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.
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
🎅 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...
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 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.
🥁 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.
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!
We've got it! We can now give a good indication of how much it costs to hire a bid writer to complete one grant application!
The Real Cost of Hiring a Bid Writer - according to Blume Bid Writers: blume.life/blog/cost-of.... With the highlights right here 👇👇👇
♻️ Repost or tag a charity friend!
The Real Cost of Hiring a Bid Writer - according to Blume Bid Writers: blume.life/blog/cost-of.... With the highlights right here 👇👇👇
♻️ Repost or tag a charity friend!
September 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We've got it! We can now give a good indication of how much it costs to hire a bid writer to complete one grant application!
The Real Cost of Hiring a Bid Writer - according to Blume Bid Writers: blume.life/blog/cost-of.... With the highlights right here 👇👇👇
♻️ Repost or tag a charity friend!
The Real Cost of Hiring a Bid Writer - according to Blume Bid Writers: blume.life/blog/cost-of.... With the highlights right here 👇👇👇
♻️ Repost or tag a charity friend!
Join @charityexcellence.bsky.social for the agentic AI launch event on 23 September at 1 pm.
The new AI bunny has been built pro bono by Exquitech Group UK. 👏
To reserve a space, email Nikki: [email protected]
This is going to be big! ⤵️⤵️⤵️
The new AI bunny has been built pro bono by Exquitech Group UK. 👏
To reserve a space, email Nikki: [email protected]
This is going to be big! ⤵️⤵️⤵️
September 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join @charityexcellence.bsky.social for the agentic AI launch event on 23 September at 1 pm.
The new AI bunny has been built pro bono by Exquitech Group UK. 👏
To reserve a space, email Nikki: [email protected]
This is going to be big! ⤵️⤵️⤵️
The new AI bunny has been built pro bono by Exquitech Group UK. 👏
To reserve a space, email Nikki: [email protected]
This is going to be big! ⤵️⤵️⤵️
👀 We spotted this interesting stat posted by Wonderly & Third Sector and thought we'd share!
It ties in with our upcoming webinar, and it's left us feeling curious about how #SmallCharity leaders are REALLY feeling about #AI ahead of the October session...
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
It ties in with our upcoming webinar, and it's left us feeling curious about how #SmallCharity leaders are REALLY feeling about #AI ahead of the October session...
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
September 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
👀 We spotted this interesting stat posted by Wonderly & Third Sector and thought we'd share!
It ties in with our upcoming webinar, and it's left us feeling curious about how #SmallCharity leaders are REALLY feeling about #AI ahead of the October session...
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
It ties in with our upcoming webinar, and it's left us feeling curious about how #SmallCharity leaders are REALLY feeling about #AI ahead of the October session...
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-without...
Several of our brilliant Blumers have worked with inspirational #charity leader Ginny, from CASBA Advocacy.
Ginny approached Blume after receiving funding from
CAF Bank and finding us on their list of suppliers.
Find out more:
📙 blume.life/blog/case-st...
Ginny approached Blume after receiving funding from
CAF Bank and finding us on their list of suppliers.
Find out more:
📙 blume.life/blog/case-st...
September 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Several of our brilliant Blumers have worked with inspirational #charity leader Ginny, from CASBA Advocacy.
Ginny approached Blume after receiving funding from
CAF Bank and finding us on their list of suppliers.
Find out more:
📙 blume.life/blog/case-st...
Ginny approached Blume after receiving funding from
CAF Bank and finding us on their list of suppliers.
Find out more:
📙 blume.life/blog/case-st...
August was buzzing with activity at Blume!
Our brilliant Blumers have been launching fresh new projects, while several others have been busily working on ongoing part-time and interim projects all throughout the summer.
#Freelancer #Charity #Fundraising
Our brilliant Blumers have been launching fresh new projects, while several others have been busily working on ongoing part-time and interim projects all throughout the summer.
#Freelancer #Charity #Fundraising
September 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
August was buzzing with activity at Blume!
Our brilliant Blumers have been launching fresh new projects, while several others have been busily working on ongoing part-time and interim projects all throughout the summer.
#Freelancer #Charity #Fundraising
Our brilliant Blumers have been launching fresh new projects, while several others have been busily working on ongoing part-time and interim projects all throughout the summer.
#Freelancer #Charity #Fundraising
Our Monday Musing comes from #freelancer trainer Jane Curtis, who shines a light on the freelancer gender pay gap. Shockingly, there’s a 43% difference between the average day rates of men and women.
👀 We recommend freelancers of all kinds check out this clip:
youtube.com/clip/UgkxRhw...
👀 We recommend freelancers of all kinds check out this clip:
youtube.com/clip/UgkxRhw...
September 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Our Monday Musing comes from #freelancer trainer Jane Curtis, who shines a light on the freelancer gender pay gap. Shockingly, there’s a 43% difference between the average day rates of men and women.
👀 We recommend freelancers of all kinds check out this clip:
youtube.com/clip/UgkxRhw...
👀 We recommend freelancers of all kinds check out this clip:
youtube.com/clip/UgkxRhw...
We came across this picture and we couldn’t no share! @alsteve.bsky.social was invited to judge the Third Sector Business & Charity Awards, which culminated in a fun celebration.
It was inspiring to learn of the amazing partnerships out there, leaving us with a plan for a new training session...
It was inspiring to learn of the amazing partnerships out there, leaving us with a plan for a new training session...
September 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We came across this picture and we couldn’t no share! @alsteve.bsky.social was invited to judge the Third Sector Business & Charity Awards, which culminated in a fun celebration.
It was inspiring to learn of the amazing partnerships out there, leaving us with a plan for a new training session...
It was inspiring to learn of the amazing partnerships out there, leaving us with a plan for a new training session...
Exciting news – our FREE training programme is back! 🍂
First up @alexevansconsult.bsky.social: Introducing: AI Without the Hype – A Quick Guide for Charity Leaders
💻 Online
📅 Friday 17 October
🕙 10:00 am: A focused 30-minute session
🪑 Save your seat: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-without...
First up @alexevansconsult.bsky.social: Introducing: AI Without the Hype – A Quick Guide for Charity Leaders
💻 Online
📅 Friday 17 October
🕙 10:00 am: A focused 30-minute session
🪑 Save your seat: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-without...
September 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Exciting news – our FREE training programme is back! 🍂
First up @alexevansconsult.bsky.social: Introducing: AI Without the Hype – A Quick Guide for Charity Leaders
💻 Online
📅 Friday 17 October
🕙 10:00 am: A focused 30-minute session
🪑 Save your seat: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-without...
First up @alexevansconsult.bsky.social: Introducing: AI Without the Hype – A Quick Guide for Charity Leaders
💻 Online
📅 Friday 17 October
🕙 10:00 am: A focused 30-minute session
🪑 Save your seat: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-without...