnership with Jane Curtis, offering free #charity #freelancer-focused sessions to all our Blumers twice a year!
🤔 Got a suggestion for a training session theme?
👇 Share your ideas in the comments.
Podcast alert: @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social joined Lucinda and Emily to discuss #Freelancing in the sector, using research undertaken here at Blume.
What are your thoughts? Lifeblood, luxury or symptom of hard times?
podfollow.com/thirdsector/...
| @alsteve.bsky.social |
What are your thoughts? Lifeblood, luxury or symptom of hard times?
podfollow.com/thirdsector/...
| @alsteve.bsky.social |
Third Sector: Charity consultants: sector lifeblood, luxury, or symptom of tough times?
Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by the civil society consultant Alex Evans to talk about the role of freelancers in the charity workforce.They discuss the findings of a survey by the f...
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October 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Podcast alert: @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social joined Lucinda and Emily to discuss #Freelancing in the sector, using research undertaken here at Blume.
What are your thoughts? Lifeblood, luxury or symptom of hard times?
podfollow.com/thirdsector/...
| @alsteve.bsky.social |
What are your thoughts? Lifeblood, luxury or symptom of hard times?
podfollow.com/thirdsector/...
| @alsteve.bsky.social |
It's #WorkLifeWeek. Last year, we shared research conducted by Blumer D'Arcy Myers, who has himself been the CEO of thirteen different charities.
He interviewed a dozen charity chief executives to ask them how they cope with excessive workload: blume.life/pages/worklo...
He interviewed a dozen charity chief executives to ask them how they cope with excessive workload: blume.life/pages/worklo...
Blume - National work life week - advice from charity leaders
blume.life
October 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
It's #WorkLifeWeek. Last year, we shared research conducted by Blumer D'Arcy Myers, who has himself been the CEO of thirteen different charities.
He interviewed a dozen charity chief executives to ask them how they cope with excessive workload: blume.life/pages/worklo...
He interviewed a dozen charity chief executives to ask them how they cope with excessive workload: blume.life/pages/worklo...
Wednesdays start well, when two of our favourite people are on a podcast!
Jane chats with Richard Berks in the latest episode of her #CharityFreelancer podcast: The Other Side. 🧡
Richard candidly shares the hard-won lesson: offering everything is not a strategy!
▶️ theotherside.buzzsprout.com
Jane chats with Richard Berks in the latest episode of her #CharityFreelancer podcast: The Other Side. 🧡
Richard candidly shares the hard-won lesson: offering everything is not a strategy!
▶️ theotherside.buzzsprout.com
The Other Side
The Charity Freelancer's Podcast | Where Charity Experience meets Freelance Success Each week, Jane Curtis chats with individuals who've made the leap to freelance or self employment from the cha...
theotherside.buzzsprout.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Wednesdays start well, when two of our favourite people are on a podcast!
Jane chats with Richard Berks in the latest episode of her #CharityFreelancer podcast: The Other Side. 🧡
Richard candidly shares the hard-won lesson: offering everything is not a strategy!
▶️ theotherside.buzzsprout.com
Jane chats with Richard Berks in the latest episode of her #CharityFreelancer podcast: The Other Side. 🧡
Richard candidly shares the hard-won lesson: offering everything is not a strategy!
▶️ theotherside.buzzsprout.com
Over 120 of you have signed up for our next free webinar with @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social!
His 30-minute, straight-talking update on #AI for charities is proving to be a hit.
Make sure you don't miss out!
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
#SmallCharity #FreeTraining #Charity
His 30-minute, straight-talking update on #AI for charities is proving to be a hit.
Make sure you don't miss out!
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
#SmallCharity #FreeTraining #Charity
October 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Over 120 of you have signed up for our next free webinar with @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social!
His 30-minute, straight-talking update on #AI for charities is proving to be a hit.
Make sure you don't miss out!
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
#SmallCharity #FreeTraining #Charity
His 30-minute, straight-talking update on #AI for charities is proving to be a hit.
Make sure you don't miss out!
▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
#SmallCharity #FreeTraining #Charity
Another successful Blume connection! This time, we paired Jo Scrimgeour from Home-Start Kernow with Rebecca, and it's been a great partnership. Here's Jo's feedback: 👇👇👇
October 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Another successful Blume connection! This time, we paired Jo Scrimgeour from Home-Start Kernow with Rebecca, and it's been a great partnership. Here's Jo's feedback: 👇👇👇
🛑Coming soon! 🤖AI Without the Hype!
Don't forget to save your seat!
▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1609229541...
Dr Alex Evans, will demystify AI for small charities. He'll cut through the hype to show what’s actually useful, what’s nonsense and what to explore!
#FreeEvent #Charity #AI
Don't forget to save your seat!
▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1609229541...
Dr Alex Evans, will demystify AI for small charities. He'll cut through the hype to show what’s actually useful, what’s nonsense and what to explore!
#FreeEvent #Charity #AI
September 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🛑Coming soon! 🤖AI Without the Hype!
Don't forget to save your seat!
▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1609229541...
Dr Alex Evans, will demystify AI for small charities. He'll cut through the hype to show what’s actually useful, what’s nonsense and what to explore!
#FreeEvent #Charity #AI
Don't forget to save your seat!
▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1609229541...
Dr Alex Evans, will demystify AI for small charities. He'll cut through the hype to show what’s actually useful, what’s nonsense and what to explore!
#FreeEvent #Charity #AI
📪 Calling all Blumers! You have mail!💌
Third Sector is recording a podcast on freelancing in the charity sector and has asked us to provide background on the experience of real-life freelancers!
You'll find a link to the survey in your inbox.
🙏 Thank you for your support!
Third Sector is recording a podcast on freelancing in the charity sector and has asked us to provide background on the experience of real-life freelancers!
You'll find a link to the survey in your inbox.
🙏 Thank you for your support!
September 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
📪 Calling all Blumers! You have mail!💌
Third Sector is recording a podcast on freelancing in the charity sector and has asked us to provide background on the experience of real-life freelancers!
You'll find a link to the survey in your inbox.
🙏 Thank you for your support!
Third Sector is recording a podcast on freelancing in the charity sector and has asked us to provide background on the experience of real-life freelancers!
You'll find a link to the survey in your inbox.
🙏 Thank you for your support!