Everything we have achieved over the past 19 years simply would not have been possible without the continued support of the extended Temwa family – our staff, volunteers, fundraisers, donors, and partners, both in the UK and Malawi.
If you’re inspired to join us in our mission to develop self-reliant communities in northern Malawi, then we would love to have you on board!
Become a Friend of Temwa and Support lasting change in Malawi – from just £5/month
Temwa’s new Friends Programme is a simple, proven way to build lasting impact through regular giving. By joining, you’ll help us create a steady income stream, strengthen our community of supporters, and enable deeper engagement with our mission.
By becoming a Friend of Temwa, you:
Invitation to the Annual Friends Get-Together
Exclusive Newsletter featuring updates, impact stories, and an annual report from our team in Malawi
Early Access to Tickets for the Christmas Party and special events
Join today for just £5/month and be part of something meaningful.
Your regular support helps create real, lasting change in the communities we serve.
From baking cakes to virtual climbs of Kilimanjaro, hosting music nights and running the Bath Half Marathon, over the years our wonderful supporters have come up with ingenious ways to raise invaluable funds for our projects.
If you would like to organise your own fundraising event for us – no matter how big or small – we would love you to join our community of supporters!
Get in touch with us on info@temwa.org or 0117 287 2892 to discuss your ideas and find out how we can work together.
No time to manage your own event? You can still get involved! Join #TeamTemwa and take on one of our amazing sponsored challenges!
Still looking for inspiration? Then please see Temwa’s Fundraising Pack HERE!
From helping HIV-positive people to live full lives to empowering farmers to adapt to the impacts of climate change, every penny you raise for us really does make a difference to the communities we work with in northern Malawi – one of the most remote, poorest and underserved regions in the world.
Challenge yourself and achieve great things while making a real difference to the lives of the people we work with in Malawi.
Whether you are a runner, cyclist or walker, or just someone up for a challenge, we have got a perfect event for you. By joining #TeamTemwa you will have the perfect motivation to get fit, have fun and make new memories!
And if the physical challenges are not for you, fear not! We can support you in planning various foodie, film or creative fundraisers that gather friends and funds.
We are lucky to have had lots of fantastic volunteers come through our door over the years. From students looking to gain some work experience, through to retired finance directors keen to share their wisdom. We ensure that all our volunteers have the best possible experience while making a real difference to the charity and the lives of people in Nkhata Bay North.
There are a variety of ways you can get involved, both in the UK and, occasionally, in Malawi:
Where: Temwa Bristol offices / Hybrid
Duration: 1-2 days a week
Start: ASAP
As the Social Media Volunteer you will be an integral part of the Fundraising and Communication team. We are seeking someone motivated and committed, with a passion for international development and experience in social media, who can support us to grow and develop our various social media platforms.
This is a great opportunity to join a small, friendly team and gain valuable experience of working in marketing in the charity/NGO sector. As a key member of the team, you’ll have real responsibilities and will be able to develop skills and experience while promoting our organisational mission and enhancing your CV.
Read full job description here.
To apply please email your CV and cover letter to info@temwa.org
Where: Temwa Bristol offices / Hybrid
Duration: 1-2 days a week
Start: October tbc
As the Christmas Party Volunteer, you’ll support the planning and delivery of Temwa’s annual Christmas Party Fundraiser on 6th December 2025, a fundraising event with our wonderful network of supporters. We’re looking for someone reliable, proactive, and excited to get involved both in the lead-up and on the night of the event.
You’ll help source raffle and auction prizes, assist with admin and logistics, and play a hands-on role in making sure the event runs smoothly, from setup to pack-down. This is a great opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes experience in events and fundraising, meet new people, and contribute to the success of a small but impactful charity supporting communities in Malawi.
Read full job description here.
To apply please email your CV and cover letter to milly.richie@temwa.org
We operate from two offices – one in the UK and one in Malawi.
Our UK operations focus mostly on fundraising and are based in central Bristol. We are a small team, headed up by our co-founder and Managing Director, Jo Hook.
Our office in Mzuzu, in northern Malawi is the heart of our operations, from where we manage and run all our projects. Many of the 27-strong team in Malawi are from Nkhata Bay North region, where we work. This is their stomping ground – they know the landscape, the climate, and the communities better than anyone.
£26,000 – £29,000
Statement from the Managing Director
“As Managing Director, I’m committed to ensuring our team enjoys their time here and thrives in a positive atmosphere. Given how much of our lives we spend at work, it’s essential to foster a culture where everyone looks forward to coming in each day. At Temwa, we value openness, honesty and authenticity. This isn’t just corporate talk, it’s a sincere commitment backed by our dedicated board of Trustees, who tirelessly support our mission.
Our programmes span forestry, agriculture, livelihoods, health and education. I’m particularly passionate about working with communities so that they adapt to the effects of climate change, where Temwa can play a vital role.
If you are driven to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to leverage their skills and energy to increase income for a dynamic and growing international development charity. The role also involves working with the programme team at Temwa Malawi to support the delivery of amazing and impactful programmes that can bring lasting change in Nkhata Bay North.”
Job Description
As the Fundraising and Programme Officer at Temwa, your time will be split across both fundraising and programmes. You will support fundraising through grant proposal research, preparation and submission, as well as support project management through project development, reporting and monitoring. You will report directly to the Programme Lead as well as be accountable to the Fundraising Manager.
About Temwa
Temwa is a Bristol-based charity committed to empowering remote communities in Northern Malawi. Our goal is to harness the power of bringing communities together to support community-led development. We partner with hard-to-reach communities in Malawi, empowering local people to end poverty and transform their own futures. At the same time, we inspire local communities in the UK to come together to help bring about this change. We have been working in Northern Malawi for over 20 years, and our work currently includes sustainable agriculture, forestry, health and education programmes.
Principles of Temwa
We have a highly skilled team of 27 full-time employees in Malawi implementing this work, based out of two offices in the Northern Region. Our UK office in Bristol comprises a small fundraising and operations team of six staff (two team members are full-time, all other team members are part-time), 3-5 regular volunteers and interns, and a wider family of volunteers and supporters.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Fundraising (60%)
Programmes (40%)
Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements:
The ideal applicant would have the following attributes:
Further strengthening the application would be:
Application process
Please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what attracts you to this role. We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job. Please email your supporting statement and CV to ifeoma.fox@temwa.org.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.
We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds especially from ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities as well as those with lived experiences of tackling inequalities, as we believe diverse voices are instrumental in creating transformational change.
Temwa in compliance with the Equality Act 2010, will seek to make reasonable adjustments to overcome barriers to employment caused by disability and/or neurodiversity, and encourages applications from these candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact PSR on 01242 691683. We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
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Leave a legacy with Temwa and help change lives for years to come. With a gift in your will, Temwa can continue to work with communities to bring life-changing development to communities in Nkhata Bay North.
Leaving a legacy gift in your will can help bring clean water to families, train farmers and improve food security, and provide a more secure future to children beyond your own lifetime.
Since we started working in Nkhata Bay North in 2003, waterborne diseases have reduced by 85%, communities have planted over 1.5 million trees, and the Usisya library receives over 5,000 visitors a year.
By leaving a legacy gift, we can continue to build on this work and improve the future of thousands of people across northern Malawi.
In 2019, Terry, who was a long-time supporter and friend of Temwa sadly passed away. Wanting to continue supporting Temwa’s work in Malawi, his son Jack set up a legacy donation in his memory and has continued supporting us in his memory ever since.
You can read more about Jack and Terry’s story in our legacy brochure here.
If you would like to know more about how Temwa supports communities in Nkhata Bay North, you can read more about our programmes here. If you have any questions about leaving a Legacy to Temwa please contact us at info@temwa.org
You can read our Legacy Brochure here.
Please find a Codicil form here.
Corporate partnerships at Temwa make a real difference by supporting our community-based projects in Malawi.
Benefits to your organisation
A corporate partnership with Temwa is a relationship with a flexible approach. We will work with you to develop a mutually beneficial relationship that can have a real impact on our work. Temwa adopts a community-driven approach and therefore all its programmes make a real difference to the communities it supports.
Your company partnership could support us by:
We are always open to other ways of working together! Get in touch with us via email at rob.mamuda@temwa.org or call Rob on 07956 637138 to discuss potential opportunities.
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