CharityChat

In this weeks episode we speak with David Tyrone Christie, Chair of the charity Majivuno, about the challenges that he and his colleagues faced in setting up the charity, how systemic racism may be reducing the sectors' effectiveness, and tips and advice for anyone wanting to setup their own charity.

In this episode we speak to Lisa Rose, Philanthropy Programme Manager at The Beacon Collective and Vic Thrift, Director at Wealth. We discuss the giving needs of the future wealthy, their relationship with philanthropy and how to more meaningfully engage with young donors.

In this episode, we speak with Idris Patel, CEO and Founder of Supporting Humanity, a charity which supports and uplifts all members of society, specifically in relation to mental health and bereavement. We discuss how the coronavirus has magnified long-standing challenges and how the organisation has pivoted to adapt during the Covid-19 pandemic. Idris also shares how Supporting Humanity has inte...

How are grant seekers and grant makers currently working to better society and what needs to change? In this episode we speak with Alex Blake about this and the progress that is being made to evolve how grant seekers and grant makers are collaborating to deliver for beneficiaries and create more effective progressive societal change.

In this episode, we speak with Ikhlaq Hussain, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships at Orphans in Need, Nick Managing Director at Charity People and Richard Lee, Director of Fundraising at Crisis. We discuss their individual journeys in the charity sector and what motivates them, the impact of the pandemic, how organisations can support and look after colleagues with their mental health and emoti...

In this episode, we speak to Kemar Walford, a fundraising Avocado+ Consultant at Money4YOU. We discuss why charities have been painfully slow in progressing with embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and what practical steps the sector can take to transform within this area. We also explore how charities can improve their recruitment models and where a career in the sector is seen as a...

How do small charities manage to run across multiple projects with very few paid staff, if any? What does leadership look like in these charities and what challenges do leaders face? In this episode we speak with Macarena Martinez about all this and more.

How does a charity provide free legal advise to people with social care needs, and help them to achieve a better quality of life? What are key tips for being a successful and effective leader in this space, and how important is this for emotional wellbeing in the workplace? In this episode we speak with Kari Gerstheimer about all this and more.

How do you continue to serve your beneficiaries and community when your normal operations and activities are blocked by a pandemic? What can this show you about how you evolve your work when you get through the other side, and what position should you take in the midst of ever affecting culture wars? In this episode we speak with Alan Lane about this and more.

Some charities have had more success than others in overcoming the challenges of Covid-19. In this episode we speak with Sam Butler and Kevin Mounce about what we can all learn from Starlight Children's Foundation and the challenges that they have overcome, and stunning successes that they have had over the past year.

How can small charities build mutually beneficial relationships with small businesses? In this episode we speak to Veronica Bamford-Deane about this and explore the potential of these relationships to support the vital work of the charity sector.

Why is training so vital for fundraisers and how can fundraisers find training that will help them, regardless of budget? In this episode we speak to Mark Carrigan about this and much more.

What do we mean by responsible investment and why is it so important for the charity sector? In this episode we speak with Tristan Blythe about responsible investment and what this can and could mean for charities now and in the not too distant future.

How has fundraising been affected and how has it had to evolve over the past year, because of Covid-19? In this episode we speak to Howard Lake about just that. We speak about the impact this has had on fundraisers and speculate about what this could mean for the future of fundraising and the sector.

How are charities seeking to tackle homelessness and what can we all learn from their approach? In this episode we speak with Seyi Obakin OBE, CEO of Centrepoint the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, about this and much more.

Where can we find our enthusiasm? How important is it that we do? In this episode we speak with Laura Croudace about enthusiasm for the work of the charity sector and why it is vital that we find ways of nurturing it.

How can individuals and charities steer clear of conflicts in legacy giving? In this episode we speak with Andrew Wilkinson about this, as well as understanding what charities should be doing to build long-term relationships with their supporters.

In this episode we speak with Shaf Mansour about how charities can make digital transformations to develop to grow and sustain their income through the pandemic.

Is the charity governance structure working for charities and is there an alternative? In this episode we speak to Philip Kirkpatrick about his work with charities over the past 25 years, his views of the pros and cons of the current charity governance structure, and what an alternative structure could look like.

Why do people setup charities and what are the challenges that come with doing this? In this episode we speak with Caroline Coates and Teri Kearsey about the charity Harry's Hat, from it's origins to how they manage and continue to grow the charity now.

In this episode we speak with CEO of Muslim Aid Kashif Shabir. We speak about the work of Muslim Aid, leadership, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, and much more.

What considerations should charities be making in encouraging consumer habits in order to support their vital work? In this episode we speak about this and one option of encouraging consumers to support the charities they care for through cash-back. Our guest this week is David Zarzecki.

What is The Charity Digital Code of Practice and why should charities of all sizes be giving it attention? The move to digital solutions for charity causes and how they work to support these causes is filled with pitfalls as well as opportunities. We explore this and more in this episode.

What is the #RightNow campaign? How is it hoping to help the UK charity sector in order to manage in the challenging environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic? In this episode we speak with Kristiana Wrixon about all this and more.

It's a Battle on the Board, the new book by Debra Allcock Tyler, highlights the challenges some charities face internally and provides vital guidance to trustees, CEOs, and senior leaders. In this episode we speak to Debra about the challenges on both sides of the board room and how both sides can seek to better understand the other.