Sheffield's Hidden Gems Podcast

Sheffield’s charities aren’t just about services, they are about creating confidence, connection and community.

From SACMHA’s groundbreaking mental health work to The Suit Works’ confidence-boosting outfits, these non profits are changing lives one person at a time, one household at a time and strengthening communities. Their secret? Authenticity, community trust, and a little creative thinking -this is especially evident during tough times such as the COVID pandemic of the early 2020s.

David Bussue’s team at SACHMA (https://sacmha.org.uk/about-sacmha/) is expanding advocacy in mental health.

Faye Mellor's team at The Suit Works (https://www.thesuitworks.co.uk/) is reshaping confidence among job seekers with their visual presentation.

The combined work of the two CEOs and their respect organisations prove that real impact comes from staying true to your communities and service users.

What’s one community initiative you think makes a difference? Let us know below!

Sustainability Summit 2024

This episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast is super special for many reasons!

Not only is it the first time we have had guests from two different organisations on the same episode of the podcast, but it is the first time we have recorded on an 'outdoor stage' and in front of a live audience.

Recording in front of a live audience was done at Leah's Yard in Sheffield as a 'fringe' event as part of the Crossed Wires Festival weekend, held for the second year in Sheffield.

The 'icing on the cake', more by circumstances/ serendipity, than strategic pre-planning, this recording is also the 50th episode created of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast.

Therefore, it is an honour and genuine pleasure to welcome as our guests, two Chief Executive Officers (CEOs):

• David Bussue of SACMHA

• Faye Mellors of The Suit Works

Two Sheffield-based charities that are doing remarkable work in support of local residents across Sheffield.

Listen to the podcast and learn more about the two charities, their CEOs and get a glimpse of the fun we had during recording this episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast before a live audience.

Listen to David Bussue and Faye Mellors in Episode 50 of our podcast as they talk about:

• The origin stories of their respective charities and how they have grown to respond to the needs of their service users and their families.

• How their respective organisations have risen above the challenges faced and to strengthen partnership working with other organisations and individuals.

• Exciting plans for the next 6 to 12 months, including celebrating a special anniversary (in years, not podcast episodes).

Listen now to Episode 50 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from CEOs of two incredible charities born and grown in Sheffield, South Yorkshire!

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We are delighted to bring you another episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, our guest is Andrew Lofthouse, Founder of the Sheffield-based business, The Nothern Wine Guy who chats with our Managing Director and host of Sheffield's Hidden Gems about the journey from idea to multiple businesses.

Listen to Andrew Lofthouse in Episode 49 of our podcast and hear as he talks about:

• How travelling the world as an investment banker led him to challenge himself with the founding of his first start-up business.

• Lessons learnt from starting and growing a business in Devon, South of England and eventually selling a growing business ahead of returning to his home city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

• Insights into Andrew's experience of starting, scaling, and managing multiple businesses.

• Exciting future plans for late 2024 and during 2025: including articles about overseas wines, collaborations in Sheffield and Manchester, wine club, fine dining, launch of monthly wine and cheese networking event.

Listen now to Episode 49 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Andrew Lofthouse, Managing Director and Co-founder of Northern Wine Guy: https://bit.ly/40Fan2l

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We are delighted to bring you another episode of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, our guest is Hannah Duraid who chats with our Managing Director and host of Sheffield's Hidden Gems about the journey from idea to welcoming the first customers to a new experience of a fun, high-energy Escape Room business in the Heart of Sheffield.

Listen to this episode to hear Hannah talk about:

• How travelling to Asia inspired the birth of a new Escape Room experience upon her return to the UK.

• Learning by doing how to build a team quickly to respond to a rapidly growing customer base.

• Different types of games in an Escape Room and what draws customers to return repeatedly.

• Insights into starting, scaling, and managing multiple businesses.

• Future plans for 2024 and beyond.

Listen now to Episode 48 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Hannah Duraid, Founder and CEO of The Escape Game and Game Show All Stars: https://bit.ly/46U0oqX

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Episode 47 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast features Terry Murphy, Managing Director of Archer Project Enterprises, a social enterprise with charity origins in Sheffield.

In this conversational interview with our Managing Director and host of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, our guest, Terry Murphy, talks about:

• The Archer Project and his role as Managing Director of Enterprises.
• Terry's experience of combining travel abroad with entrepreneurial success.
• The 'back story' which caused the leap from 'for profit' to the third sector.
• How a holistic approach helps people who are at risk of homelessness.
• Creating supportive environments to develop 'job readiness' skills.
• Lessons learnt from working with Archer Project Enterprises -9 years+
• The future: Plans for 2024 and beyond

Listen now to Episode 47 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Terry Murphy of Archer Project Enterprises: https://bit.ly/4ah2C3v

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Episode 46 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ features Duncan Froggatt of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Tour Guide on the Sheffield Festival of Walks.

Duncan who is a retired civil engineer (MIStructE MICE) has been the face of ICE in Sheffield and an excellent guide for Sheffield Walks Festival 2023. In this conversational interview for the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Duncan Froggart talks about:

*His work previously as a civil engineer in Sheffield.

*How he became involved in Sheffield built environment and writing a book about Sheffield architecture.

*His work as a guide on the Sheffield Festival of Walks, a collaboration between the Institution of Chartered Engineers and Heritage Sheffield.

*Historical buildings in Sheffield and how the architecture has changed over the years.Listen now to Episode 46 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Duncan Froggart, Author and member of the Institution of Chartered Engineers. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UwGFcI

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Episode 45 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ features Rene Meijer, the CEO and Co-founder of Food Works Sheffield, a Community Interest Company (CIC).

In this conversational interview on the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Rene Meijer talks about:

*The origin story for Food Works Sheffield, what it does, how and for whom.

*How Food Works helps Sheffield businesses, growers and processors to divert food waste from landfill sites.

*How you too can volunteer with or support food redistribution in Sheffield, including growing.

*Plans for Food Works Sheffield in 2024 and beyondListen now to

Episode 45 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Rene Meijer, CEO and Co-Founder of Food Works Sheffield. Spotify: https://bit.ly/3NVU1ei ⁠⁠

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Episode 44 of the ⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠ features Geoffrey Guy (Geoff) Guy, the Managing Director of Riverlution (www.the-rsc.co.uk), an award-winning Community Interest Company (CIC).

Created in 2022 by the River Stewardship Company (RSC), Riverlution works with individual volunteers and community groups to enable skills building for improved capacity to foster meaningful and active actions to care for rivers, other waterways and surrounding habitats. Through the Sheffield Stewardship Partnership, Riverlution has developed a unique connection between local businesses, communities and the rivers.
In this conversational interview on the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast, Geoff Guy talks about:

*The origin story for Riverlution and what it does day-to-day

*How its work connects people from local businesses and communities with Sheffield's rivers.

*Why protection of rivers and other waterways are important for people and nature

*How Riverlution helps businesses to deliver on social value and meet their environmental goals.

*Skills you can learn through training and volunteering opportunities.

*Plans for Riverlution in 2024 and beyondListen now to Episode 44 of the Sheffield Hidden Gems podcast to hear directly from Riverlution's Managing Director, Geoff Guy: Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/3TjAS9K⁠ and Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3GYXYeF

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Episode 43 of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ features Ella Freeman, Founder of Lunar Living, a handmade homeware business.

In this episode (https://bit.ly/3DGlCdX), Ella Freeman talks about how she moved from a hobby to a revenue generating business.

Having started to design and make homeware items whilst still at university, Ella decided after graduation to venture into entrepreneurship. Listen to Episode 43 and you will hear Ella's story as she talks about:

*How Ella Freeman's hobby during her university studies become a business with direct customers and wholesalers

* Story behind intriguing name of the business 'Lunar Living'

*Lessons learnt since starting her business that will continue to benefit business growth.

* Types of materials are used to make specific homeware collections.*Journey from design idea to finished homeware items

* Plans for Lunar Living in 2023 and beyond

You will hear about all of the above and more when you listen to Episode 43 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast (https://bit.ly/3DGlCdX) with guest Ella Freeman of Lunar Living handmade homeware business.

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