Podcasts about national lottery community fund

For our latest Dementia together podcast, we spoke to three people involved in a unique heritage project in Wales. Museums Inspiring Memories is a partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru and Alzheimer's Society Cymru, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Its aim is to help museums in Wales be more inclusive and involving. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

This week Conor chats with Kate Still who is the independent reviewer for the Community Learning and development (CLD): independent review. Kate has over 30 years of experience within education and is currently a UK Board member of the National Lottery Community Fund and Chair of the Scotland Funding Committee. In this episode we discuss Kate's role for the review, common themes that came out of the consultation from learners and practitioners and what we hope to see from the review and so much more. Please find an invite to attend an information session on the emerging findings from evidence gathered for the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development. There are two separate sessions on Thursday 16 May (at 10am and repeated at 2.30pm). These sessions will be presented by the specialist analysts contracted to carry out analysis of the evidence gathered from learners, potential learners, practitioners and stakeholders. Please use the following link to register your attendance. https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F887615159837%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator&data=05%7C02%7C%7C97b7415d91274de8c5db08dc692d5bca%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638500890726996007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dKA46ubrkWxvmGxWVbxvZ9CLMvvyXZ4Fg27r7h9J7WY%3D&reserved=0 Please note this session is for information only. Follow us on X: @CLDTalks https://www.gov.scot/groups/community-learning-and-development-cld-independent-review/

This episode is with Elly De Decker, the Chief Executive of the Bromley by Bow Centre, a nationally renowned community centre in East London. Before this, Elly was the England Director of the National Lottery Community Fund, a huge job controlling a budget of £400m. Elly describes her decision to move from this highly visible national role to an ultra-local community-focused one. We talk about the support the Bromley By Bow centre provides, which ranges from health and wellbeing services, employment and skills support through to adult social care. The most impactful thing about the centre is the physical environment and culture which creates an “oasis” for local people to come to and get the help they need. The centre works closely with the NHS as well as council adult social care and public health services which gives Elly great insight into what's working in the current system and what isn't. We talk about the importance of the wider social determinants of health and how these are not yet prioritised by the formal system despite the impact they have on preventing demand for expensive NHS interventions. Elly and I discuss about how leaders will often talk the talk on better collaboration - but often this doesn't filter down to day-to-day activities and therefore organisations and services remain siloed and people seeking support see no real difference. A key element of effective collaboration has to be better data sharing which allows partners to target their support in the best possible way and to also track their impact. Unfortunately, this remains a difficult issue and is often left in the too difficult pile. Having said all this, Elly is remarkably optimistic and positive. Her mantra is “assume it's possible!” and I think you will be inspired by this conversation.

This week, Poppy O'Toole, Michelin-trained chef and author and content creator, known as Poppy Cooks, looks at the release of the final progress report from the Peas Please partnership.Peas Please is a partnership campaign led by the Food Foundation with Nourish Scotland, Food Sense Wales and Food NI to make it easier for everyone in the UK to eat more vegetables. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, it's a joined up movement of veg advocates and veg cities who have made massive wins over the past four years.Pete Ritchie from Nourish Scotland, Katie Palmer from Food Sense Wales and Michele Shirlow from Food NI assess the key highlights, while Gareth Mcanlis of Henderson Group explains how it feels to be a local food hero. But the report shows that the amount of vegetables bought by households in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in 50 years. This highlights the impact the cost of living crisis is having on low-income families who are struggling to afford healthier options.Click for the Courgette Pilot from Food Sense Wales and the Food Foundation's Manifesto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[TW//OCD, POCD, Obsessions, Compulsions] Actor Ria Fay's anxiety, panic, fear, intrusive thoughts and compulsions were out of control. The pandemic proved to be a challenging period for the world, but it was especially harrowing for those dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Ria has suffered OCD symptoms since aged 5 and today she provides a poignant and powerful account of what it's like to live with untreated OCD, recounting how her condition reached it's lowest point during the pandemic, posing a significant threat to her acting career. However, this low point became the catalyst for Ria's remarkable recovery. With the support of her loved ones, she managed to conquer her demons. Through this ordeal, Ria learned that even in the darkest moments, you can discover inner strength and freedom and she shares it all to help anyone struggling with OCD, anxiety, worry and intrusive thoughts. Approximately 1-2% of the population in the UK, or around three-quarters of a million people, are affected by OCD, although the actual numbers could be higher due to many keeping their condition hidden. More on Ria - Ria is Co-Artistic Director of Concept Theatre graduating from East 15 Acting School. She is about to appear in The Polar Express in Edinburgh this Christmas and this summer produced the theatre show SONS which sold out at both Vault Festival and Brighton Fringe and has since been nominated for an OffFest award. She has worked with OCD Action & performed her show "I'm Just a Little Bit OCD". The show later toured London in 2022 to Southwark Playhouse, Chickenshed and The Cockpit with support from Arts Council England and The National Lottery Community Fund. She recently recorded "Director of Me", for Radio 4, detailing a month in the life of someone with OCD. Topics - 0:00 Intro 02:27 Ria's rock bottom 12:00 The emotional strain of OCD 14:15 What is OCD? 16:10 Obsessions, intrusive thoughts & seeking reassurance 20:15 The subsets/themes of OCD 24:25 What Is Pedophile OCD? 28:50 The power of sharing your intrusive thoughts 31:26 Breaking the stigma surrounding OCD 33:45 Managing compulsions 38:15 What's the cause of Ria's OCD? 39:50 The role of medication/therapy in OCD recovery 47:35 Dealing with the acting industry & OCD For information and support Ria recommends - https://ocdaction.org.uk https://www.ocduk.org https://www.treatmyocd.com/ This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Ria Instagram - https://instagram.com/riafay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Riafay94 Twitter/X - https://x.com/RiaFay9 Concept Theatre - https://www.concepttheatre.co.uk Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm Twitter - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Listen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review) Spotify - https://bit.ly/49SJeeo Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ YouTube - https://bit.ly/49RrCj1 or search 'School of Rock Bottom' where you listen to your podcasts.

To mark the launch of a new RSA report Make it authentic, we talk to educators about their experience of doing youth social action with their pupils. What challenges and opportunities do they face? And how can systems leaders ensure that youth social action is a core part of learning at a difficult time for schools?Make it authentic concludes the work the RSA has been carrying out on youth social action in partnership with the Pears #iwill Fund.You can read the report in full here.The Pears #iwill Fund is a match-fund created by the Pears Foundation, the National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.#RSAYouthBecome an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueembDonate to The RSA: https://utm.guru/udNNBFollow RSA Events on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theRSAorgLike RSA Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYUJoin our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join

Do you use public transport in Greater Manchester? Use a local bus pass or have trouble figuring them out? Like the trams or trains or avoid them at all costs? Enjoy using cycle lines or steer clear? Join our reporters Paul Sherlock, Erica Wood, Dorretta Maynard and Jean Friend as they discuss local transport - all the best and worst bits. This podcast has been powered by the National Lottery Community Fund. Tune in!

‘Bold Dreams: A journey for courageous leaders’ brought together 15 people from 4 countries of the UK, all working in the service of communities. Spanning different generations, public and private sectors and different walks of life, the group explored their visions for flourishing futures and the transformation they want to contribute and commit to. From the bright spring frosts of Sussex to the first breaths of winter in the Peak District, the Bold Dreams crew followed the New Constellations’ journey in four stages, tracking and taking inspiration from the seasons of the year. With thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund for making this possible. Made by Jo Barratt with Gemma Mortensen, Iris Andrews, Lily Piachaud and Hadeel Elshak. https://newconstellations.co/listen/ Discover more at newconstellations.co, and join us on Instagram and Twitter @newconstells Transcript

“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.

Catherine Foot is Director of Phoenix Insights, a new think tank set up to transform the way society responds to the possibilities of longer lives. Phoenix Insights is part of The Phoenix Group, the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business. Catherine is a research and policy specialist in ageing and longevity, and from 2015 to 2021 was Director of Evidence at the Centre for Ageing Better, a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, and part of the government's What Works Network. Catherine has also held senior roles at the health and social care think tank The King's Fund, and the medical research charity Cancer Research UK.

Peggy Stern, is an Academy Award-winning film Producer/Director who has been working for more than 30 years in the film industry. She is Founder, and CEO, of Dyslexiaville, Inc. and has run Gladeyes Films, a transmedia production company since 1985. Her dyslexia led her to filmmaking and animation at a young age. In March 2006 Stern won the Oscar for Best Animated Short the brilliant ‘The Moon and the son' staring John Torturro. Stern has produced for PBS, HBO and Teachers College at Columbia University, The National PTA, and National YWCA among others. In her role as Dyslexiaville's founder, Stern engages with children, parents & teachers and speaks at conferences across the United States. She received her BA from Harvard University and her senior thesis film ‘STEPHANIE', was turned into a PBS documentary Special and broadcast nationally. This podcast was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and EPIC Projects - Ecuumenical Project for International Cooperation EPIC is a USA-based, non-profit organization. EPIC creates bonds among caring people devoted to solving global challenges of poverty, food insecurity, environmental degradation, human rights, and making peace. epicprojects.org The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation - https://milestonefilms.com/products/the-moon-and-the-son Super DVille - https://superdville.com/

Our guest today is the Scouse-Yemeni poet and performance artist, Amina Atiq. She's a talented, imaginative, and eloquent poet, creative practitioner & award-winning community activist. She was an ABBC Words First Finalist in 2019 & alumni of the young associate & anti-racism group Curious Minds. Amina deftly straddles the communities she considers herself a proud member of – as a scouser and the pride she has in her city of Liverpool, her faith and her connection to Yemen and the Yemeni diaspora in the North of England. This podcast was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and EPIC Projects or, Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation EPIC is a USA-based, non-profit organization. EPIC creates bonds among caring people devoted to solving global challenges of poverty, food insecurity, environmental degredation, human rights, and making peace. Go to their website epicprojects.org www.dyslexiafoundation.co.uk

Hello and welcome to the Tech for Good Live Podcast. If you're new here, it's a podcast all about using technology to have a positive impact on people and planet. But more often than not it's a place for mates to come together and rant about the state of the world, and damn do we have lots to rant about.  This week we cover public perceptions of transgender folk, controversial funding announcements and of course we talk about the what's going on in the US - where firearms apparently have more rights than people who menstruate. Dama Sathianathan is on hosting duties and she is joined by fellow TFGL team members Greg Ashton and Paul Jakubowski Our special guest for this episode is Pete Beckett,Tech startup founder at Ethiot.  Stat of the week  New report from the 'More in common' think tank find only 2 percent think ‘the debate about transgender people' is one of the most important issues facing the country. With most preferring a 'live and let live' approach:  Britons and Gender Identity - More in Common  Transgender athletes: New rules probably also in athletics  Charity news of the week MP John Nicholson questions National Lottery Community Funding for the controversial LGB Alliance:  MP queries National Lottery Community Fund's ‘disturbing' decision to fund LGB Alliance -  ThirdSector Tech news of the week Meta bans employees from discussing Roe v Wade:  Meta bans staff from open discussion of Roe v. Wade decision and is deleting internal messages that mention abortion: report - Insider  Whilst other companies promise to cover healthcare costs for their staff: How Apple, Disney and Other Companies Have Responded to Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade - CNET Nice of the week  Deep Reckonings  ---------------------------- Listeners, what did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.  Get in touch on twitter @techforgoodlive or Email at hello@techforgood.live  We'd love it if you gave us a nice iTunes review and told your pals about this podcast! Thanks to podcast.co for hosting our podcast.  Also, please don't forget this podcast is run by volunteers and we survive on sponsorships and donations. Right now one of our primary goals is to make sure all of our podcast episodes are accessible by making sure EVERY episode is transcribed. Sadly this costs money and we desperately need your help to make this become a reality! So if you've ever tuned into one of our podcasts or attended one of our events please consider chipping in the price of a cup of coffee.

Martin Cawley is a popular and influential figure in Scotland's third sector. From the early stages of his career at the NHS and then at the family support charity Quarriers, he's been excited by innovation, committed to inclusion, and driven by a desire to help people realise their full potential. Martin's now bringing his experience to Beatson Cancer Care, having successfully steered the Glasgow-based charity through the pandemic crisis. He's also a former CEO of Turning Point Scotland and Scotland's Director for the National Lottery Community Fund. Interviewed by Fraser Allen on 13 June 2022.

On this episode, we are talking with Shane Ryan, Global Executive Director of the Avast Foundation.  Many of you who use a computer day in and day out will recognise the Avast brand — they are one of the world's leading antivirus software providers. We are going to be talking with Shane about equity and inclusion within the digital space, and to kick things off, here's a sobering statistic:  According to the United Nations, nearly 3 billion people, or 37% of the global population, have never been online despite a rise in Internet use during the pandemic. And, here's another statistic: 96% of those nearly 3 billion people who have never been online, live in the developing world. Today's conversation is well-rounded and spans equity and inclusion within the digital space, trust-based philanthropy, inclusive co-design and much more.  Shane himself has overcome much adversity during his childhood, having been in care and coming from humble beginnings in West London; and subsequently succeeding in a career that saw him become Deputy Director of the National Lottery Community Fund, in the UK and, today, Global Executive Director of the Avast Foundation. His experience in equity, inclusion, grant-making and philanthropy provide him with a unique vantage point from which to shed light on the importance of equitable and inclusive digital futures, trust-based philanthropy and inclusive co-design.  Inclusive co-design being a thread that is constant throughout Shane's career — he has always been passionate about ensuring everyone has a voice. Thank you for downloading this episode of The Do One Better Podcast. For information on more than 150 interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship, visit our website at Lidji.org  

Phoebe Tickell is an imagination activist, renegade scientist, systems thinker and social entrepreneur.  Originally trained as a biologist (she has a first class degree in Biological Natural Sciences from Cambridge University), she now works across multiple societal contexts applying a complexity and systems thinking lens and has worked in organisational design, advised government, the education sector and the food and farming sector. Until 2021 she was working in philanthropy at The National Lottery Community Fund to implement systems-thinking approaches to funding and and leading insight and learning in the £12.5 million Digital Fund.On the way through, she has co-founded a series of organisations dedicated to systems change via innovative approaches, including 225 Academy, which delivered 5-day transformative experiences for young people aged 11-18 globally; Future Farm Lab, which created systemic interventions to the food system and the Our Field Project — an experiment in a group of citizens co-owning and co-governing a field of grain in Hertfordshire.More recently, she is founder of Moral Imaginations and RenaissanceU, a member of Enspiral, part of the Don't Go Back to Normal Project, on the board of Renaissance U, and an advisor to the Consilience Project.  She's a certified Warm Data Lab host and an advisor to the International Bateson Institute.  She recently led 1,000 people in a Collective Imagination journey in Berlin and then 4,000 in Sweden. In all of this, she took time out to talk to Accidental Gods about the nature of the present moment, how we can find the learning tools that will bridge to the future we want to envision, and how we translate those visions of the future into values. In a wide ranging, inspiring, edge-walking conversation, she explored the balance of inner and outer worlds, tangible and intangible and how we might connect them; she talks of falling in love with Solar Punk again (her Twitter handle is @solarpunk_girl, so that feels quite huge), having read that 'Solar Punk without the end of capitalism, is just greenwasher CyberPunk'.  So we explore what cyber punk is, too, and Protopian writing, and how it relates to Thrutopian writing, before we move onto the nature of existing Solar Punk communities and how they frame their underlying values. This was a genuinely sparky conversation: it felt as if we really dug deep into the nuts and bolts of change and how it could happen - come along for the ride!SolarPunk links: SOLARPUNK: Life in the future beyond the rusted chrome of yestermorrowHow We Can Build A Solarpunk Future Right Now (ft. @Andrewism) How We Can Build A Solarpunk Future (ft. @Our Changing Climate)

Matt always suspected he was dyslexic, struggling at school with words and specifically word placement. He excelled in numbers however and was sure he would step into the world of business after he finished studying Philosophy, Economics and Politics at Exeter College, Oxford. But after working for the Bank of England he entered politics in 2010 and has since become the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary and most recently the Health Secretary in the pandemic – overseeing the most turbulent time for public health in living memory. This podcast is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Epic Projects.Head to www.epicprojects.org to learn about the valuable work they do in South America supporting community education, human rights, promoting peace and ecological farming. www.dyslexiafoundation.co.ukWe experienced connectivity issues during the recording of this episode so you will notice a change in sound quality near the start - fortunately for the better.

Dean Bragonier is the Founder and Executive Dyslexic of NoticeAbility Inc, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students with dyslexia identify their unique strengths and build self-esteem. NoticeAbility is the culmination of Dean's passion for education and his conviction that the advantages of dyslexia far outweigh its associated challenges. Check out his TED talk here - https://youtu.be/_dPyzFFcG7A This podcast is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Epic Projects.Head to www.epicprojects.org to learn about the valuable work they do in South America supporting community education, human rights, promoting peace and ecological farming. www.dyslexiafoundation.co.uk

In this episode we talk to Cassie Robinson, a leading philanthropy thinker, connector and innovator, and formerly Deputy Director of Funding Strategy at the National Lottery Community Fund. We discuss the current state of philanthropy, how it needs to change, and what those working in the field can do to transform it. Including:-What are the best and worst things about working in institutional philanthropy and being a "philanthropoid"?-How much power do philanthropoids have to shape the institutions they work in?- If you were going to design a foundation from scratch, what would it look like?-For those looking to make an impact on the big challenges facing us today, is philanthropy the best option or are there more effective alternative routes?-Are the dividing lines between "nonprofit" and other approaches increasingly artificial?-Should we be thinking less about institutions and more about networks when it comes to the future for philanthropy?-What can philanthropy learn from fungi...?-Is there sometimes a risk that in giving away power, it gets lost rather than transferred? Do we therefore also need to think about how funders use their power more effectively?-What role can art and fiction play in helping to develop "social imagination"? What can philanthropy do to harness this and encourage better foresight and thinking about the future?-Does institutional philanthropy take enough risks?Related Links:Cassie's personal websiteCassie on MediumMore on Joseph Rowntree Foundation's work on social imaginationRhod's Medium blog "Language Barriers: why the ways in which we talk about philanthropy & civil society are holding us back"Rhod's previous conversation with Cassie for the CAF Giving Thought podcast

In this episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG International, talks to the knowledgeable and ever-enthusiastic Hannah Cooper, who is a Business Relationship Manager (BRM) in the National Lottery Community Fund.  She started in the beginning and was instrumental in building the role from the ground up.  Shaped by her strong partner-focused style, Hannah explains to us the importance of the BRM role in ensuring Relationship Management isn't just transactional: warning us of the loss of organic conversation, and what that does to the heart of a business. Checking in with people doesn't just strengthen your relations as a manager but provides key holistic insights as to how the organization is doing. We hear her debunk the common misconception that you need to be a subject matter expert to become a BRM: even though Hannah came from a background of IT, she believes in terms of technical skills, they are not compulsory in order to do the job well. It's about knowing who you have around you, knowing how to redirect work, and knowing the context. Hannah's biggest takeaway is; don't throw solutions at people, but listen with the intention of understanding their needs and concerns: ultimately you're the one responsible for seeing where proposals fit into the strategy. Finally, we hear Hannah explain why the BRM role is key in challenging the norm on the crucial topics of today, from Data Management, Environmental, to co-benefits, for her, it's about changing the employee mindset. In keeping with this, Hannah ends by giving us her top three bits of advice to anyone starting in the role and tells us the key to having an agile, courageous, mindset is to acknowledge “that you won't and can't always know everything”.To find out more about the thing's discussed in this episode and Hannah herself, follow the links below:More information Business Relationship Management Professional Training and Certification  BRM Institute Hannah Cooper LinkedIn 

Glenn: Author, historian and disability activist. By using the skills he learned from radical politics in the fire of 1960s America, he rose to become the national expert on learning disabilities in adulthood for the U.S. Government. His own diagnosis came at the age of thirty when he was also diagnosed with ADHD. As a result of his work, he became well known nationally and internationally as a lecturer on learning difficulty issues. Glenn was the inspiration for the emergence and success of the Dyslexia Foundation in 2001-2 and continues to mentor the CEO of The Dyslexia Foundation to this day. This podcast is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Epic Projects. Head to www.epicprojects.org to learn about the valuable work they do in South America supporting community education, human rights, promoting peace and ecological farming. www.dyslexiafoundation.co.uk

This is a case study episode that highlights how Spring Impact and mission-driven organizations work together to change more lives. The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK, having invested over 3.4 billion pounds in the last 5 years alone. Spring Impact and the Fund partnered together on the Scale Accelerator, a 6-month intensive training programme helping a group of UK-based social leaders to scale their impact sustainably. Today's guest is Emma Ackerman, Funding Strategy Director at The National Lottery Community Fund. On the show, we talk about why the Fund chose to support Scale Accelerator, the impressive organizations we've worked with, and how having a guide on the journey to scale helps ambitious leaders and teams. This episode of the Mission to Scale Podcast is produced by Colectivo. -- Find out more about Scale Accelerator here. Learn more about Spring Impact. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Change Makers is  supported by the Act for Change Fund is a £3.6 million partnership between Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, for organisations supporting young people working for change. The Fund provides resources for young people to challenge social injustice, find ways of overcoming inequality and give voice to issues they are experiencing.Act for Change Fund is a joint initiative between Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, working in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund. Both foundations are acting as match funders and are awarding grants on behalf of the #iwill Fund.The #iwill Fund is made possible thanks to £50 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to support young people to access high quality social action opportunities. Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation are acting as a match funder and awarding grants on behalf of the #iwill Fund.Find out more about the Change Makers: https://leonardcheshire.org/get-involved/campaign-us/change-makersFind out more about 2030 and Counting: https://leonardcheshire.org/our-impact/our-international-work/youth/2030-and-countingFollow Leonard Cheshire on social media: @LeonardCheshireEmail us at disabilitydownload@leonardcheshire.org      

“Don't forget your flippers!” It's Connie's turn to choose the adventure this time and she just wants to get away from it all! So the gang suggest a trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef! Remember your swimming costume for this adventure, as you deep dive under the waves to learn all about coral reefs and how they're being regenerated. You'll swim along with jellyfish, glide with stingrays and dodge sharks! But will Connie feel better after her underwater adventure with you? You'll have to listen to find out! ---------------------------------------------- Say hello Adventurer! www.Armchair-Adventures.co.uk Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  The Adventurers that make this Produced by Made By Mortals Directed by Paul Hine Actor - Hannah Donelon Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing Music by AJS Music Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. Next episode is out 9th December 2021

“We have to sing together in one voice before real change can happen.” You're on a quest to find the true meaning of equality in the first Adventure of Series 2! You zip back in time with Connie and the explorers to visit a bunch of awesome humans who stood up for people's rights. Like Dr Martin Luther King Jnr, Nelson Madela and the ladies from the 1961 space race. You're also joined by Britain's Got Talent finalists, the B-Positive Choir and brilliant songwriters from the African and Caribbean community - wowsers! Will Connie believe that she can make a difference? You'll have to listen to find out! ---------------------------------------------- Say hello Adventurer! www.Armchair-Adventures.co.uk Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  The Adventurers that make this Produced by Made By Mortals Directed by Paul Hine Actor - Hannah Donelon Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing Music by AJS Music Featuring the B-Positive Choir Original song 'His Righteousness' written by Celeste McKenzie (pka Celestial Flo) and adapted with permission. Music Produced by Ian Stewart, Blueprint Studios Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. Next episode is out 11th November 2021

The role of imagination for thriving and prosperous communities. As we emerge from the pandemic there is a collective opportunity to rethink and to create bold, community-led practices that can steer us towards a better future. This is the time for imagining radical initiatives that match the size and complexity of the challenges we face. The government's overarching aim to ‘level up' speaks to the need for community and social infrastructure to underpin recovery. Communities across the UK share common desires for the future and an appetite and ambition for change in the long term. Imaginative thinking is vital to help communities realise these ambitions and to prosper and thrive, but in the current crisis it can be hard for communities to find the capacity and capability for strategic foresight, leaving the act of imagining our collective futures to those in positions of privilege and power.So what will it take to resource and nurture community capacity to imagine better futures? How can we build the social, political, economic and cultural conditions that ensure communities have agency in shaping their futures? What can local authorities and communities themselves do to translate these visions into action? And what might the potential be of opening up this space? With a panel of leading voices and an original poem performed by Inua Ellams, this event explores the possibilities of futures thinking and the role of imagination for thriving and prosperous communities. Produced in partnership with the Emerging Futures Fund. The Emerging Futures Fund is a The National Lottery Community Fund funding programme investing in our collective imaginations by equipping communities with the capacity, skills and resources required to anticipate and shape the future.#RSAFuturesThis conversation was part of a webinar that took place on the 28th September 2021 . Join us at: www.thersa.org

Are you ready for lots of new adventures? Hello Adventurer, Connie here! Guess what? Armchair Adventures is BACK with a brand-new series full of fresh adventures, wild trips and proper exciting experiences. The good news is that you don't need a passport to come along, as you're going to be using your own imagination! You're not going to be on your own either as me and my gang of awesome explorers are going to show you the way! So buckle up Adventurer and listen to what we have in store for you in Series 2 of Armchair Adventures! Yeeee haaaaaaa! ---------------------------------------------- Say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Directed by Paul Hine Music Supervisor - James Dee Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing Music by AJS Music Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. Series 2 Episode 1 out Thursday October 14th - see ya then! kSdjR4amLceXGtA5H3yx

Listen in to the expectations of delegates as they chew the fat; we hear about their expectations, the challenges they face and the key messages that they would like to get across. Join Sam from The National Lottery Community Fund, Gareth from Iridescent Ideas, Will from South West Academic Health Science Network and Imogen and Matt from POP+  Produced by @IAmTheHow

Meet Hannah, who plays the clarinet in episode 4, Jean's Artistic Adventure.  While we're busy creating the next series of Armchair Adventures, we thought we'd release some bonus special stuff for you to enjoy in the meantime! In this episode you'll revisit Jean's Artistic Adventure, the episode featured a wonderful seaside. The clarinet represented the sound of the Jean and the rest of the customers drawing their adventure and expertly played by the wonderful Hannah! In this bonus episode, you'll learn a bit more about the clarinet, how to play it, and how Hannah made the music for this Armchair Adventure. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Music & Sound Design by AJS Music Clarinet by Hannah McCabe Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. Series 2 is out in Autumn 2021! Follow us for bonus material until then - thanks guys! Love ya!

Harvey's media company, Captured Time Productions, has For almost three decades, created feature length documentaries and short form projects which have won almost 60 festival awards - including four Emmys.Harvey's idiosyncratic visual sense found a natural outlet in filmmaking, a natural auteur film has given his out-of-the-box creativity a home as a writer,producer and visual storyteller. In 2013, Captured Time released Dislecksia: The Movie, Harvey's passion project seven years in the making. It's a documentary feature that focuses on the serious and seriously misunderstood subject of dyslexia with his trademark humour and lightness. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

In the latest episode of The Mariner's Mirror Podcast we begin three episodes dedicated to the maritime history of Scotland. In this episode I speak with Ben Saunders, a senior marine archaeologist with Wessex Archaeology, based at their office in Edinburgh, and we talk about the hulks of two X-Craft on the shore at Aberlady Bay, East Lothian.An innovative video has been created to accompany this podcast showing 3D photography of the wreck, overlaid with a 3D model of what the craft would have looked like.The 3D survey is the result of an important project run by Wessex Archaeology. The Covid 19 pandemic put enormous strain on mental health and resulted in the cancellation of projects designed to support the wellbeing of isolated veterans. With funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Wessex Archaeology ran a training and research project based around two WWII mini submarines in Aberlady Bay, East Lothian. The Aberlady X-Craft project, supported by Breaking Ground Heritage, provided hands-on survey training and produced a condition report of the wrecks; while also inspiring eight individually researched projects, five of which have been taken through to completion, and engaging over 30 veterans. The project is part of Wessex Archaeology's longstanding work using heritage to support mental health and wellbeing.Using 3d models of the wrecks completed through photogrammetric survey as inspiration, the project assisted the volunteers to develop their own research projects. These included the construction of scale models of an X-craft with training in artefact scanning/photogrammetry; research into the loss of HMS Glorious by a relative of one of the casualties, the use of X-Craft in the Far East, the medical conditions that affected submariners; and the assessment of the Fred Bown archive, one of the survivors from K17, a submarine lost in a training accident in 1917 (the Battle of May Island). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're sharing a deep dive discussion on the topic of participatory grantmaking that was part of this past spring's 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit. In this deep dive, we explore what is participatory grantmaking, how is it different from more traditional approaches to philanthropy, and how does this approach shift decision-making power to communities, putting them in charge of funding the solutions they want to see. Participating in this discussion is Bonnie Chiu of The Social Investment Consultancy, Melanie Kawano-Chiu of the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund, Hannah Paterson of The National Lottery Community Fund, and Meg Massey of Sanspeur, who is also co-author of the book Letting Go: How Philanthropists and Impact Investors Can Do More Good By Giving Up Control. Introducing the discussion is my colleague Sheri Brady.Resources and FootnotesVideo and Transcript of this talkBook: Letting GoReport: Deciding TogetherReport: Grassroots grantmaking: embedding participatory approaches in fundingResource: PGM Community of PracticeResource: Disability Rights Advocacy Fund Theory of ChangeMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at info@collectiveimpactforum.org.

Her extensive credits in the highest sphere of the Opera world are too extensive to list. Suffice to say she has worked all over the world with some of the most illustrious Opera companies and Venues in Italy, the UK and Australia. She is an alumna and graduate of the Royal Opera House's Jette Parker Young Artist programme, the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio. She is also deeply passionate about nurturing new talent and gives masterclasses at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin as well as coaching at the Royal Academy Opera Course in London. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

Coming up in this week's episode UK Government rejects request to scan Matt Hancock's private email, Dutch Covid-19 app GDPR compliance, Irish Covid-19 app GDPR compliance, Tokyo 2020 Olympics data breach, Oxford City Council data breach, National Lottery Community Fund data breach, Guntrader.uk data breach, New Zealand Hospitals data breach, ICO Health Sector Report shows increase in data breaches, CBS Database Review prompts stronger access controls, Belgian Government asked to decide on Biometrics data, How important is a Data Retention Policy, EDPB issues new guidance for Data Controllers, Data Processors and Joint Controllers

This event discusses the surge in volunteering during the Covid-19 pandemic, and explores the challenges the sector has faced as well as whether there has been a shift in policy over the past 15 months. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, interest in volunteering in Wales has seen a significant increase. It has played a crucial role in supporting communities and helping people meet their basic needs. In this last edition of our Rethinking Wales series we explore the reasons behind this surge and examine how Covid-19 has changed what volunteering looks like. We also discuss the role of infrastructure and public services in Wales to ensure the long-term engagement in volunteering post-pandemic. Panellists: Sue Leonard, Chief Officer, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services Sue Husband, Director, Business in the Community Cymru Kerry Marlow, Coordinator, Porthcawl Covid-19 Strategy Group Judith Stone, Assistant Director of Volunteering, Wales Council for Voluntary Action This is an hour long panel discussion on Zoom chaired by the IWA Director, Auriol Miller. An open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA's #RethinkingWales series (supported by the National Lottery Community Fund) will explore how various sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently.

"The music in Armchair Adventures is so important. It really helps set your imagination free!" While we're busy creating the next series of Armchair Adventures, here's release some extra special bits for you to enjoy! First up, we're rewinding back to the start, to Linda's Treetop Adventure in episode 1. If you remember, while exploring the world from up high, we meet a beautiful bird. This was represented by the flute and in this bonus episode you meet the wonderful musician behind it - Amina! You'll learn how Amina became a professional musician, how she made the music to represent the bird and some top tips for any young musicians out there! Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Music & Sound Design by AJS Music Flute by Amina Cunningham Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. Series 2 is out in Autumn 2021! Follow us for bonus material until then - thanks guys! Love ya!

Ep 20. is with the CEO of Vessels of Hope, Dr Tracy Johnson. Tracy is a self professed lover of learning. Now a teacher and lecturer herself it was her innate curiosity and pervading love of knowledge which served as a beacon of hope in the problematic circumstances of her schooling. Underfunding, teachers insufficiently aware of the problems a dyslexic child faces and insensitive class mates were just a few obstacles she had to navigate. She uses the pain she endured to help children and adults with dyslexia avoid those same hardships. Vessels of Hope is a non profit organisation Tracy founded to help support similarly low income individuals with learning differences particularly with dyslexia. They lead workshops, spread awareness and empower children and adults with dyslexia. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

Carrie is a recent participant on Action Towards Inclusion - a dynamic programme across York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding supporting people into work, training and volunteering. Carrie faced a number of challenges but has made fantastic progress through taking part in the programme. Action Towards Inclusion is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Better Connect. You can find out more here...

Mick is a recent participant on Action Towards Inclusion - a dynamic programme across York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding supporting people into work, training and volunteering. He has wide ranging work experience and Action Towards Inclusion has helped him increase his confidence, IT skills and move on in his life. Action Towards Inclusion is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Better Connect. You can find out more here...

The Water Lily Podcast. A podcast looking at the Chatterbox Project, run by Water Lily Project, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Episode 1: An overview of Chatterbox. Featuring Colin, Jan, Estrella, and Sue. Find out more at waterlily.org.uk

The Water Lily Podcast. A podcast looking at the Chatterbox Project, run by Water Lily Project, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Episode 5: Recorded during the final celebration party for Chatterbox. Featuring Denise, Ruth and Olivia. Find out more at waterlily.org.uk

The Water Lily Podcast. A podcast looking at the Chatterbox Project, run by Water Lily Project, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Episode 3: Colin, Estrella and Blair focus in on the intergeneration aspect of Chatterbox. Find out more at waterlily.org.uk

The Water Lily Podcast. A podcast looking at the Chatterbox Project, run by Water Lily Project, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Episode 2: Colin and Sue evaluate the pros and cons of live sessions versus zoom sessions. Find out more at waterlily.org.uk

The Water Lily Podcast. A podcast looking at the Chatterbox Project, run by Water Lily Project, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Episode 4: Peter and Peter give their thoughts on the success of Chatterbox. Find out more at waterlily.org.uk

Drink beer, make the world better! This is no corporate greenwash. You can grab a delicious ale and make a direct contribution to fixing the food system and addressing the climate emergency. Consumer power creates change.The food system is the biggest contributor to climate change and biodiversity loss, yet we waste a third of everything we produce. Nearly half of bread is never eaten. Toast Ale uses surplus fresh bread from the bakery industry to brew its beer. Co-founder and chief operating officer Louisa Ziane explains how its beer, available from supermarkets, in restaurants and online, creates environmental and social impacts which go way beyond saving millions of slices of bread from waste.She tells me how Toast measures and is cutting its carbon footprint, explains how it secured investment to support its growth (getting listed in supermarkets needs a lot of up-front capital) and describes how its purpose is locked into the heart of the business.Toast is a brewery which truly does what it says on the can. I found this conversation fascinating. Also in the show today: funding for social enterprise, electric vehicles and more. Timings:0 - 40:56 Louisa Ziane interview, including:6:25 What being a certified B Corp means and why collaboration and open-sourcing is key to Toast's impact.10:50 Toast has measured its carbon footprint for the past three years and this year its calculations were certified. Louisa explains how it is reducing its emissions and where to start when it comes to measuring your carbon footprint accurately.17:40 Offsetting isn't a solution alone.21:00 Why Toast is working with Soil Heroes and Feedback.25:35  Equity for Good: Toast's investors have pledged that any net capital gains they get if they sell their shares in the future will be reinvested into organisations with environmental missions.29:33 What were the biggest challenges in launching and growing Toast?35:40 Other amazing businesses and breweries Louisa admires – pop some of these in your pantry!Also covered on this episode:Free trials of electric vans for businesses, social enterprises and other organisations in Sheffield. Details here.Funding: for social enterprises operating in the environment sector, check out the Enterprise Development Programme here.£150,000 (and up) grants from the The National Lottery Community Fund's Growing Great Ideas programme.New ShAFF (Sheffield Adventure Film Festival) outdoor screen showing Adventure Bites films, free, in Sheffield City Centre.Millions of people in Britain have poor or low numeracy skills. New research from social enterprise Plain Numbers about how to boost comprehension of bills and financial information.Photo of Louisa Ziane by Joanne Warren Moore. Check out other episodes of Business Live here.

This episode is with Finance Executive and Social Innovator Joan Bohan. While working at Disney Joan set up the Dis-Ne Network to help dyslexic employee's realise their full potential. Doing this work was the happiest of her professional life. Which is exactly why she decided to continue that work with Social Innovation, Inc. In her words, she is not ‘reinventing the wheel' but aiming to help businesses pick the low hanging fruit in order to ensure all their employees reach their full potential. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

This event discusses changes to how communities in Wales are using banking services, and explores the possibilities of more community-oriented models. One of the most dramatic changes to Welsh high streets in the last decade has been the decline of banking, with the closure of just over 40% of bank branches leaving customers and businesses struggling to manage their cash. In this edition of our Rethinking Wales series, we explore the reasons behind this change and what can be done to ensure that people can continue to access this vital basic service in the future, whilst also finding ways to make the banking system work better for the interests of Wales. Panellists: Tegid Roberts, Banc Cambria Ben Joakim, Head of Strategy, Principality Building Society Valentine Mulholland, Senior Policy & Propositions Manager, Money & Pensions Service This is an hour long panel discussion on Zoom chaired by the IWA Director, Auriol Miller. An open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA's #RethinkingWales series (supported by the National Lottery Community Fund) will explore how various sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently.

As a classically trained singer Ailie has toured the world. As a teacher and singing coach she has pondered the most effective ways to teach music and rehearsal techniques to singers with learning difficulties and specifically dyslexia. She graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music with a B.A. in Music and performance. She is currently developing the ‘Reid Rhythm Hand Cards' technique for helping dyslexic children and adults to learn music more efficiently. Which is a brand new technique and currently in the final stages of development. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

“...up ahead is Buckingham Palace” With a bunch of armed forces veterans, Connie takes you on an adventure through air, land and sea to try and make it to a royal garden party!  But the gang haven't got tickets - can they sneak in? Will the Queen find out? On the way to the party you'll also discover what it takes to live a life of service like our gang of actual armed forces veterans!  Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Directed by Paul Hine Music Supervisor - James Dee Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing Music by AJS Music   Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. Thanks so much for listening to our first series of Adventures. Series 2 is out in Autumn 2021!  Follow us for bonus material until then - thanks guys! Love ya!

The Campaign to End Loneliness believe that people of all ages need connections that matter.There are nine million lonely people in the UK and four million of them are older people. Many older people find constant loneliness hardest to overcome. They lack the friendship and support we all need.We've been experts in the field of loneliness and connection since 2011. We share research, evidence and knowledge with thousands of other organisations and the public to make a difference to older people's lives.We inspire everyone to connect and bring communities together across the UK.We're hosted by Independent Age, supported by National Lottery funding through the National Lottery Community Fund, and also funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, The Tudor Trust and donations from the general public.Together, we can End Loneliness. Andy NAZER - has vast national and international experience of engagement, marketing and campaigning in the business, health, political and local government sectors. Previously, he worked for NoNukes! (USA), the NHS, Hertfordshire County Council, and both the Labour and Conservative parties. He also ran a number of organisations in the entertainment and music industry. Recorded in Udine 6th July - IFOTES Congress "Leaving loneliness, building relationships"

Let's imagine, and this takes quite a leap in Britain in 2021 I'll grant you, but stay with me, that we had a government who recognised that we are living through a time of imaginative contraction alongside a climate and ecological emergency, a social justice emergency and so much more.   Let's imagine that they were able to recognise this as the crisis it is, that allowing a population's imagination to contract is profoundly dangerous. And let us also imagine that they decided that they needed to put in place an infrastructure of policy, resourcing, approaches, economics, and so on, that created the best possible conditions for the imagination to flourish.   What might that look like? How would it be to live in a world where that infrastructure was in place?   Panthea Lee is a strategist, curator, organizer, and facilitator working for structural justice and collective liberation.   Cassie Robinson is Deputy Director of Funding Strategy at The National Lottery Community Fund where she's responsible for Innovation, Policy and Practice, and oversees the Climate Action Fund, the Digital Fund and the Emerging Futures Fund amongst others.   Please consider supporting the podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/fromwhatiftowhatnext and becoming a patron.

My phone lit up with everyone saying, "Are you okay, are you okay," at five o'clock to then eight o'clock at night, "My God, I've just seen you on The X Factor adverts." I had to turn it off. I couldn't cope with it for about 24 hours.Stewart Roberts has had quite a journey in his life. A journey which has led him to become a founder of a community-based charity where hairdressers donate their support to the homeless. They have 600 volunteers, near to 68 projects on the go and have delivered around 40k pockets of joy in the form of haircuts for homeless souls since they started back in 2014. Their sponsors include the National Lottery Community Fund, affiliates include the British Beauty Council and L'Oreal and this year the charity won the Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2021 Special Jury Prize which is a special recognition for helping others. Their Global ambassador is none other than the Game of Thrones star Lena Headey.We chat about what triggered Stewart to create his charity, losing his hairdressing business and the grief with it, the challenges of the pandemic on the charity and also the homeless, the serendipity of life as his business went into insolvency and what happened the same day to open a huge door, how he has attracted his sponsors, affiliates and ambassadors, why he contemplated 10 ways of killing himself at a dark stage in his life, why the Gideon bible is by his bedside and much more. P.S. The odd whistle and phone ringing is Stewarts parrot! My book recommendation: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work ~ Seth GodinStewarts's book recommendations: Gideon BibleChocolate: Peppermint AeroQuote: ‘The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place we can go as we are and not be questioned.' ~ Maya AngelouHaircuts4Homeless Insta: @haircuts4homelessSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don't forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight. To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we talk participatory approaches in philanthropy and social investment, with Meg Massey, co-author of “Letting Go: How Philanthropists and Impact Investors Can Do More Good by Giving Up Control” and Hannah Paterson, Senior Portfolio Manager at the National Lottery Community Fund. Including:   There is a growing amount of focus on participatory approaches to grantmaking at the moment as part of the solution to the criticisms being levelled at philanthropy. How much of the rhetoric is reflected in reality? If there is resistance to adopting participatory approaches, why is this? What's the core case for adopting participatory approaches: that it democratises philanthropy (and thus helps to answer various critiques) or that it results in better outcomes? Or is it both? What different kinds of models of participatory grantmaking are there? What kind of challenges are there for traditional grantmakers when it comes to bringing communities and people with lived experience into decision making processes? Do participants in a grantmaking decision process need to be representative of a wider community? If so, how do you select them to ensure that representation? How can existing grantmakers transition some or all of their grantmaking to participatory methods? Would all grantmaking be participatory in an ideal world? Or are there limits to participatory approaches? i.e. are there some situations in which it is better for expert funders to set aims and design programs? Or are there cause areas in which participatory approaches are not suitable for other reasons? Can participatory approaches be used outside traditional grantmaking too, e.g. in impact investing/social investment? Does the prominence of XR, BLM and other “new power” organisations suggest an unmet demand within civil society for participation and sharing power? What lessons should traditional CSOs and funders take from this? What should we make of criticisms that since philanthropy is to some extent a product of structural inequality, it can never truly be part of the solution? Are some donors and funders recognise the challenges and are genuinely pursuing structural change?   Related Links   Meg's new book (co-authored with Ben Wrobel) “Letting Go: How Philanthropists and Impact Investors Can Do More Good by Giving Up Control” Meg on Twitter Hannah's website Hannah on Twitter The Participatory Grantmaking community Meg and Ben's article for Pioneers Post “How philanthropists and impact investors can do more good – by giving up control” Meg and Ben's article for NonProfit Quarterly “Philanthropy and the Zen of Participation” Rhod's World Economic Forum article, “Philanthropy is at a turning point. Here are 6 ways it could go” CAF Giving Thought podcast on participatory philanthropy with Rose Longhurst  

Some actors love film. Others, TV, but Charlotte's heart is in the Theatre. She loves all the work she has done - you may have seen her on the fantasy Netflix series ‘The Witcher' or ‘Bang' for the BBC - but in her words ‘TV and a film pay for the work you do in the Theatre'. It is the immediate, visceral and ephemeral nature of the theatre which makes it so irresistible for her. Having seen her work on stage I was struck by her immense presence, her intuitive almost musical grasp of timing and her humour. This episode was recorded early in 2021 and so some details about lockdown in England may have changed. Some explicit language throughout. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

In this Podcast we talk to Kathleen Kelley about her work in LocalMotion “to support local people to address social, environmental and economic priorities selected and driven locally and derive as much learning as possible from that process”. The circumstances facing communities and charities across the country are increasingly difficult. The long-term and continuing squeeze on funding to local government and for local services against a backdrop of long-established regional differences, has left charities – themselves resource constrained – increasingly having to pick up the pieces. Kathleen Kelley is now working with a number of independent funders who have been investing and supporting charities to survive and adapt for a number of years but they know that there is more they should do to support and boost the potential of people and communities, and crucially to do so through a place-based approach. Kathleen through her work is keen to understand how to be more effective collectively in supporting issues facing communities across the UK and how this might change practice Kathleen has led the development of the National Lottery Community Fund’s partnership funding approach, establishing strategic partnerships across the charitable, public, private and funder sectors. More recently she was Assistant Director of Communities and Social Policy at Greater London Authority implementing the Mayor’s strategies on Social Integration and Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion. Previously she worked at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for 10 years --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/globalnet21/message

James King is a Physio, Personal Trainer and co-owner of Sweat Society in Surbiton, in Southwest London. James found fitness at a young age and it quickly became a source of great strength and helped establish his self worth when school was overwhelming. He had something to focus on, to push himself with. We talk about fitness, the many ways of learning and finding the thing you're passionate about. Instagram: @sweatsocietysurbiton@jamesking25 Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

Elsa Urmston discusses the psychosocial impacts of dance science research. Elsa talks about various projects, exploring the impacts of dance science in various settings in terms of social impacts, a dance for health domain, and education. We chat about the importance of dance science in these settings, potential further applications, and implementation and research in dance science more generally. Resources - Project with Stopgap Dance Company and University of Bedfordshire Developing potential amongst disabled young people: Exploring dance artists’ qualities as educators in the context of inclusive dance talent development http://www.idancenetwork.eu/activities/developing-potential-amongst-disabled-young-people/ Urmston, E. and Aujla, I.J., 2019. Values, Attributes, and Practices of Dance Artists in Inclusive Dance Talent Development Contexts. Journal of Dance Education, pp.1-10. Intergenerational dance and music project helping people overcome loneliness and social isolation funded by the ‘Building Connections Fund’ thanks to both Her Majesty’s Government and National Lottery players (The National Lottery Community Fund). http://beee-creative.co.uk/wp/improvising-generations-main/ Exploring ways in which dance can reduce social isolation and physical and social confidence Dance Network Association Active Families https://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/active-families Large-scale collaborative participation project with East London Dance, Hofesh Shechter Company, Historic Royal Palaces and LIFT, London College of Fashion and University of East London East Wall http://eastwall.org/ https://elsaurmston.wordpress.com/2018/10/16/east-wall-evaluation/ Find Elsa here - Email: elsa.urmston@gmail.com Twitter: @dancescigirl Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

“Football's not about money…. it's about community.” Connie isn't thrilled that one of her explorers Ronny wants to visit a football match. How BORING! But after a few chants and a pep talk, it all ends in a trip to one of the most famous football stadiums in the world! Join Ronny and his favourite club Ashton United on an Armchair Adventure to Wembley! Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Directed by Paul Hine Music by AJS Music Trumpet - Pete Mainwaring Cello - Liz Hanks Music Supervisor - James Dee Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing   Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. The next episode is out 10th June 2021!

Rory knew he wanted to be a vet from the age of four. It was the advent of his first dog Lulu to the family which was the seminal event in Rory's young life. He describes them as kindred sprits. It was after Lulu's first visit to her Vet Dr Benson, that Rory proudly pronounced to his family that he too would become a vet. By the age of 22, having studied at the Royal Veterinary College he joined the 24-hour veterinary hospital, then a London practice called The Neighbourhood Vet in East Dulwich, London. In 2017 Rory landed a leading role on The Pets Factor for ‘CBBC'. He also has guests spots on Blue Peter, BBC Breakfast, Lorraine, and the Saturday Morning Mash Up. He published his brilliant book “The Secret Life of a Vet” In 2020. Instagram: @rorythevet Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast.Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

Let’s imagine, and this takes quite a leap in Britain in 2021 I’ll grant you, but stay with me, that we had a government who recognised that we are living through a time of imaginative contraction alongside a climate and ecological emergency, a social justice emergency and so much more. Let’s imagine that they were able to recognise this as the crisis it is, that allowing a population’s imagination to contract is profoundly dangerous. And let us also imagine that they decided that they needed to put in place an infrastructure of policy, resourcing, approaches, economics, and so on, that created the best possible conditions for the imagination to flourish. What might that look like? How would it be to live in a world where that infrastructure was in place? Panthea Lee is a strategist, curator, organizer, and facilitator working for structural justice and collective liberation, and Cassie Robinson. Cassie is Deputy Director of Funding Strategy at The National Lottery Community Fund where she’s responsible for Innovation, Policy and Practice, and oversees the Climate Action Fund, the Digital Fund and the Emerging Futures Fund amongst others (these are very shortened versions of their amazing bios, click the links in their names for more).

This month Stuart and Guy are joined by music psychologist Victoria Williamson to discuss the power of music and the amazing ways it can physically reshape our brains. In our chat we discuss the positive impacts of music on our mental and physical health, the musical genius of Brian Wilson and David Bowie, and the perennial puzzle of what causes ‘earworms'. Victoria also talks us through the songs that inspired her own personal playlist - exclusively compiled for this show and which you can enjoy in the link below.Victoria's Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4D2viki23HGMgTNB0ogt9b?si=dbdb84c9ef4b46a7Playlist blog post - http://musicpsychology.co.uk/10-records-music-from-my-life/Dr Victoria Williamson is an independent authority, scholar and consultant on the psychology of music; how music is processed by the brain and the ways in which music impacts on our minds and behaviours.Victoria was most recently based in the music school within the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland, though her research and teaching interests cross the interdisciplinary boundary between music and psychology. She is trained in both academic disciplines having completed her Masters in the Psychology of Music at Sheffield and her PhD in the Psychology of Musical Memory at the University of York (2008). Victoria has published research looking at multiple aspects of music understanding and impact, including memory skills, brain activations, sleep and wellbeing. Her work has been covered widely in international media including by the BBC, TED, the Conversation and the Wall Street Journal, and she has given presentations to worldwide universities, festivals, medical professionals, public groups, radio and TV, and schools. She is the author of 'You Are The Music' (Icon Books) and the webmaster of the popular educational blog http://musicpsychology.co.ukMusic on My Mind is a project that aims to connect people through their shared love of rock and pop music and encourage positive discussion around men's mental health. The project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and led by Reel Connections in partnership with Norfolk Library Service and the 12th Man, a campaign that aims to help all men talk more openly about mental health. 

We check in with Hannah Paterson on the latest developments in participatory grantmaking and the Shift The Power movement. Plus, we discuss Hannah's new role as Senior Portfolio Manager – Innovation, Policy and Practice at the National Lottery Community Fund.

Steve O'Brien is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dyslexia Foundation. We talk about his life's work - founding and leading the The Dyslexia Foundation for over twenty years. We also discuss the services the charity provides and how important his diagnosis was to overcoming the challenges of dyslexia. He was the first and now longest serving Chief Executive Officer with Dyslexia of any charity in the UK. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

“This is amazing! I can't wait to see it all!” If we said live music, food trucks, flower headbands and face paints what's the first thing you'd think of? That's right, in this episode you're going to a music festival with Connie and the gang on a music-filled Armchair Adventure! Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures Don't forget our drawing competition for you to win some amazing prizes! Listen for details on how to enter! ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Written by Emma Hill Directed by Paul Hine Music by AJS Music Banjo & Music Supervisor - James Dee Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing   Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. The next episode is out 13th May 2021!

Claud Williams is an entrepreneur and CEO of Dream Nation. A self professed ‘practical dreamer' he credits technology with helping him deal with his dyslexia. Claud advises individuals, businesses and charities with their branding and marketing, focusing on brand development and strategies for ‘optimal personal performance'. So what does that all mean? Well the man is inspiring. He empowers people to be the best versions of themselves they can be through their physical health, their financial potential, productivity and emotional intelligence. Follow @dreamnationhq and @claud_williams_ Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

Music on My Mind podcast #2 John RobbOur second episode features musician and journalist John Robb in conversation with hosts Stuart Hobday and Guy Martin. The discussion covers everything from the emergence of punk to the power of music journalism and the contemporary music industry, with nods to glam rock, the merits of the Fender Telecaster, and Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds along the way. You can find out more information on this, and our forthcoming podcasts at https://reelconnections.co.uk/projects/#momm John is the award-winning indie music mainstay, frontman of punk rock band Goldblade and bassist and vocalist in post punk band The Membranes. He is the author of a number of best-selling books including The Stone Roses and the Resurrection of British Pop, and Punk Rock – An Oral History.John is a journalist, TV presenter, regular TV and radio pundit as well as the boss of one of the UK's top 5 music culture websites ‘louderthanwar.com'. He was the first person to interview Nirvana and The Stone Roses and invented the term ‘Britpop'. John Robb is the co-curator of Louder Than Words Festival.Music on My Mind is a project that aims to connect people through their shared love of rock and pop music and encourage positive discussion around men's mental health.The project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and led by Reel Connections in partnership with Norfolk Library Service and the 12th Man, a campaign that aims to help all men talk more openly about mental health. John's Spotify PlaylistTo accompany the show, John compiled this very special playlist for our enjoyment.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2nbbWm97Yr9sss0EVldFmX?si=psoAutLiSuWmiTFpFT7uIgLouder Than Warhttps://louderthanwar.com/

Miranda started as the young company director at Bristol Old Vic Theatre and since then has directed at the Bush, Soho Theatre and recently won an Olivier for her collaboration on the Incredible ‘Death of a Salesman' at the Young Vic and its West End Transfer. She is also the Artistic director for Twisted Theatre. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

“Our lives are about to completely change. This is the most amazing place in the world!” Connie loves the thought of appearing on stage, her name in lights, dancing and singing to loads of adoring fans. Don't we all, eh?  So in this episode, after dreaming of Broadway, the West End, Paris, and Las Vegas, Connie whisks you and her fellow explorers away on a journey you'll never forget to A Showbiz Wonderland. It's a magical place where everyone can be the star of the show, including you! Join Connie and her lovely customers on their latest star-studded Armchair Adventure! Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures Don't forget our drawing competition for you to win some amazing prizes! Listen for details on how to enter! ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Written by Paul Hine Music by @AJS_music Music Supervisor- James Dee Sound design - Story Publishing  Actor - Hannah Donelon  Trombone - Rich McVeigh    Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. The next episode is out 8th April 2021!

Ross is the CEO and creator of Recite Me. Recite Me is a personalised toolbar for people with disabilities or learning difficulties to help them access and utilise the internet in the best way for them. Ross wasn't diagnosed with Dyslexia until after university but he always struggled with mainstream schooling. The assistive technology he was given at uni to cope with his undiagnosed learning difficulties was frustrating. He really felt his disadvantage online, with little resources to overcome his exclusion. He wanted something easy to use, that he could personalise to help maximise his use of the internet. Thus the idea for Recite Me was born. reciteme.com Find out more at dyslexia-help.org Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast.

Over recent months, we have seen individuals, communities and organisations embracing uncertainty as an opportunity for innovation, experimentation and renewal.Last year gave us all the signals we need to actively question whether the old normal is healthy and sustainable for the long term, as pandemic shock exposed deep fault-lines in our social and economic systems. The energy released in emergency response is creating the foundations for change at different levels of the system, from policymakers to funders, and from professionals to citizens. Across communities, within workplaces, and at the frontlines of public services, we witnessed the emergence of new relationships, new approaches and new mindsets characterised by a spirit of agile, adaptive and entrepreneurial problem-solving and innovation.   This is what the RSA describes as Living Change in action: an approach to change that recognises that living systems are dynamic, complex and interconnected; that identifying root causes and interdependencies is the first step in tackling the challenges that we face today. And finding where there might be energy for change and acting entrepreneurially is the second step – innovating, testing and iterating in a way that meaningfully changes our living system for the better. We also know that for any social change to be lasting, effective and just, it must engage and involve actors at all levels of the system.  Opening the RSA Living Change season, a panel of innovators and changemakers gather to share experiences, insights and lessons learned from the last year. Joining us to tell their stories of community collaboration, frontline innovation, and system re-design are: Ruth Ibegbuna founder of RECLAIM, The Roots Programme and Rekindle school; Cassie Robinson, Deputy Director of Funding Strategy at The National Lottery Community Fund; and Kaisa Heino, Deputy Mayor of Imatra, Finland. These are stories of crisis response, recovery and renewal, of thinking systemically and acting entrepreneurially. Stories of Living Change. The RSA has been at the forefront of societal change for over 250 years –  our proven approach to change, and global network of 30,000 problem-solvers enables us to unite people and ideas to understand the challenges of our time and realise lasting change.Make change happen. Visit thersa.org.uk/approach to get involved.#RSAchangeThis conversation was broadcast online on the 4th March 2021.

Music on my Mind This first episode features Author Richard Balls in conversation with our hosts Stuart Hobday and Guy Martin. The episode, like Richard's books, focuses on Shane MacGowan and the Pogues, Ian Dury, and Stiff Records. You can find out more information on this, and our forthcoming podcasts at https://reelconnections.co.uk/projects/#momm Richard Balls is the author of Sex & Drugs & Rock ‘n' Roll: The Life Of Ian Dury, Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story and A Furious Devotion: The Life of Shane MacGowan (due to be published in autumn 2021). He was a journalist for 20 years, including nine working for national newspapers in Ireland, and in 2007 he moved into communications. He lives in Norwich with his wife and two daughters.   https://twitter.com/RichardBallsRichard's Spotify PlaylistFor our first Music on My Mind podcast, author Richard Balls put together this brilliantly eclectic playlist for our enjoyment. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sfTlSvBLIHRFY7AKGZAtI?si=m0Y9vlDnSh2ihEdnfvz9-gCrock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowanhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt11778272/Film now available on Amazon Prime VideoThe Irish Rover - The Pogues & The Dublinershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZXnJ4UYh40Music on My Mind is a project that aims to connect people through their shared love of rock and pop music and encourage positive discussion around men's mental health.The project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and led by Reel Connections in partnership with Norfolk Library Service and the 12th Man, a campaign that aims to help all men talk more openly about mental health. 

Dawn is Chair of the Kiln Theatre in London, and Vice Chair of the London Marathon Charitable Trust.  She is a Director of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) and a member of the Advisory Boards of the Institute of Policy Research at the University of Bath and RAND Europe. Dawn was the Chief Executive of The National Lottery Community Fund from 2013-2020 where she responsible for the effective distribution of c£600m of National Lottery funding each year and for delivering the Fund's Strategic Framework, People in the Lead.Prior to joining the Fund, Dawn was Chief Executive of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and was previously Deputy Director of the British Museum, Project Director for Tate Modern and a Principal Consultant at KPMG. She began her career in fringe theatre.She was previously a Trustee of the Historic Royal Palaces and of the Woodland Trust. She has an MBA from the London Business School and an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.  She was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Queen Mary University in 2019 where she also chairs SKETCH, a student led initiative to develop local social enterprises.In her spare time she gardens, practices yoga badly, and is a dedicated Gooner. 

Jenna has enjoyed an illustrious career over four decades in film, TV and her love - the theatre. She has worked with the RSC, played leading roles in some of the biggest West End musicals such as Les Miserables and won her Olivier for the London revival of Sunday in the Park with George in 2007, which also went to Broadway for which she was also nominated for a Tony.Find out more at dyslexia-help.org*Contains some strong language* Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast.

“There's nothing better than taking my shoes and socks off, and the water lapping across your feet.” Jean's favourite hobby is drawing. So when she suggests to Connie they should draw their next Armchair Adventure, our Chief Adventurer isn't too sure. Connie doesn't think she's a very good artist! But with a little helpful persuasion from her fellow explorers they take the trip of a lifetime to a gorgeous sandy beach full of memories and joy. Although, when a huge storm hits, they have to work together to get back to safety… Join Jean, Connie and her lovely customers on their latest sketchy Armchair Adventure! In this episode Connie also launched a drawing competition for you to win some amazing prizes! Listen for details on how to enter, Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures ---------------------------------------------- Armchair Adventures is a fun, fictional and interactive podcast series about Connie and her gang of plucky explorers - and YOU can come along on the adventure too.  ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Written by Alison Carr Music by AJS Music Sound Design - Story Publishing Music Supervisor - James Dee Actor - Hannah Donelon Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. The next episode is out 11th March 2021!

“I feel like a hamster in a wheel!” It's a new year and Carla's after a change of scenery. She's always fancied seeing the beautiful northern lights. So she turns to Connie and her gang to help her to float away on an adventure of the imagination! Join Carla, Connie and her lovely customers on a bubble-filled Armchair Adventure to one of the world's most stunning wonders. Just be careful not to pop your bubble!  Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Share your imagination, listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your companion activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures ---------------------------------------------- Armchair Adventures is a fun, fictional and interactive podcast series about Connie and her gang of plucky explorers - and YOU can come along on the adventure too.  ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Produced by Made By Mortals Written by Francesca Waite Music by AJS Music Sound Design - Story Publishing Music Supervisor - James Dee Harp - En Hudson Actor - Hannah Donelon Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. The next episode is out 11th February 2021!

“You don't need superpowers to be a hero!” Lynda (with a y!) is a caregiver and has been helping older people during lockdown. Connie reckons she's a hero, but Lynda isn't convinced. So Connie takes Lynda and the rest of her lovely customers on an Armchair Adventure to an underground superhero hideout to find out what really being a hero is all about.  Search for that hero inside yourself, join Lynda and the gang for an unforgettable and fun-packed journey - without leaving the comfort of your living room!  Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Share your imagination, listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family. Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures ---------------------------------------------- Armchair Adventures is brand-new colourful, fictional and interactive podcast series about Connie and her gang of plucky explorers - and YOU can come along on the adventure too.  In each episode you'll join Connie for an exciting imagination-fuelled escapade together. You'll visit magical places, meet extraordinary people and understand the world a little better. All without needing to step foot outside the house!  Armchair Adventures is a podcast for children, teachers, imaginative older people, carers and activity coordinators. It is designed to bring people together, combat loneliness and improve wellbeing – helping people stay happy and healthy.  ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures Credits  Armchair Adventures is a Made By Mortals production. In collaboration with Hearts and Minds, a theatre company for over 55s.  Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. The next episode is out 14th January 2021! 

This month we're doing something new and exciting with our first ever 'takeover' episode. We're hearing from the Change Makers, a group of citizen youth reporters who have been investigating the main challenges facing young people with disabilities today. Mia Stevenson, Pasha  Richards and Arthur Lawson talk about their experiences as young reporters during the lockdown.  Change Makers is supported by the Act for Change Fund, a £3.6million partnership between Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, for organisations supporting young people working for change. The Fund provides resources for young people to challenge social injustice, find ways of overcoming inequality and give voice to issues they are experiencing. Act for Change Fund is a joint initiative between Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, working in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund. Both foundations are acting as match funders and are awarding grants on behalf of the #iwill Fund. The #iwill Fund is made possible thanks to £40million joint investment from the National Lottery Community Fund, and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to support young people to access high quality social action opportunities. For more information, visit www.iwill.org.uk   Music: Sun Shine by Cymatix provided by Premiumbeat. To find out more about the Change Makers project, visit: https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-involved/join-our-campaigns/change-makersRead more from Arthur:  https://www.leonardcheshire.org/our-impact/stories/why-we-need-listen-young-disabled-people Find out more about iwill week: https://www.iwill.org.uk/iwill-week-2020Find out more about On Our Radar: https://onourradar.org/ Find out more about Act for Change: https://www.phf.org.uk/funds/act-change-fund/To get in touch, email us at disabilitydownload@leonardcheshire.org or contact us on  Twitter/Instagram @LeonardCheshire. Photograph: Pasha

Musician Pete Williams, formerly of Dexys Midnight Runners, has supported Shelter for many years. Thank you Pete Williams for your support and an absolutely gorgeous song, Road. Download it here: petewilliamsmusic.com/road The track has been released free of charge, and those who'd like to make a donation to help us keep defending the right to a safe home, you can do so here: petewilliamsmusic.com/road Challenging is a podcast by Shelter reflecting on the ambitious and life-changing service run with Birmingham Changing Futures Together, that helped people with multiple and complex needs out of homelessness. For four years we ran a unique and life-changing project called the Lead Worker Peer Mentor Service, in partnership between Birmingham Voluntary Service Council, SIFA Fireside and Birmingham Mind. This was part of a programme called Birmingham Changing Futures Together, one of twelve projects funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, to create better support for people with multiple and complex needs. The idea was simple and two-fold: One: support people with a mix of complex needs, every step of the way. From doctors' appointments to court hearings, to just having a regular coffee. Two: hire people who've experienced a combination of issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, mental health needs, and offending - and have them support people going through the same things. If you've been there, you know the way out. We hope by end of the series, you'll appreciate that programmes like this are important and life-changing. We also hope you'll feel galvanised to help us keep doing this work, because it's vital. Read the full social cost-benefit analysis of the Lead Worker Peer Mentor service shltr.org.uk/ifj

“I put my boots and my rucksack on, and I'm out in the open. Wind in my hair feeling, well...free!” Linda loves walking and exploring the great outdoors. But because of the lockdown she's sadly not been able to get out as much.  So Linda turns to Armchair Adventures for an unforgettable and fun-packed journey - without leaving the comfort of her own living room!  Join Linda, your tour guide Connie and her lovely customers on an Armchair Adventure up to a magical treetop walk full of beautiful birds, wild creatures and delicious fruit! Who needs that holiday to Lanzarote anyway eh Linda? Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Share your imagination, listen to this podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family!  Create your own Armchair Adventure - download your activity pack here www.madebymortals.org/armchair-adventures Download a transcript of this episode here ------------------------------------------------- Armchair Adventures is brand-new colourful, fictional and interactive podcast series about Connie and her gang of plucky explorers - and YOU can come along on the adventure too. Armchair Adventures is for children, teachers, imaginative older people, carers and activity coordinators. It is designed to bring people together, combat loneliness and improve wellbeing – helping people stay happy and healthy.  ---------------------------------------------- Connect with us and say hello! Twitter: twitter.com/madebymortals  Facebook: facebook.com/MadeByMortalsCIC  #ArmchairAdventures  Credits  Armchair Adventures is a Made By Mortals production. In collaboration with Hearts and Minds, a theatre company for over 55s.  Supported by  Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together. The next episode is out 11th December 2020! 

This week journalist Niamh Campbell spoke with Sara McCracken, founder of Belfast charity Angel Eyes NI. It has been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund for its new, digital VisualEyes project, which incorporates the use of a virtual reality (VR) headset to simulate eye conditions to families, so the impact of sight loss is better understood. Sara discusses the tech and the innovations behind it.