Charity Impact

This episode covers the transformative journey of grantmaker, the Smallwood Trust. I speak to Paul Carbury (CEO) and Ambreen Shah (Trustee), as they shed light on the Trust's metamorphosis over the past six and a half years. Expect insights into the trust's evolution from implementing governance changes, to experimenting with funding models, to modifying their strategic plan and recruitment processes. Through their journey, they've become intentional about identifying and addressing inequalities within their mission—an enlightening transformation for both the trust and the charities they support. We'll uncover the challenges and triumphs of redistributing power and assets within the context of funding for women's organizations. We'll explore how the Smallwood Trust strikes the balance between nurturing long-term relationships with well-established organizations, and bringing in fresh perspectives through funding new charities. We cover various aspects from reducing gendered poverty through local initiatives, to the importance of building trust and amplifying voices from disenfranchised communities. We also discuss Smallwood's board shadowing programme — designed to empower women and bring diversity to the boardroom. Paul and Ambreen share their experiences and insights into how this programme has broken down power dynamics and empowered individuals to become trustees.   * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Keywords: Charity Leadership, Workforce Development, Great Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Shared Purpose, Trust, Continuous Learning. In this episode, we learn about charity Leadership and workforce development with Rob Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community CIC. Known for his expertise in supporting the voluntary sector in the Northeast, Rob shares valuable insights into harnessing the potential of individuals and creating effective teams. Together with his colleague Stephanie Cole, they've successfully reframed leadership as an action-oriented concept, emphasising the development of leadership, governance, and collaborative networks. Rob provides detailed insights in the following areas: (00:00) - Leadership and Workforce Development Challenges (09:41) - Best Self, Great Teams, and Leadership (18:46) - Communication & Emotional Intelligence in Leadership (25:02) - Creating Effective Teams and Collaboration (36:38) - Effective Communication, Conflict Management, Fun in Organizations (46:17) - Budgeting and Allocation for People Development (01:00:08) - Investing in Nonprofit People and Teams (01:07:38) – Recommendations.   * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Keywords: Legacy Giving, Fundraising, Donors, Local Charities, Legacy Marketing, Impact Report, Gifts In Wills.   Join us in this fascinating discussion with Richard Radcliffe, a legacy fundraising expert, who shares his wealth of knowledge on legacy giving. We talk about the power of legacies in fundraising and how it is becoming an increasingly significant source of voluntary income, projected to double to about £7 billion by 2045. Richard discusses the evolving landscape of giving, with a shift from the traditional organisations supported to a broader range including local charities and causes such as mental health and campaigning.   Tune in as we explore the importance of creating a legacy vision for an organization and communicating it effectively to potential donors. Richard shares insightful tips on integrating legacy giving into conversations with service users, incorporating it into regular communication channels, and why a legacy brochure isn't always necessary. Discover the power of gentle communication in encouraging potential donors to consider leaving a gift in their will.   In the final part of the episode, we focus on legacy marketing strategies and tips. Listen as we share valuable insights on raising awareness of legacies in local communities and the importance of brand awareness. Don't miss out on these key takeaways that can potentially transform your charity's income.   * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Keywords: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety, Code of Respect, Intersectionality. In this podcast episode, I had an insightful discussion with consultant and coach Ngozi Lyn Cole about enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. We explored the critical elements that make an organisation more inclusive and diverse, with Ngozi explaining why equity goes beyond treating everyone the same and how it is crucial for an organization to have a diverse representation at every level. We started our conversation by discussing the importance of inclusion and why it's essential to treat equity and diversity as separate but interconnected aspects. We then moved on to discuss a practical framework for transitioning towards inclusivity, which involves recognizing the importance of inclusion, setting clear commitments and strategies, and evaluating the impact. We also discussed the importance of creating a safe environment for conversations around these pivotal topics and the need for an organisational audit to identify strengths and weaknesses. This episode provides a wealth of actionable insights and resources for fostering an inclusive environment in any organisation. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Episode keywords: Creativity, Innovation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Charities, Fear, Long-Term Thinking, Acknowledging Failure, Psychological Safety, Nurturing People, Involving Audience, Problem-Solving, Learning from Failure. Episode description: Creativity in problem-solving and innovation in transforming these solutions into tangible results - simple concepts, yet often mistaken as one and the same, and riddled with roadblocks. Today, Lucy Gower, founder of Lucidity, helps to disentangle these concepts, while unearthing the hurdles that can hinder their implementation. From redefining innovation for your organisation, to confronting the fear of failure, we cover a wide spectrum of insight in this episode. Don't let fear and scarcity of resources stifle your creative spirit and hamper innovation. We candidly address these common hurdles, encouraging a shift in perspective towards embracing failures as stepping stones to success. Together with Lucy, we shed light on the necessity of a long-term vision in fundraising, bust myths about the digital shift during the pandemic, and uncover the silver lining that every challenge presents. Through this, we aim to inspire a fresh approach to problem-solving, ultimately driving your organisation towards innovative outcomes. Lucy talks about the importance of nurturing our people during stressful times and fostering an environment of psychological safety to stimulate effective innovation. Lucy shares practical strategies to foster such a culture, and we highlight some valuable resources to further explore this topic. From learning from failure to committing to perpetual innovation, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on fostering creativity and innovation in charities. Lucy Gower Lucy is founder and director at Lucidity. She is a coach, trainer and facilitator specialising in giving people the confidence and tools to think creatively, develop ideas and make their innovations happen. She is bestselling author of The Innovation Workout and a global speaker on innovation. Lucy is passionate about helping people unlock their creativity and get the important work done. She enjoys working on projects with the potential to make a positive impact on the world. You can find Lucy on LinkedIn and Twitter. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Episode keywords: Fundraising, Donor Needs, Response Rates, ROI, Digital Fundraising, Personalised Donor Care, Donor Engagement, Effective Strategies, Cultivating Relationships, Small Charities. Episode description: In this episode, we welcome Mark Phillips, founder of Fundraising Agency BlueFrog, who shares his decades of experience working with leading fundraising charities. This conversation is an enlightening exploration of the often-overlooked needs of donors and the significance of establishing meaningful relationships with them.   Mark discusses the four key states of need that influence people when they donate to charities and the art of cultivating robust, lasting relationships with donors. He also dives deep into efficient fundraising strategies, response rates, and ROI. Importantly, Mark enlightens us on the importance of personalised donor care and how making donors feel valued can fuel successful fundraising programmes.   This episode is filled with invaluable advice and practical tips from one of the sector's leading voices, including how small charities can start and grow their fundraising programmes.   Finally, Mark recommends some of his favorite books and authors that offer precious insights into fundraising. This episode is a goldmine of information for anyone interested in understanding and improving their fundraising efforts.   Mark Phillips Mark Phillips runs Bluefrog Fundraising, the acclaimed fundraising creative agency he founded in 1997 with the goal of it being the agency he would want to employ. Mark has a BA in development studies form the University of East Anglia, which was where he got the advice to get a job in charity marketing. He then received an MSc from Manchester University in management science. This led to a first job at ActionAid, and then seven years as head of fundraising at YMCA. Mark is one of the global fundraising profession's most in-demand conference presenters, particularly on Bluefrog's research into the motivations, attitudes and behaviours of mid-value donors. He also writes the Queer Ideas blog, which explores and presents new takes on many critical issues in fundraising, and curates examples of historical charity advertising and direct mail on Pinterest. You can find Mark on LinkedIn and Twitter.   * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Keywords: Running a Charity, Start-up, Learning from Failure, Mindset Transformation, Money Mindset, Toxic Perfectionism, Succession Planning, Risk-Taking, Creative Potential. Description: Imagine turning personal loss into a legacy of hope, inspiration, and creativity. The incredible journey of Jennie Cashman Wilson, founder and CEO of the Abram Wilson Foundation, tugs at our heartstrings, as we explore love, loss, and the transformational power of music. Tune into this episode to discover how Jennie turned personal tragedy into an inspiring legacy. Navigating the stormy waters of founding a charity, Jenny shares her initial struggles, from defining the organization's purpose to overcoming her discomfort in asking for financial support. The story of the Abram Wilson Foundation unfolds, detailing its formation in the early years, the support system Jennie assembled, and the crucial elements to tripling the charity's turnover—mindset transformation and financial tracking. We wrap up our heartfelt discussion by delving into Jennie's recent endeavour—an autobiographical children's book, written in just 50 sentences. This audacious venture intertwines themes of fear, courage, hope, loss, and love, mirroring Jennie's personal journey. Jennie also candidly shares her decision to step down as CEO after 11 years, the importance of fostering a culture of agency, the impact of toxic perfectionism and learning from failure. This episode is more than an exploration of Jennie's life and work—it's a treasure trove of wisdom, inspiration, and invaluable advice for anyone involved in charity work. Get the book here: Becoming Brave. Jennie Cashman Wilson Jennie's background is in arts fundraising and working with young people, which is how she met her late husband, the acclaimed jazz trumpeter Abram Wilson. The pair worked on numerous projects together up until Abram's passing in 2012, after which Jennie set up the Abram Wilson Foundation. The charity opens doors to the music industry for minoritised young talent and have grown to work with over 200 performing artists and 650 young people. Jennie has been listed in WISE100, a national index recognising the top women in social enterprise and is a recipient of the WACL Talent Award. Becoming Brave is Jennie's first children's book. You can find out more about the Abram Wilson Foundation here, Jennie's current work here and you can find Jennie on Instagram. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Purposely Podcast: Established in 1988, DSC has been a trusted resource in the non-profit sector, providing vital research, high-quality training, and ongoing support to charity leaders and volunteers. In addition, DSC advocates on behalf of organisations facing tough challenges, from economic crises to the recent global pandemic. With over two decades of leadership experience at DSC, Debra has played a crucial role in empowering charities to fulfil their missions despite limited resources and frequent obstacles. She proudly emphasises DSC's position as a sector leader, offering unique resources that remain relevant, even as competition has emerged. Debra also discusses the evolving nature of the sector, highlighting shifts in attitudes and approaches. One example of this shift is the increasing transparency in funding practices. Debra recalls a time when DSC faced criticism from trusts and foundations for publishing their information in directories. Nowadays, organizations inquire why they haven't been included, indicating a sector-wide move toward openness. DSC operates as a self-sustaining charity, generating revenue through resource sales. By reducing reliance on grants, Debra explains how DSC maintains the freedom to express its views and remain critical without concerns about offending funders or losing support. This financial independence enables DSC to stay true to its purpose. Debra underscores the importance of staying connected to the core purpose of the work rather than becoming fixated on specific methods. This mindset has allowed her and the DSC team to continuously find innovative ways to support charities. Their agility and responsiveness to emerging needs have resulted in valuable services. Throughout our conversation, Debra candidly shares her experiences as a leader at DSC. She openly acknowledges that she didn't have all the answers when she first joined the organisation and describes how her leadership approach has evolved over the years. Debra believes that people tend to emulate what they observe as effective. She points out that traditional leadership and management followed a predominantly male and patriarchal paradigm, emphasizing growth and similar metrics. However, she highlights the success of alternative leadership styles that have emerged, challenging the old norms. In leadership, the primary objective is to ensure team members are aligned with the vision. Authenticity lies in supporting and enabling individuals to bring out their best to achieve that shared vision. Debra emphasises the importance of distinguishing between being authentic to the leadership role and simply proclaiming, "This is me, take it or leave it," which is unsuitable for effective leadership. Drawing from a powerful analogy, Debra passionately addresses the need for charities to go beyond providing temporary solutions and address the root causes of societal issues. She highlights the duty of charities to not only rescue people from the river but also go upstream and fix the source of the problem. While acknowledging that complete eradication of issues may be unattainable, she emphasises the importance of advocacy and voice in driving preventive measures. The responsibility to lead the sector in the right direction is significant, but DSC's unwavering commitment to empowering organisations and fostering positive change has guided them for the past 20 years. "Our focus has always been on helping organizations improve their practices and achieve their goals, whether it's fundraising, governance, leadership, or other vital areas."

Keywords: Charities, social enterprises, cross-sector partnerships, serial co-founder, networking, relationships. Description: Ever dreamt of striking an audacious partnership, but held back because you thought it was too bold? In this episode, we welcome Oli Barrett, a serial co-founder whose remarkable journey has seen him setting up impactful social purpose initiatives, from startups to collaborations with renowned global brands and governments. Oli's story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial spirit and innovative partnerships. This episode is packed with practical advice and strategies for anyone looking to build partnerships and network effectively. Oli divulges his top tips for networking, which include making audacious moves like cold-calling some of the world's leading ad agencies. He also shares wisdom on building credibility swiftly, crafting personalized emails, and setting triggers to avoid overwhelming people with information. This enlightening conversation is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to enhance their networking skills and bring their ideas to life. Special offer: Build a Better Network, the 12 part audio course developed by Oli with guest contributors. Oli has kindly offered all listeners a 20% discount – use the code BABN20 – and there is also a scholarship scheme, which charities can take up to offer the course for free to their beneficiaries or you can access it if you find yourself out of work. E-mail the team at mail@olibarrett.com to take up the scholarship offer.   Oli Barrett MBE Oli Barrett is a serial co-founder who enjoys making useful connections between people and ideas. He created Tenner, the UK's largest schools enterprise challenge, in which over 250,000 pupils have made money and made a difference in a month, starting with just ten pounds. He co-founded Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), the social venture, which has helped thousands of young people to fix their own youth clubs. He is also the founder of TOTS (Turn on the Subtitles), the children's literacy campaign. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Keywords: Innovation, Programme Lifecycle, Impact Evaluation, Partnerships, Social Enterprise, Winning Scotland, Charity, Social Change, Board Champions. Description: Can you imagine crafting a future where children are not just surviving their circumstances but thriving in them? That's precisely what Zahra Hedges, the dynamic CEO of Winning Scotland, is striving to achieve. In our engrossing chat, Zahra opens up about the charity's ambitious mission to revolutionize Scotland's social fabric, focusing on empowering children and young people to develop resilience and confidence. We dissect their approach and discuss Zahra's experience of moving from running her own business to supporting social enterprises to being charity CEO. We also discuss the importance of getting the most out of your board of trustees. Zahra Hedges Zahra Hedges is CEO of Winning Scotland. Before that she worked for the Scottish Government in children and young people's mental health, and the CEIS Group where Zahra supported social enterprises. Zahra is also an advisor to Samtaler, which helps large companies to create social value, a board member of community justice organisation SACRO and a mentor with MCR Pathways and Pilotlight. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Keywords: Charitable Giving in the UK, Giving Behaviour, UK Giving Report 2023, Giving Trends, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Fundraising, Cost Of Living Crisis, Donations, Philanthropists, Charity Resilience. Description: Charities Aid Foundation's UK Giving research is the largest study of giving behaviour in the UK, with survey responses from a representative sample of the public each month. Around 13,000 responses were received in total. Some longer-term trend analysis is also included, using data collected over the past five years. This year's report offers insights into how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting donations, and how the landscape has changed since the pandemic, seemingly permanently. In this episode we discuss the findings in the report including trends in public giving. We also hear about the giving behaviour of high new worth individual philanthropists who CAF work with and we consider what all this means for charities now and in the future. Our guests: Catherine Mahoney is Research Manager at the Charities Aid Foundation specialising in philanthropic giving trends. Mark Greer is Managing Director, Giving and Impact at Charities Aid Foundation. He leads CAF's philanthropy services in the UK, including donor advised funds for private clients, corporate giving services, grant making services and social investment arm, Venturesome. * Transformational Fundraising Tactics – SPECIAL OFFER Transformational Fundraising Tactics is a series of live online courses, from UK Fundraising, to help fundraisers raise more money and improve their effectiveness. Sessions are typically 90 minutes long and packed with practical advice. Find the courses here and enter the code, KEDAPOD15, at checkout for a 15% discount. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Episode keywords: Fundraising, giving, philanthropy, grantmaking, fintech, AI. Episode description: Philanthropy is in desperate need of a revolution. With the advent of digital fundraising tools, many expected giving to grow exponentially, but this has not been the case. Instead, giving has plateaued over the past decade, leaving many charities struggling to meet the increasing needs of their beneficiaries. Howard Lake asks how can we grow giving at scale? If you have ideas, thoughts, questions, please do engage with Howard and Alex on LinkedIn and Twitter. Transformational Fundraising Tactics – SPECIAL OFFER Transformational Fundraising Tactics is a series of live online courses, from UK Fundraising, to help fundraisers raise more money and improve their effectiveness. Sessions are typically 90 minutes long and packed with practical advice. Find the courses here and enter the code, KEDAPOD15, at checkout for a 15% discount. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Discover the powerful intersection of charity work, anti-racism, and joyfulness as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with Martha Awojobi, founder of JMB Consulting and curator of BAME Online. Get ready to challenge your perspectives on anti-racism as we dive into the daily commitment required to dismantle racist systems and the necessary steps to decolonize our minds. Trust us, you won't look at the charity sector the same way again after listening to this episode. Key Takeaways Anti-racism is a daily commitment to action, not just an identity. To be anti-racist, we must understand our complicity in racist systems and work to dismantle them. Decolonizing our minds involves recognizing and unlearning the harmful ideologies and beliefs that underpin racism and other forms of oppression. Authenticity in fundraising is vital for maintaining the values and integrity of charities and grassroots organizations. Joy is a powerful and essential component of anti-oppressive work. By embracing joy and curiosity, we can create more effective and sustainable movements for social change. The charity sector must critically examine its own practices and beliefs to ensure that it is actively working toward equity and justice for all. For more insights into anti-racism, equity, and joy in the charity sector, don't forget to attend the 2023 BAME Online conference, where you can learn from experts and leaders in the field, share your experiences, and help build a more equitable and joyful future for all. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. Episode keywords: Anti-Racism, Charity Sector, Racism, Charities, Fundraising, Funders, Donors, NGO-ification, Social Movements, Radical Political Action, Community Organizing, Depoliticizing Grassroots Movements, White Supremacy, Joyfulness, Anti-Oppression Work, Rebuilding Futures. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Hello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast from me Alex Blake, your podcast host. The aim of the podcast is to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. We speak to charity CEOs, funders and experts on a range of topics that help you maximise your charity's impact. You can find episode notes and links to resources via https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  We're 20 episodes in as I'm recording this updated trailer and we've had some amazing guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, manager, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review in your podcast player.  *  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake  

We're thrilled to have Anne Fry, CEO of Eating Distress Northeast, join us as she shares the experience of her first 100 days in a charity CEO role. Anne describes how she prepared for the role and what the priorities have been in the first few months. Anne shares the three questions she asked all staff and trustees; the support she has accessed and the focus required in year one.  Episode keywords: Charity CEO, First 100 days, Eating Distress, VCSE Sector, Frontline Charity, Mental Health, Leadership, Strategy, Organizational Resilience, Support Network. Chapters: [00:00:00] - Transition from Deputy to Chief Executive [00:06:03]  - First 100 Days as CEO [00:12:19]  - Increasing need [00:11:10] - Strategy [00:14:00] - Support networks for new CEOs Anne Fry, CEO Eating Distress North East Anne joined Eating Distress North East as Chief Executive in October 2022 from VONNE where she was the Deputy Chief Executive for three years. Anne is also Chair of the Board of Trustees at Rape Crisis and a trustee at WWiN domestic abuse services in Sunderland. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

In social entrepreneurship, staying true to grassroots needs holds the key to success and impact. Ruth Ibegbuna, a renowned social entrepreneur and founder of multiple social impact organisations, shares her experience including meeting the needs of communities, fundraising, working with funders and starting and leading grassroots organisations.  If you're interested in social entrepreneurship or running a charity / social enterprise, this episode is a must-listen. Ruth's insights and experiences offer key lessons for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community.  Episode keywords: Social Entrepreneur, Reclaim Project, Rekindle School, Communities, Lived Experience, Fundraising, Funders, Grassroots, Non Profit Organizations, Boards, Governance, Campaigning, Sustainable Funding Models, Diversity, Evaluation, Critical Thinking.  Chapters: (0:00:00) – Social Entrepreneurship and Community Impact (0:05:23) – Campaigning and Charity Governance (0:12:56) – Fundraising and Funders (0:15:31) – Being Youth Led (0:20:04) – Leadership in Social Impact Organizations (0:24:26) – Risk-Taking and Learning in Social Entrepreneurship (0:30:30) – Finding Hope and Doing Good. Ruth Ibegbuna, Social Entrepreneur and CEO Ruth Ibegbuna is a serial social entrepreneur. Ruth is the founder of the multi award-winning youth leadership charity RECLAIM; The Roots Programme, a radical new approach to bridging divides between UK communities; Northern Soul, with a mission to amplify a more powerful Northern voice and presence in the UK; and Rekindle School, a supplementary school in Manchester; supporting young critical thinkers and changemakers from working-class communities. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Fundraising and brand building, alongside developing relationships and partnerships is how Ben Lindsay OBE has successfully founded and grown the charity, Power the Fight, which works to address violence affecting young people. Listen in to learn about the issue and the mixed funding model Ben and is team are developing.  Episode Keywords: Youth Violence, Early Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health Approach, Zero Exclusions Policy, Fundraising, Brand Building, Marketing, Strategic Networking, Corporate Partners, Social Media, Content Creation, Training, Income Generation.   Chapters: (0:00:00) – Violence affecting young people – systemic issues, root causes and early intervention (0:21:13) – Charity start up, fundraising as a black-led organisation, equity and funding (0:25:30) – Fundraising and brand, mixed funding model (0:36:12) - Networking and partnerships, engaging with corporates and high net worth individuals (0:52:00) - Power to Fight's approach to tackling violence affecting young people (0:55:50) – Training and income generation (01:04:11) – Recommended resources. Ben Lindsay, Founder CEO, Power the Fight Ben Lindsay OBE is founder CEO of Power The Fight, an award-winning charity, launched in 2019, which tackles violence affecting young people. PTF creates long-term solutions for sustainable change and acts as a link between the community and policy makers. Winner of the Charity Times 2022 Rising Leader Award and one of The Evening Standard's Progress 1000 London's most influential people for 2018, Ben is an experienced presenter, trainer and facilitator with more than 20 years spent working with high risk young people in the field of gangs and serious youth violence. You can find Ben at Power the Fight UK and on Linkedin and Twitter. * RateThisPodcast.com/charity - If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating and/or review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake

Discover the power of community organising, the lack of funding for grassroots movements and how the Civic Power Fund is addressing this issue through participatory grantmaking and funder collaboration. Episode Keywords: Community Organising, Social Justice Funding, Self-Determination, People Power, Solidarity, Civic Power Fund, Participatory Grant-Making, Movement Building, Funders, Intermediaries, Radical Change, Philanthropy. RateThisPodcast.com/charity - Please leave a rating and/or review to help more people find this podcast. Chapters: (0:00:00) – Community organising (0:09:30) – Social justice funding (0:14:10) - Funding grassroots organising and national infrastructure to support organisers (0:23:05) – Fundraising, funder collaboration, movement building and intermediaries (0:30:25) – Shifting funder mindsets (0:34:10) – Recommended resources. Martha Mackenzie, Executive Director, Civic Power Fund Martha has a background in organising, campaigning, fundraising and charity leadership. She was previously Head of Global Humanitarian Advocacy at UNICEF in New York, and has led teams and campaigns at Shelter and Save the Children in the UK. Martha has balanced progressive fundraising and advocacy with campaigns rooted in redistributing power. She has worked with renters to tackle revenge evictions, campaigned with parents on childcare costs, helped establish the youth activism charity Advocacy Academy and won multi-million dollar advocacy grants. You can find Martha at Civic Power Fund and on LinkedIn or Twitter. * RateThisPodcast.com/charity - If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating and/or review.  * The Charity Impact Podcast aims to help you increase your charity's income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. Whatever your role or level of experience, we think you'll be inspired and informed by our guests who are absolutely the stars of the show! We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field. So, whether you are CEO, fundraiser, trustee, manager, practitioner, funder, or any other flavour of social leader, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast! * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake Other Charity Impact Podcast episodes include: Annie Legge, Co-founder, Dot Project: tech for good, charity digital resilience, convening networks. Alex Fox OBE – CEO, The Mayday Trust: radical social change, a new health and care system, learning organisations. Ross McCulloch – Founder, Third Sector Lab: digital for charities, harnessing technology for social impact. Nick Temple – CEO, Social Investment Business: social investment, social enterprise, social value. Derek Bardowell – CEO, Ten Years' Time: funding racial justice and social change, systemic challenges, new funders and changemakers. Emma Beeston – Philanthropy Advisor: philanthropy advice, impact measurement, choosing charities to support, funding trends. Rhodri Davies – Director, Why Philanthropy Matters: philanthropy, impact and effectiveness, tech trends. Sufina Ahmad MBE – Director, John Ellerman Foundation: philanthropy, grantmaking, leadership, governance, strategy. Chris Sherwood – CEO, RSPCA: innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy, professional development. Paul Irwin – Founder, TryLife: youth work, interactive digital films, gaining 7m Facebook followers, mental health therapies. Ed Archer – Head of Service Design and Delivery, Toynbee Hall: co-production, shifting power, diversity and inclusion. Paul Nott – Charity recruitment and retention specialist: staff recruitment and retention, professional development. Amanda Batten – CEO, Contact: strategy, campaigning, collaboration, leadership. Dee Brecker – Deputy Director of high value fundraising, Guys and St Thomas' Charity: fundraising, diversity, inclusion, networking, strategy. Mark Lever OBE – CEO, Helpforce: leadership, campaigning, service failure, social enterprise.

Hear about the funding landscape for charity digital projects, digital resilience for charities, tech for good initiatives, convening networks and running a cooperative. Episode Keywords: Digital Resilience, Tech for Good, Funding Landscape, Digital Projects, Cooperative, COVID-19, Charities, Long-term Funding, Digital Transformation, Ethical Challenges, AI Ethics, Learning and Training Events, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Dot Project, Diversity, Women in Tech, Community Support, Digital Landscape. Chapters: (0:00:00) - Digital Resilience in Charities (0:13:38) - Using Technology for Positive Outcomes (0:24:38) - Tech for Good Convening (0:37:34) - Equality and Accessibility in Tech (0:42:35) - Collaborating for Tech for Good "Digital resilience is really about the organization's ability to engage with change, so withstanding disruption using digital to maintain their operations, but as well prepare for and take advantage of the way the environment is constantly changing." - Annie Legg, Dot Project Annie Legg, Co-founder of Dot Project A connector and convenor, Annie loves to make connections and grow networks and communities of practice. Annie has worked in digital and technology since the 1990s with multi sector and international experience across start-ups, SME's, global brands and social impact organisations. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact podcast is the in-depth podcast for people working in the charity / non-profit sector, or more broadly to achieve social impact and/or social change. We cover a range of charity sector issues and topics including strategy, funding and philanthropy, social impact, learning and evaluation, income generation and fundraising, governance and more. * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake Past guests on the Charity Impact Podcast include: Alex Fox OBE – CEO, The Mayday Trust: radical social change, a new health and care system, learning organisations. Ross McCulloch – Founder, Third Sector Lab: digital for charities, harnessing technology for social impact. Nick Temple – CEO, Social Investment Business: social investment, social enterprise, social value. Derek Bardowell – CEO, Ten Years' Time: funding racial justice and social change, systemic challenges, new funders and changemakers. Emma Beeston – Philanthropy Advisor: philanthropy advice, impact measurement, choosing charities to support, funding trends. Rhodri Davies – Director, Why Philanthropy Matters: philanthropy, impact and effectiveness, tech trends. Sufina Ahmad MBE – Director, John Ellerman Foundation: philanthropy, grantmaking, leadership, governance, strategy. Chris Sherwood – CEO, RSPCA: innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy, professional development. Paul Irwin – Founder, TryLife: youth work, interactive digital films, gaining 7m Facebook followers, mental health therapies. Ed Archer – Head of Service Design and Delivery, Toynbee Hall: co-production, shifting power, diversity and inclusion. Paul Nott – Charity recruitment and retention specialist: staff recruitment and retention, professional development. Amanda Batten – CEO, Contact: strategy, campaigning, collaboration, leadership. Dee Brecker – Deputy Director of high value fundraising, Guys and St Thomas' Charity: fundraising, diversity, inclusion, networking, strategy. Mark Lever OBE – CEO, Helpforce: leadership, campaigning, service failure, social enterprise.

“Ask what a good life looks like rather than what a good service looks like.” “How we work is as important as what we do as charities.” “We could be approaching some really radical changes in the charity sector, which we should be excited about.” This conversation includes: Finding alternatives to traditional social care Shared Lives and Homeshare Alex's book, ‘A new health and care system: Escaping the invisible asylum' The VCSE review Strengths and asset based approaches in health and social care The Mayday Trust's approach Human Learning Systems Power dynamics in the charity sector The potential for some radical changes in the sector. Alex Fox OBE is CEO of Mayday Trust, which offers strengths-based coaching to people going through tough times like being homeless, and works with organisations and local areas to replace our broken support systems, through the New System Alliance. Previously, Alex led Shared Lives Plus, the UK network for Shared Lives and Homeshare. Alex sits on the NHS Assembly and was Vice Chair of Think Local, Act Personal, developing the Asset Based Area model. He is a trustee of Alternative Futures Group, Honorary Senior Fellow, Birmingham University, a Human Learning Systems associate and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He chaired the government's review of health and care charities (2015-18), the Social Care Learning disability & Autism Advisory Group and co-founded the Social Care Innovation Network. Alex is author of A new health and care system: Escaping the invisible asylum, and Meeting as Equals on building asset-based charities. He was awarded an OBE in 2017. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * The Charity Impact podcast is the in-depth podcast for people working in the charity / non-profit sector, or more broadly to achieve social impact and/or social change. We cover a range of charity sector issues and topics including strategy, funding and philanthropy, social impact, learning and evaluation, income generation and fundraising, governance and more. * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  For the opportunity to submit questions to future guests, sign up to our e-mails via the banner at the top of the website.   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: @Charity Impact Podcast Facebook: @Charity Impact Podcast  Follow our host, Alex Blake: Twitter: @alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: @Alex Blake Past guests on the Charity Impact Podcast include: Ross McCulloch – Founder, Third Sector Lab: digital for charities, harnessing technology for social impact. Nick Temple – CEO, Social Investment Business: social investment, social enterprise, social value. Derek Bardowell – CEO, Ten Years' Time: funding racial justice and social change, systemic challenges, new funders and changemakers. Emma Beeston – Philanthropy Advisor: philanthropy advice, impact measurement, choosing charities to support, funding trends. Rhodri Davies – Director, Why Philanthropy Matters: philanthropy, impact and effectiveness, tech trends. Sufina Ahmad MBE – Director, John Ellerman Foundation: philanthropy, grantmaking, leadership, governance, strategy. Chris Sherwood – CEO, RSPCA: innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy, professional development. Paul Irwin – Founder, TryLife: youth work, interactive digital films, gaining 7m Facebook followers, mental health therapies. Ed Archer – Head of Service Design and Delivery, Toynbee Hall: co-production, shifting power, diversity and inclusion. Paul Nott – Charity recruitment and retention specialist: staff recruitment and retention, professional development. Amanda Batten – CEO, Contact: strategy, campaigning, collaboration, leadership. Dee Brecker – Deputy Director of high value fundraising, Guys and St Thomas' Charity: fundraising, diversity, inclusion, networking, strategy. Mark Lever OBE – CEO, Helpforce: leadership, campaigning, service failure, social enterprise.

Are you interested in harnessing technology for social impact at your charity, social enterprise or non profit? Are you interested in digital improvement or digital transformation? Much of the nonprofit sector is way behind where it could be in terms of digital capabilities, so Ross McCulloch talks us through key areas charity leaders and teams need to think about in harnessing technology for social impact. Ross McCulloch is founder of Third Sector Lab, where he leads on working with charities to help them use digital and social media as a tool to deliver organisational objectives. He is the founder of Digital Trustees Scotland - a movement which aims to get a tech professional on every charity board. Ross developed and facilitates the highly-successful SCVO Digital Senior Leaders Programme. He also runs the CharityComms Scotland Networking Group and Third Sector Geeks WhatsApp Group to help strengthen the charity digital community. * The Charity Impact podcast is the in-depth podcast for people working in the charity / non-profit sector, or more broadly to achieve social impact and/or social change. We cover a range of charity sector issues and topics including strategy, funding and philanthropy, social impact, learning and evaluation, income generation and fundraising, governance and more. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  * For episode notes with links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  Sign up to our e-mails for the opportunity to submit questions to future guests via the banner at www.kedaconsulting.co.uk   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us by e-mail at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Follow the Charity Impact Podcast: Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-impact-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090990481787  Follow Alex Blake: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexblake_KEDA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ablake5/ Past guests on the Charity Impact Podcast include: Nick Temple – CEO, Social Investment Business: social investment, social enterprise, social value. Derek Bardowell – CEO, Ten Years' Time: funding racial justice and social change, systemic challenges, new funders and changemakers. Emma Beeston – Philanthropy Advisor: philanthropy advice, impact measurement, choosing charities to support, funding trends. Rhodri Davies – Director, Why Philanthropy Matters: philanthropy, impact and effectiveness, tech trends. Sufina Ahmad MBE – Director, John Ellerman Foundation: philanthropy, grantmaking, leadership, governance, strategy. Chris Sherwood – CEO, RSPCA: innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy, professional development. Paul Irwin – Founder, TryLife: youth work, interactive digital films, gaining 7m Facebook followers, mental health therapies. Ed Archer – Head of Service Design and Delivery, Toynbee Hall: co-production, shifting power, diversity and inclusion. Paul Nott – Charity recruitment and retention specialist: staff recruitment and retention, professional development. Amanda Batten – CEO, Contact: strategy, campaigning, collaboration, leadership. Dee Brecker – Deputy Director of high value fundraising, Guys and St Thomas' Charity: fundraising, diversity, inclusion, networking, strategy. Mark Lever OBE – CEO, Helpforce: leadership, campaigning, service failure, social enterprise.

In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I talk to Nick Temple, CEO of Social Investment Business, so if you're interested in social investment for your charity or social enterprise, or if you're just looking for some insight into the current social investment market as I was, then this episode is for you. * The Charity Impact podcast is the in-depth podcast for people working in the charity / non-profit sector, or more broadly to achieve social impact and/or social change. * We discuss social investment, starting with an introduction to the market and the context of how the social investment sector has developed over time to the point we're at now where there is more social investment being made and a wider range of products and providers but there is still room for improvement, for example in making the finance more accessible to underrepresented parts of the sector including black and minority led organisations who have been under-invested in historically. Nick outlines the main types of investment product available and gives some insight to the Social Investment Business portfolio, in terms of who has been funded, the mix of investment products and how the investment is being used for social impact including asset purchase, cash flow, seed funding, bridging loans and more. We also look at common traits of successful applications for social investment; the application and assessment process and requesting proportional and useful information, shifting the requirement for analysing the data from applicant to funder. Nick tells us about how the Social Investment Business has used data to improve transparency, effectiveness and to understand the landscape investees operate in; and how learning about inequity has led to working with partners such as Create Equity and Ubele Initiative to reach Black and minority led organisations who haven't had the same access to funding historically. We end the conversation with a look at the impact of the Social Value Act on charities and social enterprises, including how to benefit from it when preparing tenders and as a result of large scale public sector programmes that need to demonstrate social value. * If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  For links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us at  E-mail: hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-impact-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090990481787  The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. Each episode, I ask a guest working in this field about their approach so that you and I can gain insights to maximise the impact of our own work. These 1-2-1 interviews will cover a variety of areas, including strategy, social impact, learning and evaluation, funding and philanthropy, income generation and fundraising, sector issues and more. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.  

Derek Bardowell and Alex Blake discuss new approaches to funding racial justice and social change, highlighting initiatives that are setting an example of what a fairer society could look like. The Charity Impact podcast is the in-depth podcast for people working in the charity / non-profit sector, or more broadly to achieve social impact and/or social change. In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I talk to Derek Bardowell, author of Giving Back and CEO of Ten Years' Time. We discuss the problem with the traditional notion of philanthropy, charity and the systems in wider society; and go back to the original meaning of philanthropy – love of humanity, not the notion of wealthy people giving to the poor. Derek explains that the current model of philanthropy is based on preservation of the status quo. It's a cycle that preserves power for philanthropists and for very large charities/institutions. It's not addressing the root causes of issues, it's not funding systems change. When so much of our financial system is built on exploitation, we need to create a new way that is regenerative and fair for all. There are different ways of doing things and Derek highlights multiple positive examples of both funders and organisations/initiatives that are creating social change. If people don't know where to start, there are now organisations with the specialist knowledge to distribute funds equitably and to support black and minoritized communities. These new funders and changemakers are showing us how things can be done differently and what a different society could look like.  We also discuss Derek's popular book, Giving Back, which critiques philanthropy and offers solutions; as well as lots of other books, organisations and movements to read, learn about and support. If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  For links to resources and organisations mentioned in this episode, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us at  E-mail: hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-impact-podcast/ The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. Each episode, I ask a guest working in this field about their approach so that you and I can gain insights to maximise the impact of our own work. These 1-2-1 interviews will cover a variety of areas, including strategy, social impact, learning and evaluation, funding and philanthropy, income generation and fundraising, sector issues and more. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.  

“It's giving permission sometimes, to not be perfect. There's this sense that there's a magic answer. Everybody has all these opinions about what philanthropy should and shouldn't be, so it can be quite a baffling world if you're new to it.” If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I talk to philanthropy advisor Emma Beeston. We talk about the role of the philanthropy advisor, the types of philanthropists Emma works with and the process of helping them to give strategically. We cover some of the thinking around how to choose which charities to support and what makes an effective charity; the pressure of trying to make the perfect decision and the inevitable need to take risks. We also talk about the debate between trust-based philanthropy and more data driven approaches, trends in philanthropy and grantmaking including the changing attitudes of the younger generation and increased collaboration between grantmakers. Emma also introduces us to her new book, co-authored with Beth Breeze, ‘Advising Philanthropists: principles and practice', which they believe is the first ever book specifically on philanthropy advice (more info on this at the bottom of the page). Scroll down for Emma's biog.   For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can reach us at  E-mail: hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk Twitter: @CharityImpactPd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-impact-podcast/ This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, where I help charities to increase their income and impact.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.   Emma Beeston, Philanthropy Advisor Emma is an independent philanthropy advisor to philanthropists, families and foundations. Her advice guides donors from exploring their values through to implementing their giving to achieve their philanthropic goals. Emma specialises in supporting those new to philanthropy and facilitating multi-generational giving. Prior to her current role, Emma worked for grant-making organisations including Children in Need, Lloyds Bank Foundation and Comic Relief. Emma co-created with Beth Breeze the Advising Donors module for the Philanthropic Studies master's degree programme at the University of Kent. She is also a lecturer on the Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social investment master's degree programme at Bayes Business School and a trainer with the Association of Charitable Foundations. She wants philanthropy to be accessible to all and is co-founder of a giving circle, Bath Women's Fund.

In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I speak to Rhodri Davies, a widely-respected expert and commentator on philanthropy and civil society issues. We discuss philanthropy - why it matters, how its approached, various current issues, technology trends and the challenge of measuring impact and effectiveness.   If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.    For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    Rhodri Davies, Director of Why Philanthropy Matters Rhodri Davies is the founder and Director of Why Philanthropy Matters - a space for exploring philanthropy: what it is, how it works and why it affects all our lives. Rhodri draws on a deep knowledge and passion for the history of philanthropy as well as current issues and trends, to put philanthropy in its proper context and help us all understand where it has come from, what it looks like today and where it might be going in the future. Rhodri's new book is titled What is Philanthropy for? (click the link to find out more on this). Rhodri is a Pears Research Fellow in the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent, and also the Philanthropy Expert in Residence at the Pears Foundation. He also hosts Philanthropisms, the podcast that puts philanthropy in context. Rhodri was formerly Head of Policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), where he created and led the in-house think tank Giving Thought. In 2016 he published Public Good by Private Means: How philanthropy shapes Britain, a book tracing the history of philanthropy in Britain and what it tells us about the modern context. Since then he has been a self-confessed history of philanthropy nerd, and tweets about this at @Philliteracy. He is involved with a number of external projects and steering groups, including the World Economic Forum Technology and Social Justice Initiative, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Better Giving Studio and the Wellcome Trust-funded Border Crossings project (which is exploring the relationship between voluntary action and the NHS since 1948).   If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail me at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, where I help charities to increase their income and impact.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.   Thank you to Feedspot for selecting the Charity Impact podcast in its list of the Top 25 Charity Podcasts on the web.

“We must work as trustees to always act in the strategic because we are not close enough to the work to know what to do at an operational level and the moment we think we do is the moment we are failing.”   Sufina Ahmad MBE on philanthropy, grantmaking, charity leadership & governance, and developing strategy in complex and changing environments.   In this episode, I speak to Sufina Ahmad about her impressive career progression, learning and development, charity governance and leadership, philanthropy, grantmaking and developing strategy in complex and changing environments. For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    Sufina Ahmad MBE, Director, John Ellerman Foundation As Director of the John Ellerman Foundation, Sufina works closely with trustees, staff and stakeholders, including grantees, to ensure all aspects of the Foundation's strategy, governance and grantmaking work is delivered effectively. Before joining the Foundation, Sufina worked in corporate strategy and performance at the City of London Corporation. She has also worked for the National Lottery Community Fund and City Bridge Trust in grantmaking, strategy and policy roles. Sufina started her career in service delivery and business development roles for charities working with adults with learning disabilities and older people. Sufina holds trusteeships with Just for Kids Law, We Belong, The Charterhouse and the Association of Charitable Foundations. Sufina is an honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, having chaired their Expert Panel on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Sufina was awarded an MBE for charitable services in 2020.   For other episodes covering these and similar themes, check out: Mark Lever - CEO experiences, leadership, training... Dee Brecker - fundraising, strategy, DEI, culture... Amanda Batten - CEO experience, strategy, campaigning, collaboration... Chris Sherwood - Leadership, strategy, change, innovation...   If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail me at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, where I help charities to increase their income and impact.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“Its not right, it could be better and could be different.”   Chris Sherwood, RSPCA CEO on innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy and professional development (#8)   In this episode, some of the areas we discuss are: Chris' experience working in the charity sector, living with epilepsy, having a working class background and experiencing homophobia Innovation and service improvement in a continuously changing world Organisational change projects Changing the governance model and strategy development at the RSPCA Reflections on career and professional development. For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/  About Chris Sherwood Chris Sherwood, who has been Chief Exec of the RSPCA since August 2018. Before that Chris was CEO at Relate for 3 years having previously been their Director of Policy, Communications and Digital Services. Before that he had roles as Director of Innovation and Development at Scope and Senior Development Manager at Nesta where he led their work on Co-production, People Powered Health and Ageing. Prior to joining the voluntary sector he worked in local government while studying for his degree.   “Most innovation is hidden in public services and charities…people will find ways to do things more effectively and efficiently, not always within the rules.”   If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail me at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, where I help charities to develop strategy, secure funding and navigate a range of challenges and opportunities.    The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“The power is in your pocket (your phone) to change the world.” In this episode, we discuss Paul's story from being put into ‘care' by the council as a teen which was actually just a B&B, to benefitting from youth work and then becoming a youth worker and going on to create Trylife, which has made a difference to so many disadvantaged young people. We discuss the co-production process, working with professionals and young people to create the most complex interactive film ever made, gaining 7 million Facebook followers, future plans and the deep work Paul has done during the pandemic to address his own mental health.   “TryLife interactive film series... You Make The Choices... You Live With The Consequences... You TryLife...” Paul Irwin, founder of TryLife. Paul Irwin has a background in working with disadvantaged young people from around the world. He created an interactive film series “TryLife” aimed at educating young people about the consequences of their actions. If you remember the old choice-based adventure books, TryLife is an interactive digital video version of those books, tackling real issues facing young people: Episode 1 – drugs, alcohol and sexual health Episode 2 – knife crime and gang violence Episode 3 - mental health and suicide Episode 4 – child sexual exploitation and grooming Episode 5 – isolation and loneliness Episode 6 – continuing on from episode 5, characters coming out of Covid lockdown Episode 7 – teenage pregnancy and perinatal mental health. Paul's talent at creating and curating content has also seen incredible success in social media. He has amassed a huge following via TryLife, reaching up to 188,000,000 people per week. In one month, TryLife managed to reach 65% of all Facebook users in the USA with no marketing or advertising spend and using just one mobile phone. Paul was the very first winner of the HRH Pitch at the Palace awards which is arguably the UK's most prestigious competition for tech startups. Most recently, he started developing an interactive film with the heads of the Bloods, Crips and Mexican Mafia in South Central Los Angeles with the support of Facebook and the producer of Bladerunner.   For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail me at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, where I help charities to develop strategy, secure funding and navigate a range of challenges and opportunities.    The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“It is better to do great work that nobody knows about, authentically, that makes a real difference to the community you are working with, than to say all the right things but to let down that person that comes through your door.”   Ed Archer on co-production; shifting power; and diversity and inclusion issues in the charity sector. (#6)   In this episode, our main focus is on co-production and shifting power to people with lived expertise / lived experience. We also discuss diversity and inclusion issues in the sector, particularly through the lens of class; and Ed shares some great examples and practical advice on inclusive recruitment practice (this is around 28 minutes in).   Our guest is Ed Archer, Head of Service Design and Delivery at Toynbee Hall. Ed has previously been interim Policy & Campaigns Director at Ambitious about Autism, Director of the SEND Consortium, the National Strategic Lead for Children & Young People at Mencap, and is a member of the Council For Disabled Children Partnership Board. Those job titles are all a bit of a mouthful but basically what Ed does and knows really well is helping charities to listen to and work alongside the people they serve, finding ways to build fairness and transfer of power into ways of working across service delivery, campaigning, recruitment and more. Its about designing systems and structures that serve communities in the way they want and need.   For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail me at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, where I help charities to develop strategy, secure funding and navigate a range of challenges and opportunities.    The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“I find time and again that it's the quiet leaders that have the skills and capacities that we need; they've got the ability to sense make, to relate, to vision, to invent. They're often the people who are doing the hard work and the necessary background work through which we can form these building blocks that we need to dismantle the oppression or the injustices that we currently find ourselves facing.”   Sufina Ahmad MBE on grantmaking changes during Covid; racial equity; reimagining the art of the possible; and leadership capabilities. (#5) Sufina Ahmad MBE, Director, John Ellerman Foundation   As Director of the John Ellerman Foundation, Sufina works closely with trustees, staff and stakeholders, including grantees, to ensure all aspects of the Foundation's strategy, governance and grantmaking work is delivered effectively.   This inbetween-isode features a clip from our 2021 event on grantmaking trends, where Sufina spoke about her personal reflections of leading John Ellerman Foundation since starting the role in January 2020 as well as what this period has meant for the grant making sector and what might come next.   Sufina's insightful and inspiring talk covers leadership in the sector as well as some of the big issues for grantmakers around power, transparency and equity; how the response to Covid-19 has improved grantmaking practice; increased focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and re-energised the art of the possible.   For episode notes, links and other guests, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, where I help charities to develop strategy, secure funding and make decisions to navigate the various challenges and opportunities we face in the sector.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“If there was one thing I could change about the sector it would be the diversity of trustee boards”   Paul Nott – how to recruit and retain the best staff for your charity. (#4)   Paul Nott is a consultant helping charities to improve staff recruitment and retention. For the last year almost, Paul has been offering consultancy to organisations to improve their internal systems to both attract new staff and, as importantly, to retain the good people they already have.  Paul is also a coach, helping individuals and teams to develop their careers, create their own definitions of success and plan achievable steps to make them happen. Prior to this Paul has been a recruitment consultant specialising in fundraising, marketing and senior roles in the sector for the last 16 years and has also been a fundraiser, a charity founder and a trustee. In this episode, we discuss charity sector recruitment and retention in some detail – the challenges and solutions; tips for learning and development; career advice and more.   For episode notes, links and other guests, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, which provides strategic consultancy support to charities. KEDA is led by Alex Blake who works as a management consultant, specifically for charities and non-profits in the UK, with the aim of maximising social impact. We help charities to be as effective as possible in delivering their charitable objectives through developing strategy and plans; securing funding; undertaking reviews; and a range of other consulting projects involving research, analysis, facilitation and reporting.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“What helps or hinders us is us, it's how we are, managing stress and conflict, how resilient we are. Coaching has been really helpful in shining a light on those things.”   Amanda Batten, CEO of Contact - the charity for families with disabled children – strategist; campaigner; Agatha Christie fan; collaborator; and occasionally ‘a bit of a martyr'. (#3)   Amanda Batten is Chief Executive of Contact, the charity for families with disabled children and chair of the Disabled Children's Partnership campaign. Amanda was previously director of external affairs at the National Autistic Society (NAS). While there she led a multi-award winning campaign to secure the Autism Act, the first ever condition-specific legislation. She played a key role supporting the development of autism strategies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Amanda studied Economics and Politics at Birmingham University and holds an MSc Voluntary Sector Management from Bayes Business School.   In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including the experience of becoming a Charity CEO; coaching; campaigning; diary management to maximise energy flow; Agatha Christie for recovery; the power of feedback and remembering to be less ‘martyrish'.   For episode notes, links and other guests, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, which provides strategic consultancy support to charities. KEDA is led by Alex Blake who works as a management consultant, specifically for charities and non-profits in the UK, with the aim of maximising social impact. We help charities to be as effective as possible in delivering their charitable objectives through developing strategy and plans; securing funding; undertaking reviews; and a range of other consulting projects involving research, analysis, facilitation and reporting.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“Unless you can show and evidence that you are a truly inclusive organisation, you do not have the right to ask someone to bring their ‘whole self' to work.”   Dee Brecker is currently Deputy Director of High Value Fundraising at Guys and St Thomas' Charity. Dee has previously held senior roles in philanthropy, fundraising and communications at a range of interesting organisations including the LSE, Carers UK, Sense and the Department of Health. Dee's also been a trustee, a chair, a consultant and is a qualified coach.   I know Dee because we've worked together a couple of times directly and because we try to stay in touch when we're not working together. I see Dee as an excellent fundraiser and relationship builder, importantly an organisational navigator, a thinker, strategist and an articulate communicator.   Dee has some great insights to share. We discuss recruitment, from both sides; working in and across organisations of differing sizes; diversity and inclusion – finding the confidence to speak up, demonstrate diversity in leadership and fighting to recruit more diverse teams; the benefits of informal catch ups with peers; asking beneficiaries to donate; strategy development; working with consultants and agencies; facilitation; and coaching.   For episode notes, links and other guests, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, which provides strategic consultancy support to charities. KEDA is led by Alex Blake who works as a management consultant, specifically for charities and non-profits in the UK, with the aim of maximising social impact. We help charities to be as effective as possible in delivering their charitable objectives through developing strategy and plans; securing funding; undertaking reviews; and a range of other consulting projects involving research, analysis, facilitation and reporting.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

“If I went back to being a large charity CEO I would do it differently following my experience at Helpforce.”   In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including growing the impact of volunteering health and care; joining the sector; different CEO roles; prioritising relationships over tasks; turning £3m into £15m through social enterprise; campaigning; managing the impact of service failure; communicating your vision; the importance of charities to society and the lack of recognition from Government.   Mark Lever OBE is the Chief Executive at Helpforce. Mark is a Chartered Accountant with a Cranfield MBA. The first 13 years of his career were spent training and practising as a Chartered Accountant, he then decided to leave the world of finance and move into the third sector – a decision he has not regretted for a single minute of his 25 + years in the sector. During this time, he has been Chief Executive of the WRVS (now Royal Voluntary Service) and the National Autistic Society. He joined Helpforce in 2019 and has been leading the charity in its mission to accelerate the growth and impact of volunteering in health and care. Mark has held numerous trustee positions and in his time at Helpforce has been awarded an OBE for services to volunteering during the pandemic.   For episode notes, links and other guests, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/    If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.  If you have any questions, feedback or enquiries regarding the podcast, you can e-mail hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk or tweet @alexblake_KEDA   This Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, which provides strategic consultancy support to charities. KEDA is led by Alex Blake who works as a management consultant, specifically for charities and non-profits in the UK, with the aim of maximising social impact. We help charities to be as effective as possible in delivering their charitable objectives through developing strategy and plans; securing funding; undertaking reviews; and a range of other consulting projects involving research, analysis, facilitation and reporting.   The purpose of the Charity Impact podcast is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals.

This is a brief introduction to the Charity impact podcast. The text version is below. Hello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast where our purpose is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact. My name is Alex Blake, I'm a strategic consultant working exclusively with charities and non-profits, and each episode I ask a guest working in this field about their approach so that you and I can gain insights to maximise the impact of our own work. These 1-2-1 interviews will cover a variety of areas, including strategy, tactics, resources, motivations, learning and more. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make a difference, but particularly those who are working for social change / impact; including charity trustees, CEOs, staff, volunteers, advisors, philanthropists and public service professionals. If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating on whatever podcasting platform you use. It only takes a few seconds and really does mean a lot to me. If you would like to share your feedback, comments or have any questions about the podcast, you can post on Twitter making sure you include me @alexblake_keda or on LinkedIn it would be @alexblake with a space between the 1st and 2nd name and that should tag me so I get a notification and can read and respond. I would love to hear from you and any specific feedback will be a huge help, with the positives spurring me on to put the work into producing more episodes for you and the constructive criticism will help me improve, so please don't be shy about sharing your thoughts, advice and tips. You can also e-mail me at hello@kedaconsulting.co.uk. The Charity Impact Podcast is brought to you by KEDA Consulting, the company I started in 2013 to help charities maximise their impact. I work with charities and non profits to develop their strategies; explore solutions to the challenges they face; increase and diversify their income; develop partnerships; review performance; undertake research and more. You can find out more at www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast where you can find all episodes of the Podcast and you can sign up for our e-mails to ensure you're the first to know about future episodes, articles, live events etc.