Small Charity Friendly Collective
JOIN US
Are you passionate about helping small charities thrive? Do you have specialist expertise that could make a real difference to the sector?
The Small Charity Friendly Collective is looking for two new volunteer members to join our growing network of experienced consultants and advisors. Together, we champion better support for small charities through free events, practical advice, thought leadership and a shared commitment to working in ways that are genuinely small charity friendly.
We're particularly keen to hear from people with expertise in:
- Fundraising
- Digital communications and campaigning
- HR
- Volunteer management
We're also committed to building a Collective that better reflects the communities we serve, and warmly welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
As a member, you'll collaborate with like-minded specialists who share a passion for small charities, helping shape our annual conference, contribute to sector conversations, and provide practical support to charity leaders. The commitment is around 45 volunteer hours across the year, including monthly meetings and our annual conference.
Applications close at midnight on 16 August 2026.
To apply, send either:
- a written application (maximum one page), or
- a video (maximum 3.5 minutes)
telling us why you'd like to join the Collective and how you meet the criteria.
Find out more and download the
recruitment pack.
PROUD TO BE FOUNDING MEMBERS
We are proud to be a founding member of an informal, self organising collective of small charity friendly specialists. Formed in 2021, we have come together to respond the challenge set in the Small Charities Coalition’s (SCC) Small and Mighty final report: to provide dedicated and trusted support to small charities.
We host regular events and a free annual conference.
For invites please
join our mailing list or follow the Collective on
LinkedIn.
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR SERVICE IS TO SMALL CHARITIES
Our events are financially accessible; we do not charge people to attend, and everyone is welcome to attend.
OUR COMMITMENT IS TO VOLUNTEERISM
Neither the collective members nor other contributors receive any financial benefit for their contributions at our events;
OUR INTENTION IS TO LEARN TOGETHER
We are thankful for and indebted to all those who join our events, both as contributors and as consumers.
WE WORK IN YOUR BEST INTEREST
We put small charities first. We won't do or suggest anything that you don't really need, or that we aren't best placed to deliver - instead, we will connect you where appropriate to other small-friendly colleagues.
We won't stick around any longer than necessary and will always ensure there’s a clear handover when it’s time to move on; we aim to share our expertise and support you to develop solutions in-house where this is more affordable or works better long-term.
WE CUT THROUGH ALL THE NOISE
We support you to do more with less, by identifying your top priorities and addressing them efficiently.
We ensure our services are accessible - we avoid jargon, explaining things clearly and simply, and are committed to offering affordable, transparent pricing.
WE MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE
We understand that if you're contacting us, it's to get some support - we don't expect everything to be in order, and won't judge, no matter where you’re up to.
We tailor our approaches to small charities, your capacity and resources. We ditch the assumptions (for example around your capacity, reserves, or prior knowledge) and set realistic expectations based on your goals.
OUR MEMBERS
Liz Pepler, Embrace Finance | Small charity finance
Liz, an experienced charity resilience specialist helps small charities build financial confidence and really marry money and mission. Liz is a member of the Institute of Accounting and Bookkeeping and a Fellow of the RSA. Liz is an experienced finance director, treasurer and trustee. Liz provides training, mentoring and resources for small charities looking to build their financial resilience.
Michele Price, Charity Partner, Gunnercooke LLP | Charity law
Michele is a specialist charity lawyer helping small charities to understand their legal structure, stay on top of their internal governance and manage any regulatory issues, ensuring that organisations can function efficiently and achieve their purpose. Michele offers a free half hour initial consultation. Any follow up legal work is offered at a preferential small charities rate, usually for an agreed fixed fee.
www. gunnercooke.com/people/michele-price/
Yasmin Glover, The Olive Training and Consultancy
Communications, strategy and staff development
Yasmin is an experienced small charities consultant and facilitator, supporting with strategy, communications, staff development and senior capacity. Through the Olive Training and Consultancy, Yasmin supports small charities and social enterprises to become more efficient, purpose-driven, and impactful.
Claris D'Cruz | Governance consultant and trainer
Claris provides practical advice and support. She also provides EDI training and board support including skills audits, diversity data mapping and facilitated board self-assessments. Claris has 15+ years of voluntary leadership experience and nearly 25 as a charity lawyer having worked in-house for a charity, at the Charity Commission and in private practice. www.clarisdcruz.co.uk
Flóra Raffai, Rapport | Leadership and Coaching
Flóra is an accredited transformational coach specialising in small charity leaders, consultant, and trainer. She specialises in strategic and operational planning; building an effective and inclusive culture; and positive leadership. Author of ‘Chief Everything Officer’, Flóra has been a CEO, trustee and mentor for small charities, and is currently Chair of Trustees at a local infrastructure charity.
