An enlightening & informative discussion with Rewati Raman Dhakal, founder of the Nepal Centre for Philanthropy and Development.

A fascinating discussion with Felipe Alviar-Baquero, exploring his invaluable trustee role on one of the UK’s largest charity working exclusively in Colombia (which is celebrating 30 years) & his appearance on The Apprentice where he tried to instil and impart his love for entrepreneurship to the younger generation.

An illuminating discussion with Bill Feeney, exploring his own experience of running and working for charities and other not for profit entities over the past 22 years.

A penetrating discussion with Chris Norton to examine how to become more mentally fit through the work of Positive Intelligence. We also discussed:- the importance of mental fitness, especially in the wake of Covid;- the science behind mental fitness & positive intelligence;- how to utilise our under-used brains - shifting from survival to thriving brain;- the need to exercise our positive mental muscles for some ‘mental’ gymming;- our brain V an iPhone operating system;- empathy & how to better meet life’s challenges;- the interplay between positive intelligence, IQ & EQ;- the future of the Positive Intelligence project; - celebrating the incredible work of Chemogiftbags, Parenting Special Children’s Twilight challenge, and the informative Barclays quarterly charity special podcast.

An empowering touching discussion with two inspiring individuals, who in the face of adversity have set up this not for profit company to help young children to deal with everyday dangers.

A strikingly touching discussion, celebrating the work of Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust, who is making a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity and learning. We also discussed:Bringing business mentality into making the charity profitable & successful;Celebrity backing from the late Graham Taylor, Rita Taylor and Elton John;Pioneered programmes for football players to serve their local community to improve wellbeing, education and social inclusion;Pivoting charitable activities during Covid such as turning Watford Football ground into a sanctuary for NHS front-line staff;Celebrating Watford FC’s promotion into the premier league & the entry of Watford FC Women into the FA Women’s Championships;Social inclusion programmes to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and supporting community cohesion;Launch of the ground-breaking Foundation Degree programme (FdA Football Development and Coaching) in partnership with Middlesex University;Watford FC players acting as a source of inspiration to children and young adults;‘Golden Memories’ programme to help those living with dementia and their carers; andCelebrating the incredible upcoming charitable event Reading legal walk Monday 12th July 2021.

An enlivening interview with director Leon Hady of Guide Education Ltd which creates products, many of which are free that supports and provides high quality lifelong learning opportunities globally. 
We also discussed:
- how Guide Education Ltd compares with the likes of Teach First and Khan Academy;
- using and piloting deep fake technology and machine learning to educate in a motivational and inspiring way in rural India;
- building scale and nurturing trust;- soft power & regulation in education;
- free resources such as other Guide Education Ltd’s Tuition Kit, Home Schooling, Parent Online Course, Guide Teacher Development & how these are funded;
- comparing education systems in the West and East;
- creating world teacher standards; and
- celebrating the incredible upcoming charitable event Reading legal walk Monday 12th July 2021 and PACT.

The current pandemic has led more of us to pause and think about our place in the universe and the impact of our actions on the natural world. With the mission to regenerate the inter-connectedness of all things, to create opportunities to empower and restore socio-ecological resilience and the balance between humankind and nature for a just and healthy planet, Ruo Wu (Head of Charities and not-for-profit, Field Seymour Parkes LLP) had a very heartening discussion with Roelie Kloppers, the Chief Executive, Lauren Van Nijkerk, Director of Campaigns & Communications and Buyi Makhoba - Dlamini, Deputy Director of Communications & Fundraising at WILDTRUST. The podcast also explores:- climate change mitigation, marine conservation and healthy oceans;using simple low-tech solutions to restore our land and sea;- helping communities to adapt to the visible impact of climate change;- how to protect endangered species such as a Rhino or lion;- helping youths as our future and stewards of our planet;- conducting vital research on the vessel Angra Pequena to learn about our ocean environment;- the Marine Protected Area Expansion Campaign ‘OCEAN IMPACT’ (see www.oceanimpact.co.za & https://oceanimpact.co.za/sa10percentappeal/ for further info);- the ‘SHARK ATTACK CAMPAIGN’ and increasing protection for sharks and rays in South Africa ( see www.sharkattackcampaign.co.za; @Sharkattackcamapaign) - and the episode also celebrates some fundraising endeavours - Wildtrust’s endangered species adoption programme, The Comrades Marathon, Sadka, CIRDIC & Smartworks Reading.

An inspirational interview with Grace Gomez who went from being homeless to become chief executive of New Beginnings, an inspiring homelessness and relief of poverty charity. Gloria and Ruo Wu (Head of Charities and not-for-profit, Field Seymour Parkes LLP) have a heart-to-heart discussion on the fantastic work the charity is doing in offering not only free clothing, food, but also compassion for those in need. They also discuss ways in which the charity is removing stigma attached to those asking for help, where in the end if someone were to peer through the charity’s window, it would be hard for them to tell who was the volunteer and who was the ‘disadvantaged’. This podcast exemplifies what can be achieved through compassion, sheer determination and faith. 
We also discussed:
- how the charity helps address the real shame which is not asking for help, but where there is no help when help is needed;
- the virtuous cycle of those receiving a hand and wanting to lend a hand;
- how the charity helps those falling through the state net;
- the ‘JAM’ (Just About Managing) families & the perception of who the ‘disadvantaged’ really are;
- and celebrated the charity’s amazing volunteers and;
- the incredible work of Alana House, ReadiFood and our FSP’s very own ultimate team cycling challenge between 1st to 8th March cycling a collective 500 miles to raise money for the registered charity Smart Works and our plans to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day by interviewing the chief executive of the registered charity Berkshire Women’s Aid in our next episode.

Discussions with Ruth Pearse and Tess Eagles of the registered charity Parenting Special Children. In this podcast we also explore: - impact of lockdown.3 on parents and children with additional needs- converting passion into action- workshops & support groups to help stressed, sleep deprived and struggling parents & kinship carers- funding & virtual balloon race- useful Charity Commission guidance & updates and celebrating The Cowshed, Royal Voluntary Service’s ‘Hour of Need Programme’ & Sean’s Going the Xtra Mile for the NHS fundraising efforts.