In this podcast I'm talking to Rick Mower, founder and CEO of RAW workshop, an Oxfordshire based social enterprise which produces and sells beautiful, high quality wood products, provide a wood recycling service and sell reclaimed timber. Raw is saving the world in more than one way though - not only are they an environmentally sustainable business, 75% of their workforce have fought, and won, against the odds. 

Today I’m talking to the amazing team behind RIBA: Refab.  Rosie, Kate, Paul, Guiseppe, Tiziana and Sophie.

Refabricate is an amazing initiative bringing together the brightest emerging talent in the construction industry, from trainee architects to product engineers, with the purpose of promoting a circular economy ethos across the industry as a whole.

Listen to our conversation with Vincent Egunlae, co-founder of Open Private School. Vincent is the founder and CEO of the Open Private School is a charity which believes disadvantage begins through a lack of finance but survives through a lack of exposure. To redress the imbalance OPS has created a mentor programme which gives students from state schools exposure to role models, exposure to networks and exposure to opportunities. Let’s talk to Vincent and hear more about Open Private School in his own words.

In this week's episode of the Together Equal Project World podcast, Sarah is talking to Giulia Musto. Hear how after Giulia had to fight to get her son's dyslexia diagnosed, she went on to become a Dyslexia trainer, assessor and student support worker. Now she works with young people to help them achieve their maximum potential. Another story about an extra ordinary person making it their business to change the world.

unlockingdyslexia.org.uk

Today I'm speaking with Ruth Rogers, founder of the Canvas Cafe and the Double Helpings campaign in association with Gilbert and George.

Hear about how Ruth has created a space in the heart of London which brings the community together, hosts free workshops, and provides free meals to the homeless and children at risk of holiday hunger.

thecanvascafe.org

doublehelpings.shop

Hear the story of Marcus Hemsley, Founder of the One Million Tree Pledge, who when lying in bed suffering from Covid decided he wanted to be a 'good ancestor'. From that was born his personal mission to plant 1 million trees.

milliontreepledge.org

Hear about Carly's venture - one plate, one price - a neighbourhood kitchen built to bring a community together and democratising eating out by offering main courses at the cost of the minimum hourly wage

opop.org.uk

Today I'm speaking with Caron Kipping, Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, Author and Divorce Coach about her work with survivors of violence against women and girls.

thedashcharity.org.uk

caronkippingcoaching.com

Nick Jemetta aka Fancy Dress Dad, talks about his personal experience with mental health and anxiety, and how he's inspiring people to start conversations about mental health (and raising money for charity) through his award winning 'Fancy Dress Dad' campaign.

Please note:

1. Neither speakers are medical professionals

2. There are topics that may be distressing/triggering (i.e. references to suicide/suicidal thoughts)

hubofhope.co.uk