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Would you share salary information on a job advert? In the latest episode of the HR People Pod, our panel challenges organisations to be more transparent with pay, explores the rise of the ‘workation', how sadly commonplace bullying and incivility is at work, and tips to improve social mobility in your organisation. CIPD Director of Profession David D'Souza is joined by Janet Campbell, director at Restoration & Renewal Delivery Authority, Garin Rouch, OD consultant at Distinction Business Consulting, and Woosh Raza, Director of People at NCVO. Recorded: 02 August 2024

Welcome to HR People Pod, the CIPD's new fortnightly podcast bringing you expert insight and topical stories impacting the world of work. In our pilot episode, host David D'Souza, CIPD's director of people profession, welcomes Woosh Raza, executive director of people culture and inclusion at NCVO, Katie Obi, chief people officer at One Advanced and Bertie Tonks, chief people officer at Collinson to the panel as we discuss whether Gen Z are ‘lazy', the unintended consequences of a rising minimum wage, whether more organisations are letting people work from home full-time and take a deeper dive into the growing demands on the profession. Recorded: 10 May 2024

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Sarah Vibert CEO of National Council of Volunteer Organisations (NCVO), a charity that has been supporting thousands of voluntary and community sector charities and non-profits in England for over 100 years. Episode Highlights Challenges and secrets to running a successful network or representative organisation: - You are not going to achieve full consensus across your network so therefore getting agreement on all issues and topics should not be the focus - Working hard to 'serve a broad church' of members as effectively as you can - Don't be bland and make sure your organisation stands for something and for important issues - 'Not a regulator, not a think tank but embedded in our members world' - We are looking to the future at the same time helping charities to step up the existential challenges we / they face - Importance of taking your members on a journey rather than being instructive Sarah joined NCVO in January 2020 as director of membership and engagement and was later appointed as Chief Executive in early 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Ever wanted to build a network for LGBTQIA+ staff in your organisation but were unsure where to start? In this first episode of the Proud Changemakers podcast, we talk to Ed Drew (he/him), Rei Kanemura (she/her) and Amy Walton (she/her) who are the architects of NCVO's Rainbow Network - a staff network for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies - which has 25% of NCVO staff as its members. NCVO is the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and is the membership body for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England. In this episode, we discuss why they set up the network, what were the challenges and lessons learned, their messages to anyone thinking of setting up a network and how we can expand this kind of peer support to those in small charities who may be the only LGBTQIA+ person in their organisation. Guest bio: Rei is a former co-lead of NCVO's Rainbow Network as well as Research and Insight Manager and is currently a Senior Researcher at NatCen. There's not a letter in LGBTQ+ that represents her, but she considers herself an ultimate ally. She firmly believes in the power of alliance and in the role of allies in fighting for LGBTQ equality. She is also a researcher with decades of experience in research for the voluntary sector, and outside work, she is busy raising her small Rainbow family. Proud Changemakers: This podcast is hosted by Catherine Goodall (she/her) and Lucy Straker (she/they). Catherine is a Policy and Influencing Manager at NCVO. In this role she leads influencing work on government policy relating to volunteering. She works closely with stakeholders across the voluntary sector, using evidence and insight to create positive change. Catherine has long been involved in supporting the LGBTQIA community. She has been involved in developing and leading staff networks at several organisations, and volunteering in the wider community. Lucy is the Campaigns Manager for Brake, the road safety charity. Here Lucy leads on the charity's national campaigns which can include calling for new legislation to support all road users, raising public awareness of road dangers or advocating for road crash victims. Lucy is also a public speaker and trainer on creating inclusive workplaces specifically regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Lucy has co-founded and led a number of inclusion networks and activism groups across the voluntary sector during their 15 years of communications and campaigning work in the sector. Have a question or want to learn more about Proud Changemakers? Then reach out to us across any of our networks at https://linktr.ee/proudchangemakers Music was by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay Proud Changemakers exists to empower the LGBTQIA+ voluntary sector and civil society leaders of tomorrow. The community supports and champions LGBTQIA+ and other leaders and civil society organisations. Proud Changemakers is a community, a network and a group, organised and coordinated by volunteers. This is a new, emerging and developing community, which welcomes new members, connections, funders and supporters. Proud Changemakers aims to: Champion and support LGBTQIA+ leaders, staff and volunteers and organisations  Provide advice, guidance and support to educate non-LGBTQIA+ leaders and organisations  Create and improve cultures of inclusion and belonging for all LGBTQIA+ staff and volunteers, and organisations  Provide a safe space and community for LGBTQIA+ people, to celebrate each others' achievements, demonstrate solidarity and share learning and experiences.   Proud Changemakers was formed in 2023 by Catherine Goodall, Lucy Straker, Cathy Swift, Amy Whitelock Gibbs and Graysen Whittaker.

The Proud Changemakers podcast is here to support, elevate and celebrate the amazing work and contributions by LGBTQIA+ people across civil society - and to amplify the LGBTQIA+ perspective across key issues affecting society today. The first episode drops at the beginning of January 2024 where our guests will be Amy Walton (she/her), Rei Kanemura (she/her) and Ed Drew (he/him) who were essential to the building of NCVO's rainbow network. They will share the joy and safety the network has brought them plus the challenges they faced along the way. Proud Changemakers is brought to you by Catherine Goodall (she/her), Graysen Whittaker (he/they), Amy Whitelock Gibbs (she/her) and Lucy Straker (she/they). If you want to follow us, subscribe, ask a question for us to discuss, or suggest a guest for a future episode get in touch with us - https://linktr.ee/proudchangemakers Music is by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

Lucinda and Andy are joined by Jabeer Butt, chief executive of the Race Equality Foundation, to learn about how the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting already disadvantaged groups in the UK.The discussion opens with a clip from a previous episode with the Wildlife Trusts' chief executive Craig Bennett, describing the interlinked nature of the climate and nature crises and economic and social issues.Jabeer explains how some interventions to tackle environmental issues risk harming minority ethnic groups, citing the economic impact of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone on minicab drivers.He draws on NPC's Everyone's Environment programme, which examines how minority ethnic groups, younger and older populations and people living with a disability are impacted by the climate crisis.He suggests ways in which voluntary sector leaders can address the issue and calls for greater representation of minority groups in climate-related leadership and activism.Later in the episode, Lucinda and Andy discuss recent examples of collective climate action in the sector, including a call by 92 charities for the Prime Minister to honour the government's climate financing commitment and NCVO's Fuelling Positive Change campaign.Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucinda and Alina are joined by Sarah Vibert, chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, and Vic Hancock Fell, organiser of Small Charities Week.They discuss the challenges facing small charities in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, combined with the closure of the small charity infrastructure bodies the Small Charities Coalition and the Foundation for Social Improvement. Sarah lays out the NCVO's plan to fill the gap, acknowledging an inevitable deviation away from the “by small, for small” approach but highlights the work of new, complementary small charity-led support structures such as the Small Charities Advisory Panel.Vic lists the existing peer-to-peer support networks available to small charity leaders and describes how Small Charities Week will aim to formulate concrete calls to action to stimulate long-term change for the sector.Charity Changed My Life features the story of Sandy Nash, a long-time volunteer for the Sobell House Hospice Charity who describes the privilege she feels at being able to contribute to the delivery of a valuable local service.Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Please note that in the episode we stated that the FSI took over from the Small Charities Coalition. While the FSI did play a part in continuing services such as the helpdesk previously run by the SCC, it had been supporting small charities for many years before, including through the creation of Small Charity Week.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we hear perspectives from a counterpart organization, the National Council for Voluntary Organizations (NCVO), which supports the nonprofit sector in England. Over the past few years, an informal network of leaders from national umbrella organizations like Imagine Canada, NCVO, the National Council of Nonprofits in the US, and the Community Council of Australia, have been meeting to discuss a variety of issues - some that are unique to our respective countries and others that we share. With our guest Sarah Vibert, CEO of NCVO, we explore the differences and similarities facing charities and nonprofits in England and Canada, and how having an international perspective on issues helps to broaden our own thinking.

In this 300th episode Judith Germain speaks to Nick Day MD of the multi -award wining Recruitment Agency JGA and Woosh Raza Director of People, Culture and Inclusion of NCVO. He is also Co-chair of the CIPD Central London Branch. They discuss whether you should really bring your whole self to work from an identity viewpoint; and how you should do it. First point of discussion is whether it's actually safe to bring your whole safe to work an whether we should be talking about your authentic or best self. How to we handle the multi faceted person, their past, present and future. Is this really a discussion of inclusivity and acceptance? Is the real question how should the organisation provide a safe space. How professional is the organisation and what is its responsibility around the power dynamics. This is a lively discussion between Nick, Woosh and Judith where they wrestle with this question and the challenges that it represents. ------- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.  

Welcome Sarah Vibert, the CEO of the National Council of Volunteer Organisations (NCVO), a charity that has been supporting thousands of voluntary and community sector charities and non-profits in England for over 100 years. Sarah joined NCVO in January 2020 as director of membership and engagement and was later appointed as Chief Executive in early 2022. As a child, Sarah always aspired to lead an organisation, and now she is living her dream. She strives to be a relatable CEO who leads with empathy, transparency, and openness. This is evident in NCVO's commitment to publishing the salaries of its senior leadership team, along with an explanation of why they are paid that amount. According to Sarah, transparency is a critical value for NCVO, as it helps the organisation build trust with its donors and the public. Sarah's personal experience growing up with a younger sibling who was disabled was a driving force behind her decision to work in the charity sector. She feels a strong connection to the mission of organisations like the Epilepsy Society and The Neurological Alliance, which she previously led, as they go beyond her professional responsibilities. Before joining NCVO, Sarah held various roles in the charity sector, including advising the now King of the United Kingdom, then HRH Prince of Wales, on his charitable entities, as well as working for In Kind Direct. She began her career in local government management, including working for the Mayor of London. Despite her busy schedule, Sarah finds time to volunteer for the Parent Teacher Association at her son's primary school. She has also previously served as a trustee for National Voices and The Brain and Spine Foundation. Sarah's unique background and experience make her an asset to NCVO and the wider charity sector. Her leadership style, which emphasizes transparency, empathy, and relatability, sets a positive example for other leaders to follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Lucinda and Russ are joined by Priya Singh, chair of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, who led the NCVO's internal reform after a review in 2020 identified structural racism, homophobia, sexism and classism.Priya describes the role played by the NCVO's trustee board in guiding the organisation through the process, knowing when to lean in and when to step back. She offers advice for other voluntary organisations embarking on a similar culture change, stressing the need to be open, listen and prepare for “comfortable conflict”.In Charity Changed My Life, we hear from Ben Peters about the invaluable practical and emotional support he has received from the Teenage Cancer Trust since his cancer diagnosis.To find out more about the Third Sector C-Suite Summit, please click here.Do you have stories of people like Ben whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volunteering can be one of the most powerful things you do in your early career development. Truly. Earlier this year I was delighted to speak to David Coles, Volunteer Centre Manager at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) about all things volunteering - and I hope you'll immediately recognise what a 'win win' situation it can be.First things first - a quick definition. According to the NCVO, "Volunteering is when someone spends unpaid time doing something to benefit others.Helping your close friends or relatives isn't volunteering. But doing something to benefit the environment (and through that, other people) is.Volunteering can be formal and organised by organisations, or informal within communities. It should always be a free choice made by the person giving up their time."In this episode, you will find out more about:Why volunteering is so important for students How it supports your career developmentInsights into the LSE Volunteer Awards 2022 (read more about this year's winners here)Listen to a 'lightening round' where David gives examples of great volunteering opportunities based on what industry you are interested in career-wise.Want to talk about this further? Or are you so pleased with this episode that you want to amplify it and tell your friends? As ever, let's stay connected:Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTokVia LinkedIn post about this podcast (go to "Gina Visram" to connect with me on LinkedIn)Sign up for the mailing list E-mail me on gina@yourcareerandfuture.com with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics ... and don't forget to leave quick review for the podcast too (wherever you are listening). It's much appreciated! Catch you on another episode soon. 

Episode transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/ Welcome to Leadership Worth Sharing, a podcast in which ACEVO chief executive Jane Ide chats with civil society leaders about their professional experiences, challenges, wellbeing, and their journeys in the sector. In this episode, Jane talks to Sarah Vibert, chief executive of NCVO, the largest membership body for charities in the UK.

 Mike Adamson is Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, the country's leading voluntary crisis response organisation, and part of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Mike is responsible for all of the British Red Cross' UK and International work. Prior to his current appointment, he held several other senior positions within BRC, including Managing Director of Operations. Mike has also worked as a Director of Commissioning in the NHS and spent five years as Managing Director for Services at another national charity. He began his career as an economist in management consultancy. Mike is currently: • Chair of Voluntary & Community Sector Emergency Partnership • Member of the Foreign Secretary's Human Rights Advisory Panel • Trustee of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) • Member of CASS External Advisory Panel for Charities Masters Mike also chaired the NCVO review on how charities enable donors to give consent. In June 2021 Mike has been awarded a CBE honour for services to the humanitarian sector and the Red Cross Movement. He lives in Gloucestershire with his wife Lorna and two daughters Eleanor and Sophie. In his spare time he likes to run, cycle and read – he is also a founding member of his local film club. Mike has an MPhil in economics from Oxford University and an MBA with distinction. Support the show (https://pod.fan/baachu-talk)

Hello and welcome to yet another episode of the Tech for Good Live podcast! In case you're new here, it's a podcast all about the use of technology for social good. Although, we seem to spend most of our time talking about technology that is the absolute worst. In this episode we're talking about deepfakes, Tom Cruise, and, potentially, the death of truth on the internet. We discuss culture wars, and we learn more about the recent Roblox scandal.  Joining host Bex we have Tech For Good Live team members Greg Ashton and Jonny Rae-Evans Our special guest this week is Lex, Co-Founder & Design Director at COMUZI, a design studio building future-positive digital products, services & experiences. Discussed in this episode: Stat of the week  78% of people could not distinguish the deepfake from authentic content even when given a warning they could be viewing a fake: Tom Cruise test shows people can't detect fake videos even when they know they are fake - Independent   Charity news of the week Charities will be most successful in dealing with government culture wars when they work to create consensus: Culture wars' a key political driver for charities in the year ahead, NCVO predicts - Third Sector Tech news of the week Roblox is a community built gaming platform that is accused of exploiting its creators. Not uncommon but these creators are children: The trouble with Roblox, the video game empire built on child labour - The Guardian  And finally… 32nd Human Rights Watch report noted that autocrats faced a significant backlash in 2021, with millions of people taking to the streets in countries like Brazil, Hungary and Uganda. It also highlighted the trend for opposition parties to form coalitions to challenge autocrats, citing the Czech Republic and Israel as places where this has succeeded. Similar alliances have been formed in Hungary and Turkey.  Human Rights Watch World Report 2022    D&AD Impact awards open for applications  https://www.dandad.org/en/d-ad-impact/  ---------------------------- 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.

Rebecca and Emily chat to guest Alex Farrow, about the National Council for Voluntary Organisations' The Road Ahead 2022, a report which looks at the major political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal drivers affecting the charity landscape over the next year. And they are joined by Alina Martin for the Good News Bulletin - positive and quirky news stories from the past week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beth Breeze joins Purposely Podcast to discuss the launch of her book ‘In Defence of Philanthropy'. She is passionate about giving and fundraising and has championed adding academic rigour to the discipline, shining a light on the positive elements of philanthropy. Beth worked as a fundraiser and charity manager for a decade before founding the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent in 2008 where she now leads a team conducting research and teaching courses on philanthropy and fundraising, including an innovative MA Philanthropic Studies. Beth has written and edited five books, including ‘The New Fundraisers: who organises charitable giving in contemporary society?' (2017), which won the AFP Skystone Research Partners book prize. Her latest book ‘In Defence of Philanthropy' offers a robust response, based on both theory and extensive evidence, to the critiques against big giving. She has also written a wide range of research reports including ten editions of the annual ‘Coutts Million Pound Donors Report'. How did you get into fundraising and charity? ‘When I left university, all I knew is that I wanted to be useful. I didn't come from a particularly privileged background, so I didn't have a huge sense of what kind of jobs were out there. I only knew about social work and teaching and they're great jobs, but I didn't really think I had the personality or characteristics to do those sorts of roles. Instead, I looked at the charity sector because that seemed another obvious place where you can do good. My first job was as a fundraising officer in a youth homelessness charity called the ‘Cardinal Hume Centre' in London and I became a fundraising officer rather than any other job because frankly, there's more opportunities in fundraising. I loved the way you could bring together a good organization that needs resources with generous people who have got resources with people who are good people who have got resources, you matchmake them together and the magic happens.' How do you approach writing? ‘I have two strategies, the first is that I lied to myself a lot and I'd sit down at 10 o'clock at night and I would say to myself that I'm just going to do half an hour and of course what happens is you start writing and you get into it. The hardest bit is starting but once you start, you're glad you did it. Strategy number two is mint chocolates. I am an absolute sucker for dark mint chocolate, and I have boxes of them in my office and whenever my energy starts to flag I just open another box of chocolates then I can keep going for another hour.' Beth has served as trustee for the Cardinal Hume Centre for young homeless people, as a commissioner on the Commission for the Donor Experience, as publications editor of Philanthropy UK, as a member of the President's advisory council at NCVO; as a member of the Advisory Group of the Charity Tax Commission; and is currently a member of the Women's Philanthropy Institute Research Committee, Lilly School of Philanthropy, Indiana University, USA. Buy In Defence of Philanthropy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Defence-Philanthropy-Beth-Breeze/dp/1788212614 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-longbottom2/message

“This is about structural issues in society and structural issues in the sector… Diversity and inclusion is a problem right across the sector… (and) the sector is about social justice and so there is an urgency for us as a sector to get this right. Culture change is not a linear process… real culture change takes a long time… trust and healing is the very beginning of that sort of conversation.” Sarah Vibert is the Interim CEO of NCVO, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations. NCVO is a membership body that champions charities and volunteers. Its focus is supporting its member organisations and enabling their efforts to make the world a better place. In the current context, NCVO is playing a key role in re-imagining the voluntary sector, collaborating with other infrastructure bodies and influencing government. NCVO is a founding member of The Civil Society Group, an informal group which aims at improving collaboration within the sector and streamlining engagement with government. In February 2021, a leaked EDI Report revealed systemic issues around bullying, harassment and racism at NCVO. Having just stepped up to the CEO role the month before, Sarah talks about the journey she has taken her team and the organisation on, and the difficult process of rebuilding trust. Sarah shares valuable lessons learned through leading this culture change. Recorded September 2021.

Hello friends and enemies, welcome to a new episode of the Tech for Good Live podcast. We’re talking about trees, NCVO's horrendous bullying problem and a new project to help the homeless in Manchester. Is there genuine intent there, or just another PR stunt. Joining host Bex, we have TFGL's Greg Ashton and Sam Milsom. Our special guest is Katy Preen. Katy is a reporter for The Meteor, an independent media co-operative for Manchester. This weeks topics: Stat of the week How many trees in Manchester City Centre, inside the inner ring road, are protected by Tree Preservation Orders? Charity news of the week Update on last week's story - Bullying and harassment took place ‘with impunity’ at all levels of the NCVO, report concludes - Third Sector New project to help Manchester's homeless. Is this promising new approach or a flashy stunt - MEN Tech news of the week It might be the most popular but apparently Google isn't the best search engine - The Guardian ---------------------------- 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.  If you’d like to be thanked on the podcast for giving us some cash, contact us on hello@techforgood.live. I promise we’ll spend it on transcription and not on kittens.

So skilful, humble and leading with strength from the very front  Caron Bradshaw is Chief Executive of Charity Finance Group. She joined CFG in June 2010 from the ICAEW, where she was Head of the Charity and Voluntary Sector. In addition to supporting a number of small charities and community organisations Caron has been a member of the NCVO's National Assembly and the Charities SORP Committee, has sat on a number of government working parties, is a member of the Church of England Pension Board's Audit and Risk Committee, and is Chair of the Board of the Directory of Social Change (and her local hockey club). Caron is a trained Barrister and has a wide array of experience across charity, regulation/law, policy, member support, and professional ethics. Caron is an avidly ‘social' CEO and was been named in the top 30 social CEOs in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2015 she was named Charity Principal of the Year at the Charity Times Awards. In 2016 she received the Association Excellence Award for Leadership. She was named in the top 30 UK social influences in Risk, Compliance and Regtech 2017 and in the Charity Times top 25 Influencers in the charity sector 2019. Key Takeaways A great conversation with Caron where we spent much time talking about the deeper structure of who we are, coupled with practical application. This is a lady who quite openly will discuss her hard times with as much passion and value as her greatest achievements. An example of this is discussing how before she had even started her studies as a barista, she represented her dad at a planning tribunal at just 15 years of age. Then in the next breath, we're talking about her experience of having a nervous breakdown. These very different experiences have added to her successes equally. Caron has a belief that we use the world to create platforms, as a means of expression - a way to express who we are and our purpose. Therefore spending quality time to know as much about our purpose is vital in order to get the most out of our time on this planet, to magnify our impact for ourselves and others. Talking practically about where she feels her strengths are as CEO of a charitable organisation, she has learned that a CEO position, certainly for her has very little to do with decision making. Caron talks about this with much clarity - her leading role is to ask the right questions to people that have far more experience in their field than she does. Effectively coaching them through a process for them to make valuable and impactful decisions. The way Caron works and her ability to articulate this has made this interview a great tool for us as leaders, emotionally and practically. There is a lot to take away. Let's Stay Connected Speak with Craig about Magnifying Your Impact https://www.craiggoldblatt.com/work-with-me/ https://go.craiggoldblatt.com/attract-ideal-donors Podcast: https://www.craiggoldblatt.com/podcast/ Connect with Caron Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caron-bradshaw-2b401813/ CFG Website: https://cfg.org.uk/team  

This week Martin talks to the remarkable Judy Ling Wong CBE, OBE. Judy is an artist, poet, dancer, environmental activist and a founder of the Black Environment Network (BEN - http://www.ben-network.org.uk/). Martin and Judy first met in the late 90's and Martin has since worked for and with Judy on projects such as Sowing the Seeds and London National Park City. In this episode, Martin and Judy discuss her journey from Hong Kong to becoming one of the most respected figures in the environmental movement - not just in the UK, but across the world. Judy also shares her perspectives on the Black Lives Matter movement and its implications for climate action. Other links mentioned in the podcast: Judy's own website with some further remarkable info that we didn't have time to include: http://www.judylingwong.co.uk/ NCVO: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ TCV - https://www.tcv.org.uk/ World parks congress - https://www.worldparkscongress.org/ Groundwork - https://www.groundwork.org.uk/ Climate Reframe (docsociety) - https://climatereframe.co.uk/ Centre for Alternative Technology - https://www.cat.org.uk/ National Trust - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Judy's simple but profound recommendations: Develop in your students a passion for nature, and a love of each other and relating to each other. Find this episode's supplementary lesson plan here. (http://www.londonsustainableschools.org/doorways-podcast.html) Start your school's journey into sustainability: Outdoor Classroom Day (https://outdoorclassroomday.com/) Eco-Schools (https://www.eco-schools.org.uk/) London National Park City (https://www.nationalparkcity.london/get-more-involved/get-more-involved-1/schools-network) Great resources at Transform Our World (https://www.transform-our-world.org/) Find out more about London Sustainable Schools Forum (http://www.londonsustainableschools.org/) This podcast was produced by The Pod Farm. (https://www.thepodfarm.com/)

In this episode, Jamie Mcdonald of Generosity Inc and GivingTuesday leads a conversation on the future of volunteering with Tiger de Souza, volunteering, participation and inclusion director at the National Trust, Mary-Ellen McTague, co-founder of The Creameries, Paul Reddish, CEO of Volunteering Matters and Karl Wilding, director of Public Policy and Volunteering at NCVO. Each guest represents a different point of view on volunteerism in the UK, when brought together for this discussion they explore how communities have responded to the current crisis, describe the role of volunteer management and discuss how we enable people to find ways that they can help others. 

Our latest episode of Club Natters really gets under the skin of what makes a great volunteer experience. We hear from Shaun Delaney at the National Council for Volunteer Organisations (NCVO), Claire Colman from Swim England and Rachael Bayley at Ramblers UK. With their help, we provide tips on how you can embed important considerations for the volunteer experience within your organisation. 

After a successful 40th NCVO Telethon that raised $548,000, CEO Miriam Foster joins us to talk about the efforts behind getting the group's fundraising goal to a total of $1.1 million dollars! The NCVO will also host the Tropicana themed 'Not Gala Gala' this Friday at the Royal Palms Beach Club. Entry is $40 with the proceeds going to the NCVO, along with 20% of food and beverage sales from the RPBC.

In this episode, our contributors discuss: the role and responsibilities of a charity trustee the key to good governance in a charity the importance of complying with legislation and guidance around keeping children safe  top tips to ensure charity trustees and managers are working well and playing an active role in safeguarding.   This episode features: Host – Chris Cloke, former Head of Safeguarding in Communities at the NSPCC Cate Meredith, Senior Consultant for NSPCC's Safeguarding in Communities team Kathy Evans, CEO of Children England   This series was carried out as part a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme. View the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website. 

We are almost reaching the end of our series on safeguarding children and young people within local communities. Tune into this week's episode to find out more about: the role faith-based communities and groups have in children and young people's lives why it's essential groups and communities understand their safeguarding responsibilities how to address safeguarding challenges and develop a safeguarding culture that works alongside cultural beliefs, values and customs the importance in listening to children and young people and ensuring children always feel listened to. Our contributors: Host – Cate Meredith, Senior Consultant for NSPCC's Safeguarding in Communities team Shirley Maginley, Senior Consultant for NSPCC's Safeguarding in Communities team (Faith and Minority Ethnic Communities)  Mike Williams, Senior Evaluation Officer for NSPCC's Evidence team  These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme. View the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website. 

Our host Chris Cloke and Gawain Griffiths, a Website Supervisor for the NSPCC discuss: how to run online services safely and manage an online presence effectively adopting professional and personal life boundaries online, particularly, with social media and email accounts the impact of bullying and how to prevent it online and respond appropriately  who organisations can go to for resources, guidelines, templates and support what children and young people tell Childline about keeping safe online. These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme. View the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website. 

Through this episode, you'll find out more about:   the similarities, differences and challenges in safeguarding adults and children  how organisations working with mixed-age groups can safeguard children and adults in their care the importance of separate policies and procedures for adults and children safer recruitment and changing organisational culture so that safeguarding is a priority the support and resources available to mixed-age group organisations. This episode features:   Host – Chris Cloke, former Head of Safeguarding in Communities at the NSPCC Sarah Stanley, Education and Development Co-ordinator for Brass Bands England Lisa Curtis, Safeguarding Adults at Risk Manager for the Ann Craft Trust  These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme. View the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website. 

This summer, we are releasing a compilation of episodes on key topics related to safeguarding children and young people within your community.   Learn more about: building a safer culture in your organisation how to deal with and respond to concerns about a young person or adult making the nominated lead role visible to children, staff and parents so they know who to go to for support training and development needs, including supervision and support for nominated leads the importance of establishing multi-agency relationships. Those who have contributed to this episode are:  Host – Helen Munn, Head of Online Learning at the NSPCC Cate Meredith, Senior Consultant for NSPCC's Safeguarding in Communities team Trupti Kavia, Head of Family Services and Child Protection Lead at Home-Start in Barnet, Brent, Enfield and Harrow.  These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme. View the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website. 

In this episode, we focus on: advice, tips and guidance on safeguarding to get you started common challenges organisations face when addressing safeguarding issues bringing organisations up to speed with current legislation the need for organisations to tailor policies and procedures keeping communication channels open between children and organisations. Those who have contributed to this episode are:    Host - Chris Cloke, previous Head of Safeguarding in Communities at the NSPCC Cate Meredith, Senior Consultant for NSPCC's Safeguarding in Communities team Heidi Bradley, Club Support Manager for England Athletics and Ambassador for Brass Bands England on Safeguarding  These podcasts were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme. View the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website. 

A chat with Karl Wilding, Director of Policy and Volunteering at NCVO, chatting about some of the challenges that the voluntary sector as a whole faces, in particular, trust, diversity and grant funding. There are a few resources mentioned and nods to people you should follow too.

The culture of 'digital' and how charities are, and can, harness it. Hear from NCVO, CAST, Lloyds Banking Group, Alexander Rose Charity and Parkinson's UK.

What does the new government mean for charities and how can we influence legislation and policy? Hear from NCVO, the Institute for Government, Age UK, and Action on Hearing Loss.

As Britain departs the European Union, will its voluntary sector be ripped apart? And will it rue its decision not to become more involved with the EU Referendum debate? Tim is joined by Brendan Costelloe from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations to discuss the financial and social impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU. They discuss the size of the sector (£45.5bn revenue in 2016; the NCVO has over 12,500 member organisations) and whether the absence of European Social Fund investment will leave a back hole in charities’ budgets. They also look at the personal benefits volunteering can bring and how those feeling compelled to offer support can become involved. For more on the National Council for Voluntary Organisation visit ncvo.org.uk #Podcast #Brexit #BrexitPodcast #Referendum #EUReferendum #VoteLeave #VoteRemain #VoteIn #EU #UK #TimHeming #JenniferHahn #News #Politics

How has the way people want to volunteer changed, and what does it mean for us? Hear from NCVO, the National Trust, RSPB and others.

As it's a bank holiday weekend, Sarah decides to look at the best way to make the most of your time off from work. If you have kids or are looking after elderly parents then you may not have as much time as you would like to yourself. So, to help, Sarah looks into what your options are. She is joined by Kristen Stephenson, volunteer development manager at NCVO, Yvette Ankrah, author of The Kitchen Table CEO Business Boost and Jasmine Birtles, founder of MoneyMagpie. First broadcast: 27/08/16

Welcome to our podcast from this year's supporters' conference which we held at the NCVO's offices in London's King's Cross on Saturday, 21 June. This year's conference was vibrant and inspiring as ever. The theme was getting streets on the political agenda, and accordingly the centrepiece of the day was a Question Time-style panel discussion with politicians from some of the major parties. There was also a thought-provoking keynote address from John Whitelegg on putting sustainable transport at the heart of election campaigning. Our podcast has highlights from both of these, as well as voxpops with attendees from throughout the day, plus a final (sniff!) introduction from our outgoing chief exec, Tony Armstrong. #LSConf #peoplefirst #walktowork #walktoschool