CharityChat

In this episode we speak with Rob Stewart, media relations specialist at Ambitious PR. We speak about Rob’s background as a journalist and his tips and advice for how charities can make the most of opportunities to raise awareness of their work when speaking with the media.

In this episode we take a moment to talk about some of the exciting and hopeful developments and initiatives that might help charities through the challenges they are currently facing. This episode is a team effort with the Charity Chat producers speaking together about what there is to feel excited and hopeful about in the charity sector.

In this episode we speak with Neil Tuson, author of The A to Z of Positive Thinking. We speak about why positive thinking is so important and what it can do to support those working within the charity sector.

In this episode, we speak with Fabio Teixeira, Brazilian correspondent for the Thomson Reuters Foundation who have just launched a new podcast called Just Transition. Fabio has a strong background in investigative journalism and has some great insights into how he delves deep to find stories that stick in our minds. we discuss the unwritten rules of journalism and how non-profits can best work wit...

In this episode, we speak with Holly Penalver, CEO and founder of Indigo Volunteers. We discuss the power of collaboration and grass-root organisations, how to successfully manage volunteers and how charity leaders can combat isolation.

This episode is airing in the middle of arguably one of the most controversial sporting competitions in history. However to show the other side of how sport can be a force for good, I am happy to have had a conversation with Anthony York, CEO at Boxing Futures and Paul Williams, Director of Program Implementation at Movember to discuss how sport can play a vital role in building mental resilience....

In this episode we speak with Tris Lumley, Director of Innovation and Development at NPC. We speak about what Open Philanthropy means, how charities can cultivate it and what it could mean for the benefit of the charity sector.

In this episode we sat down with Dame Laura Lee, CEO of Maggie’s and Angela Kail, Director of Consulting at NPC about the cost of living crisis and what this means for the charity sector. It’s not an easy listen as we delve into the “triple-headed storm” the sector is facing. There is definitely pressure on the sector from multiple angles and every charity needs to consider what the cost of living...

In this episode we speak with friend of the show, James Atkins about wellbeing and co-creation. While these two subjects may sound different they are connected by James’ experience of working to build effective efforts to deliver projects and campaigns.

In this episode we speak with Laura Thurlow BEM, Business Development Manager at JGA about apprenticeships. We speak about what apprenticeships are, how they work, and how they could be a useful tool for charities as they seek to deliver for their beneficiaries in this increasingly complex world.

Do you work in a charity alongside a lot of young men? If the answer is yes, you might in the minority. A lot of our friends at Charity Chat have told us that they don’t come across many young guys in the sector and would love to try and understand why this is. In this episode, we sat down with Daniel Quinn at Marie Curie and Tomek Pozniak at Movember to get their opinions on the topic.

Since 2020, employee fundraising has changed along with shifting office working patterns. In this episode, we talk to Anna Malan, Senior Manager, Community & Inclusion at Arm to get her view from a business perspective on what gets employees engaged with charities when they’re all working in a hybrid environment. Anna provides some solid examples that anyone working in corporate fundraising can ta...

In this episode we speak with Chloe Amstein, a strategy consultant who focuses on helping charities to become audience led. If you've ever struggled to know where to start (or even where to end) a brief, Chloe has some words of advice for you. From her wealth of experience in the sector, Chloe breaks down how to write the perfect brief and bring it to life with the resources you have.

In this episode we talk to Amy O’Donnel, Senior Programme Manager, Social Impact at Nominet about the digital skills gap and what this means for both society as a whole and the not-for-profit sector. We discuss what the digital skills gap looks like in the UK, the importance of tech in having a positive social impact and why charities need to be thinking more about their own position within digita...

In this episode we speak with Katie Fox, National Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Victim Support. We talk about Katie’s move into the charity sector, and how EDI can be represented by charities and advocated for actively to create positive working cultures and the impact on wider societal issues.

In this episode we speak with philanthropist and CEO of BOMA, John Stephens. We find out more about John’s career, his experience as both a philanthropist and a charity leader, and what has led him to lead an organisation that follows the Graduation Approach to development.

In this episode we talk to Emma Carter, Head of Fundraising and Sustainability at Air Ambulances UK and Lauren Kemp, Senior Sustainability Manager at the Lindengate Mental Health Charity about what it means to be a young leader in the charity sector with a key focus of fundraising leadership. Emma and Lauren talk openly and candidly about their experiences of being young leaders and give practical...

In this episode we speak with Sarah Brook, Founder and CEO of The Sparkle Foundation. We speak about Sarah’s personal journey and what has led her to found and run a development charity. We speak about some of the challenges that The Sparkle Foundation has faced, especially throughout the Covid pandemic, how they have overcome them and how they engage support.

In this episode we speak with Robyn Moffat-Wall about tackling abuse: what it means and how charities can help.

In this episode we speak with Sanita Guddu, legacy consultant, trainer, coach and producer of Legacy Fundraising Chat podcast. We speak about why Sanita has focussed her expertise on legacy giving, how she approaches donors when speaking about legacies, and how charities should start investing in legacy giving and go about getting buy in from their Boards and leadership.

In this episode we speak with Lee Clark, Founder of GivePenny, about online giving and how charities should think about it as part of a wider opportunity to engage meaningfully with their supporters. We also talk about gaming for good and GivePenny’s new gaming event for charities.

In this episode we speak with Dr Ewan Kirk, a successful technology entrepreneur and founder and co-Chair of Turner Kirk Trust. We talk about why philanthropy should be more than writing a cheque, how we can put innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do, and why it’s important to experiment and try out new ideas even if they might fail.

In this episode we speak with the newest member of the Charity Chat team, Bharpur Singh Gill about humanitarian aid and his experiences of working with several not for profits in this area.

In this episode we speak with Alison Taylor, CEO of CAF Bank and CAF Charity Services, and Kristina Kopic, Head of Charity and Voluntary Sector at ICAEW. We speak about new research carried out by CAF and ICAEW on the challenges to trustee boards and what charities can learn from this. We talk about diversity on boards, what this means and what it can bring to charities at a time where many are se...

In this episode we speak with Hannah Johnson, Executive Director for Global Marketing and partnerships at Blue State. We speak with Hannah about how she and her colleagues have supported charities and what those charities have helped to do both in raising awareness of certain issues and satisfying the desire that individuals have within the company to contribute to positive social change.