BTA Charity Voices

Our host Anne Hughes is joined by Dr Patricia Armstrong for the first episode of Series 4 of BTA Charity Voices Podcast. This series plans to focus in on resilience and so we kick off by discussing the publication of Pat's new book, "Holistic Leadership, Resilience, whole life lessons from the 3rd sector". The book, published in December and based on Pat's three year doctoral s...

In this episode of the BTA Charity Voices Podcast, host Anne Hughes is joined by Dan Rous to discuss church and community development. Dan, a BTA Associate, shares his journey into this field, highlighting his 22 years of experience in Scotland working within the third sector, often with faith-based organisations.

In this episode of the BTA Charity Voices podcast, Anne Hughes is joined by Karen Moore, an interim leadership expert and BTA Leader. Karen shares her experience of starting her interim leadership work in 2018 after leaving her organization as a substantive CEO. Karen also discusses the services offered by BTA, emphasising that as well as being a recruitment agency, BTA also provides consultancy s...

In this episode of BTA Charity Voices our host Anne Hughes and Billy Farrell, Director of Income Generation at Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland, discuss the potential of the metaverse in charity work, with CHSS charity shop being the first on the metaverse.  The conversation also touches on the potential of the metaverse for fundraising, improving understanding of conditions, and as a recruitmen...

This episode of BTA Charity Voices Podcast was recorded with an audience of fundraisers at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland Conference in Glasgow on Tuesday 24th October. Joining the panel were Katie Docherty, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising; Nicola Gunn, Director of Development, Brand & Engagement at Scottish SPCA and Managing Director of BTA Mhairi Ca...

In this episode of the BTA Charity Voices Podcast, host Anne Hughes and Jon Dushinsky discuss purpose-driven leadership, emphasising the importance of understanding an organisation's purpose and destination. They also explore the concept of two paths in life, the path of a predictable future and the path of a highest value, and the need to operate from a place of confidence and purpose.  Most...

An insightful discussion looking at the concept of sustainable organisations and the introduction of a new service from BTA - a survey tool designed to help organisations align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. www.brucetaitassociates.net/how-to-improve-your-income-generation-and-fundraising

Anne Hughes is joined by Emma Patmore, Associate Consultant Trustee Recruitment & Development at BTA for a discussion about the importance of trustee recruitment and development within the Third Sector, emphasising the need for diverse skills and experiences, and the significance of good governance practices.  This episode of the podcast is filled with lots of advice and tips for those who are...

In this episode I'm chatting about the community of Drumchapel with Laura Divers of 3D Drumchapel and Peter Divers of G15 Youth Project.  This conversation shares a wonderful example of how communities can thrive when they journey with the people who use their services and makes a call for us all to begin mapping how we can collaborate for the greater good.

Emma Wolfe, the founder of Safe Havens, a charity born out of her service accommodation management company, Pillow Partners, joins us for this weeks podcast to discuss her organisation's mission and make a call for future collaborations.  Safe Havens aims to use properties for good causes, providing funded stays to those in need, repurposing linens and food, and supporting young entrepreneurs...

Joining us on this episode of BTA Charity Voices Podcast is Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab for a discussion about digital trusteeship, focusing on the challenges and potential solutions to increase board diversity and improve digital skills in the charity sector.  We also discuss Board Recruitment more widely and the importance of a more flexible and clear approach, the value of board diversit...

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising and PwC recently conducted some research into the future of fundraising. The result was a report titled 'Future Proofing Your Fundraising'. With the intention that Big Challenges Require Bold Thinking the report focussed on ensuring future fundraising success amid continued uncertainty and change presents significant challenges for charities - yet a...

It was great to chat with Grace Reilly & Rebecca Campbell of Cash For Kids West of Scotland, about how the organisation have created their own online granting and fundraising platform - Giving Is Easy. This conversation offers a real insight into how a spirit of being open to looking at things in a new way, and discovering what is possible has helped the organisation really capitalise in many...

Joining this episode is Arthur McNeaney, Head of Operations at DRC Youth Project to talk about what collaboration and partnership looks like in a local setting.

Joining our host Anne Hughes for this conversation is the Chief Exec of Accord hospice Jackie Smart. From the outset Jackie shares her wisdom and insight on the current context we are in when we consider what collaboration and innovation looks like and how the climate and pressures throughout society contribute to this.

Joining us for this episode is founder and chair of global charity Think Equal, Leslee Udwin, and the Director of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit Jimmy Paul, to chat about their collaboration which they believe could change the future of Scotland.

This weeks episode of 'Charity Voices Podcast' with Dr Jane Haley takes a journey into research.  Jane explains how as a charity MND Scotland have prioritised patient feedback and found new ways to collaborate in order to find the very best outcomes for those living with Motor Neurone Disease.

In this episode of Charity Voices Podcast our host Anne Hughes is joined by Lazara Canton, a Development Specialist with more than 20 years experience in the private sector. Anne and Lazara discuss team development and empowerment within the charity sector from an outside looking in perspective. Emphasis is placed on the importance of concentrating on strengths, aligning partnerships with the orga...

In this episode our host Anne Hughes, is joined by William McGowan of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity who shares insights into the charities move into Retail Fundraising in recent years. William generously shares their thinking, process, and many of the lessons learned as the organisation took the leap into retail. 

In this episode of BTA Charity Voices Podcast Anne is joined by Bethany Biggar, Director of Edinburgh Food Project which operates seven food banks in the city.  The discussion centres around how the Edinburgh Food Bank, identified what else was needed through research and evaluation and how this dictated the direction in which the organisation would grow.

Anne Hughes was joined by Alex Cummings and Sarah Grant of SAMH to discuss a partnership project with the Co-op, and in collaboration with two other organisations, that focused on mental health and wellbeing, involving fundraising and service development.  Sarah, who coordinated the project, explains how it evolved from fundraising to service activation. Alex also emphasizes the holistic approach...

Managing Director of BTA, Mhairi Cameron, joins host Anne Hughes for a conversation about Series 3 of BTA Charity Voices Podcast and some reflections on the episodes of 2023.  In 2024 the plan is to focus on Innovation & Collaboration and BTA invites colleagues from across the sector to get in touch and tell us what they'd like to talk about and listen to.  mhairi@btaassociates.co.uk

Joining me for this episode of BTA Charity Voices Podcast is Cara Spence, Director of The Junction, a youth work organisation based in Leith to chat about the sustainability of local organisations and the difficulties they face.

Gilly Mendes Ferreira, Director of Innovation & Strategic Relationships @ SSPCA & Alex Cumming, Executive Director of Operations @ SAMH join this episode of Charity Voices Podcast to talk about Partnership Working and how their unique collaboration began. 

A conversation with Rami Okasha, CEO of CHAS about leadership, the importance of fundraising, work place culture, being courageous and so much more.