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:

• Create sustainable impact with a predictable, regular donation.
• Join a community of like-minded people committed to long-term change.
• Champion our cause by spreading the word and growing our supporter base.
• Support us efficiently, with lower fundraising costs and greater long-term returns.
• Help us plan ahead, thanks to a reliable donor base.

Friends Benefits

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!

How your fundraising helps

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.

1. Browse our upcoming sponsored challenges
2. Share with family, friends or colleagues who might also be interested
3. Sign up online to join the team; select a challenge to join, or a fundraiser that you would like us to help you plan
4. We will support you from start to finish
5. Email info@temwa.org or call the team on 0117 287 2892 if you have any questions

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:

• Support our UK Team in communications, fundraising or programmes
• Join our Summer Festival Tour team. Sign up HERE
• Become a Trustee
• Lend a hand at exciting events, such as our Annual Christmas party

Current Volunteering Opportunities

Social Media Volunteer

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

Fundraising Volunteer

Where: Temwa Bristol offices / Hybrid

Duration: 1 days a week, for minimum 3 months duration

Start: ASAP

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed volunteer, with a passion for international
development, to support our programmes team in the UK. This is a great opportunity to join a
small, friendly team and gain valuable experience of working in the charity sector.

Read full job description here.

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to Zoey Kontos, elizabeth.kontos@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.

Current Vacancies

Fundraising and Communications Officer 

Location: Temwa, 27 Orchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5EH 
Start Date: Late May 2026 
Duration: Part-time, 4 days per week 
Salary: £25 – £27K per annum (pro rata) 
Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Manager 

About Temwa 

Temwa is a Bristol-based international development charity partnering with remote communities in Malawi to end poverty and create lasting change. With over 20 years of experience, Temwa understands the interconnected nature of challenges faced by rural communities. Our work is rooted in a community-driven approach, delivered by a skilled team of 25+ staff in Malawi, supported by a small but passionate UK team. “Temwa” means “love” in Tumbuka, and that spirit runs through all that we do. 

Role Overview 

As the Fundraising and Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in growing Temwa’s income and visibility. You will coordinate, organise or support challenge events, individual fundraising campaigns, manage events, and deliver compelling communications that inspire action. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager, UK and Malawi teams, and volunteers to support both income generation and brand engagement strategies. 

This is a varied and creative role for a driven communicator who’s confident with events, social media, donor stewardship, and marketing. 

Key Responsibilities 

Fundraising & Events 

• Plan and support individual giving campaigns and donor appeals. 

• Coordinate fundraising events including challenge events, team events, and Temwa’s annual Christmas Party. 

• Organise and coordinate Temwa’s presence at Festivals (about 2 a year)  

• Support recruitment and engagement of volunteers for events and festivals. 

• Assist with logistics, ticketing, donor communications and supporter care. 

• Stewardship and support for challenge event fundraisers.  

• Support donors and event participants with materials, guidance, and encouragement. 

• Sourcing prizes for events and liaising with suppliers. 

• Coordinating ad hoc events. 

• Contribute to strategy and systems to improve fundraising efficiency. 

Marketing & Communications 

• Manage and implement Temwa’s content calendar, ensuring regular updates across all channels. 

• Create high-quality, engaging content for social media, newsletters, and the website. 

• Work with the Malawi team to gather case studies and impact stories. 

• Develop and distribute digital and printed marketing materials for events and appeals. 

• Support Temwa’s PR and media presence by developing press contacts and press releases. 

• Monitor analytics and evaluate the success of communication and campaign activities. 

• Maintain and update Temwa’s website using CMS tools such as WordPress. 

• Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines across all public communications. 

Administrative 

• Maintain and update the CRM (eTapestry). 

• Regularly monitor the info@temwa.org email and either reply or forward to the correct contact within the team.  

• Financial data entry. 

• Donor stewardship, for example, thank you emails and Gift Aid forms. 

• Support volunteer coordination and external liaison. 

Collaborative & Strategic Input 

• Work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager to evolve strategy and campaign planning. 

• Stay informed on trends in charity fundraising, digital engagement, and international development. 

• Contribute to organisational planning, policy development, and process improvements. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Proven experience in fundraising, marketing or communications (employment or voluntary). 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Experience creating content across multiple platforms including social media, newsletters, and print. 

• Confident in event planning and leadership. 

• Skilled in donor and client stewardship. 

• Strong digital skills, including use of CMS (e.g., WordPress), social media tools, and CRM databases. 

• Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills. 

• Confident working independently and collaboratively in a small team. 

• Flexibility and ability to prioritise workload. 

• Empathy for international development work and Temwa’s values. 

Desirable 

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools. 

• Understanding of community fundraising, donor stewardship, and appeals. 

• Prior experience in the charity or NGO sector. 

• Knowledge of PR, media, or corporate donor engagement. 

• UK drivers’ licence and vehicle access. 

• Experience working at festivals managing volunteers. 

Other Information 

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events. 

This is a hybrid role with a primary base in our Bristol office, with flexibility for some remote working. 

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to kerry.johnstone@temwa.org.

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Leave a Legacy That Will Change Lives

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. 

How can leaving a legacy help? 

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. 

Terry’s legacy for Temwa

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

• Generate positive publicity and promote the partnership with the support of assets and resources
• Receive regular funders’ reports  
• Tax-deductible donations
• Demonstrate your company’s commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) 
• Boost employee morale and motivation 
• Improve your brand identity and reputation

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:

• Making a regular or  annual donation to help support Temwa 
• Balancing your organisation’s carbon usage through Temwa Carbon Balance
• Adopting TEMWA as your organisation-nominated charity
• Entering a sponsored challenge as a corporate team
• Sponsoring one of our fundraising events
• Donating IT equipment that you no longer need.
• Sharing your expertise and providing services as a volunteer

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.