Episode 16 of The Charity Show brings a festive flair as hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley delve into the holiday season with a mix of charity news, quizzes, and heartwarming stories.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome to our Christmas special

(01:37) Mince pies and other matters

(04:17) Cheese or service station

(05:27) South Yorkshire Fire Rescue Service bid for Christmas number one

(07:55) Festive third sector news

(08:16) Scuba diving santas

(09:24) Tesco gingerbread for good

(11:04) Well done Liverpool!

(11:31) Streaming for Christmas

(14:32) The Charity Show Christmas Quiz

(15:19) December is the most generous month for charitable giving in the UK

(15:52) Use these questions to test your Christmas music knowledge

(16:47) The Big Issue foundation encourages people to buy which festive item as a gift

(18:48) Superstars of Christmas

(22:24) Christmas Quiz - The Answers

(28:31) End of the year and coming soon

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Episode 15 of The Charity Show features an insightful interview with RSPCA Chief Executive, Chris Sherwood - soon-to-be CEO of the NSPCC - who shares his journey through the charity sector and offers advice for aspiring chief executives.

We also delve into the complexities of charity partnerships with celebrities, 3,000 running santas and the inspiring story of young Freddie's 300-mile run along the Cornish coastal path to raise funds for the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

Plus, discover how Transport for London is innovating with Google Street View to improve accessibility for wheelchair users, in collaboration with the Charity Whizz-Kidz.

Chapters

(00:00) Coming up in Episode 15

(01:23) Hello and welcome

(07:25) Introducing Chris Sherwood

(08:40) Chris's early charity career

(11:07) Becoming Chief Exec at Relate

(14:42) What qualities make a good Chief Exec?

(16:45) The importance of a good mentor

(21:02) Third sector news

(23:33) Controversies

(28:36) Chris Sherwood - Part 2

(32:41) Leading through the pandemic

(35:20) Moving on to NSPCC

(42:46) Balancing work and life

(44:45) Relaxing

(46:04) Superstars of the week

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In episode 14 of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are joined by former England rugby captain Lewis Moody MBE, who shares his journey from the rugby field to leading the Lewis Moody Foundation. Discover how his foundation supports Brain Tumour research and the incredible challenge events that have seen him raise over £2.3 million.

The episode also highlights the Brain Tumour Charity's

Thereafter, the conversation shifts to the power of cryptocurrency donations, with JustGiving now accepting over 60 types of cryptocurrency, opening new avenues for fundraising.

Plus, we celebrate our sector superstars, including the

Chapters

(00:00) Coming up in Episode 14

(01:39) Welcome to Episode 14

(02:18) Davina McCall's brain tumour diagnosis

(07:49) Children In Need's epic night

(09:32) Men's Health Month, Prostate cancer and Sir Chris

(13:41) The rise of cryptocurrency

(17:38) Introducing Lewis Moody MBE

(22:55) Lewis's biggest challenge after retiring from rugby

(25:51) The inspiration behind the Lewis Moody Foundation

(34:00) Setting up the Foundation

(35:54) Fundraising through extreme challenges

(45:53) Lewis's pride in the Foundation

(52:43) Advice for anyone taking on a challenge event

(54:40) Fundraising vending machines

(56:17) Yorkshire Children's Charity providing warm

(58:05) Coming up next time

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In episode 13, The Charity Show examines the UK's recent budget and its impact on the third sector, especially in light of increased National Insurance contributions.

Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley discuss how these changes will affect charities' operational budgets, with insights from Saskia Koynenburg at the NCVO and advice on how charities can join a petition against these financial burdens.

Tracy Anne-Breese, meanwhile, also shares tips on organising impactful challenge events to boost charity fundraising. Plus, win a copy of inspirational new book Stories of Cancer and Hope, hear about Colin Farrell’s fundraising for DEBRA Ireland and debate the impact of Trump's return.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome to Episode 13

(01:52) The US election and the Budget

(02:22) Will Donald Trump's second term impact charities around the world?

(04:08) Fire Fighters Charity team nominated for Charity Comms Inspiring Communicator Award

(06:41) Music Industry Trusts Awards honoured Jason Illey this year

(08:29) Saskia is back to talk about the impact of the Budget and National Insurance Contributions

(11:38) Any increases in budget to charities at this stage will ultimately mean cuts to services

(12:28) Saskia says reaction from charity sector was one of outrage

(20:18) NCVO has launched an open letter urging charities to sign up

(23:25) Kevin Donaghy has written a book called Stories of Cancer and Hope

(25:01) Win a copy of Stories of Cancer and Hope

(26:18) This week we take a closer look at challenge events with Tracey Anne-Breese

(27:21) How do you define a challenge event?

(31:31) Are there any key elements that make an event a success

(47:51) Group of Grey Dippers challenge themselves to go swimming in freezing cold waters

(50:03) Colin Farrell's marathon challenge

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To win a copy of Kevin Donaghy's inspirational book, just send us your name and address on an email to [email protected]. We'll pick a winner at random. Please also consider donating to Kevin's chosen charity, Maggie's Cancer Charity.

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In this episode, Tim and Piers explore social media ethics for charities with Adeela Warley, CEO of Charity Comms. They discuss Elon Musk’s changes to X (formerly Twitter) and how charities are facing new ethical challenges on social media.

The episode also features Michelle Oldfield’s cheeky charity calendar raising funds for breast and prostate cancer charities, the Snowdog sculptures in Derbyshire supporting Blythe House Hospice, and The King's Trust rebrand. Plus, discover the innovative "Invisible Chips" fundraiser for Hospitality Action.

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(00:00) This podcast is produced by charity Insiders

(01:53) Welcome to Ep.12

(05:24) Shining a spotlight on the ethics of social media

(09:00) This week's third sector news

(10:41) The Prince's Trust is rebranded as The King's Trust

(12:28) Invisible chips

(13:42) The problem with X

(15:13) Welcome - Adeela Warley, Chief Executive, Charity Comms

(16:57) The question of withdrawing from X completely

(26:05) New social media channel checklist for charities

(30:05) Testing new emerging platforms

(33:02) Other challenges charities are facing with social

(37:22) Dealing with misinformation

(41:12) Charity Comms Inspiring Communicator Awards

(44:15) Cheeky charity calendar for 2025

(45:37) Snow dog sculptures to raise money for Derbyshire hospice

(47:48) Coming up

Featured charities and guest links:

- Charity Comms: https://www.charitycomms.org.uk/

- Blythe House Hospice:

- Breast Cancer Now: https://www.breastcancernow.org/

- Prostate Cancer UK: https://prostatecanceruk.org/

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In episode 11 of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley celebrate Parkrun's 20th anniversary, spotlighting its global impact with over 10 million runners and 900,000 volunteers. They explore the staggering £560 million of unclaimed Gift Aid annually and ask how charities can take action. Special guest Garrett Millerick, comedian and writer of Do Gooders, also joins to discuss the brilliant BBC Radio 4 sitcom and to share insights on balancing comedy with sensitive charity topics. The episode also covers rising stamp prices affecting charity Christmas cards and the legacy of Neil Dickson from The Brain Tumour Charity.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome to the show

(01:39) Smiley Charity Film Awards and a legacy to remember

(06:05) What is the best sitcom?

(09:24) News: The price of stamps and missing GiftAid

(10:59) Parkrun turns 20

(15:39) Garrett Millerick: Do Gooders, the third sector and comedy

(47:01) Superstars of the week: Pothole disappointment and lifetime supporter

(50:41) Coming soon

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Welcome to Episode 10 of The Charity Show! In this episode, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley bring you key updates from the charity sector, discussing how organisations can take advantage of Government-funded apprenticeships. Former charity CEO and apprenticeship expert, Laura Thurlow BEM, shares insights on the over 700 apprenticeship opportunities available to charities.

We also shock ourselves with the potential of AI technology's growing role in the non-profit world. Plus, we check out the latest third sector news and discuss why some charities raise so much more than others. And we celebrate our sector superstars, including the inspiring journey of Dr. Catherine Pointer, who survived leukaemia with support from the Little Princess Trust and is now a cancer researcher funded by the charity.

Tune in for all this and more as we explore how charities are making a difference and how you can get involved!

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Welcome to Episode 9 of The Charity Show! Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are back from their summer break, ready to bring you the latest news, inspiring stories, and insightful discussions from the Charity sector.

This week, we delve into a unique collaboration between Marmite and Elton John, featuring a limited edition design jar as part of a $1 million partnership. We also discuss the challenges of recruiting in the charity sector with Maya Bhose from The Well Placed, an organisation helping midlife marketing professionals transition from the commercial world to the charity sector through paid placements.

We celebrate the incredible fundraising efforts of a 10-year-old who cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats and back to raise £15,000 for Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital. Plus, we explore the ethical dilemmas charities face with social media platforms like X, and the surprising statistic that only 3% of charities are using AI in their operations.

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Chapters

(00:00) Coming up in the show

(01:38) Welcome to Episode 9

(03:34) Cancer Research UK plank challenge

(04:49) Send us your voice messages

(07:48) Switching from corporate to charity

(10:49) News

(12:11) Recent research suggests wealthy people could give more to charity than they actually do

(13:15) Public trust in charities at highest level in ten years, says charity Commission

(16:08) Only 3% of charities are using AI in their regular operations, survey finds

(18:58) Maya Bhose and The Well Placed

(21:52) Maya's background

(23:47) The third sector skills gap in marketing

(27:39) Midlife marketers embracing the charity sector

(31:19) The older you get, the harder it is to find work

(33:06) Recruiting midlife workers

(37:17) Success stories

(43:25) Superstars of the week

(47:34) Coming up next time

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Welcome to this special highlights episode of The Charity Show! Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are taking a well-deserved break, but we've got a treat for you as we look back at some of the best moments from season one.

In this episode, we revisit some of the most inspiring stories and insightful discussions that have graced our show. From the incredible fundraising efforts of Alex Staniforth, founder of Mind Over Mountains, to Richard Jain's expert insights on rebranding for Brainkind, and Sarah White's journey of starting SuperShoes from her kitchen table, this episode is packed with highlights.

We also delve into the evolving landscape of AI in the Charity sector with Zoe Amar, and hear from Katie Docherty, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, about the current state of fundraising amidst the cost of living crisis. Plus, we get the inside scoop on the voluntary sector manifesto with Saskia Koynenburg from NCVO.

Join us as we celebrate the incredible guests and stories that have made season one unforgettable. And don't forget, we'll be back with season two on 16 September. Until then, enjoy your summer and stay inspired!

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Chapters

(00:00) Welcome

(01:30) Looking back at Season 1

(02:58) Alex Staniforth: Mind over Mountains

(09:01) Richard Jane, Brainkind

(13:34) Sarah White, SuperShoes

(18:25) Zoe Amar, AI and charities

(22:46) Katie Docherty, CIOF

(27:22) Vicki Beevers, Strategic Leader of The Year

(31:09) Saskia Koynenburg, NCVO

(37:06) We'll be back!

Featured Charities:

- Mind Over Mountains: https://www.mindovermountains.org.uk/

- Brainkind: https://www.brainkind.org.uk/

- Super Shoes: https://www.supershoes.org.uk/

- The Chartered Institute of Fundraising: https://ciof.org.uk/

- NCVO: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/

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Welcome to Episode 7 of The Charity Show! Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are back with another fascinating episode filled with the latest news, inspiring stories, and insightful discussions from the charity sector.

This week, we dive into the Voluntary Sector Manifesto with Saskia Konynenberg from NCVO. Discover how this blueprint aims to forge a new relationship between the government and the charity sector, and what it means for charities of all sizes. Saskia shares the challenges, opportunities, and the vital role of volunteers in boosting the UK economy.

We also celebrate the incredible summer of sport, highlighting the essential role of volunteers at the Olympics and other major events. Tim and Piers discuss the London Fire Brigade's long-standing support of Wimbledon and the RNLI's Fish Fridays campaign. Plus, hear about Valleyfest, a growing festival in the West Country raising significant funds for charity.

Join us for these heartwarming stories and discover how you can get involved and make a difference in the charity sector.

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Chapters

(00:00) Coming up in Episode 7

(01:43) Welcome

(06:54) Value of volunteers

(10:32) New website launched to help charities with banking services

(11:54) Channel Fours advert for the Paralympics

(13:28) Introducing Saskia Konynenburg

(14:44) The voluntary sector manifesto

(17:10) The manifesto's asks

(20:22) What's broken?

(24:04) The main parties and the manifesto

(25:44) How charities used the Manifesto

(30:56) Empowering charities to raise their voices through campaigning

(34:52) What will change over the next 5 years?

(36:29) What's your long term vision for volunteers?

(38:56) How can charities hold the Government to account?

(39:52) Superstars of the Week

(43:21) Valley Fest

(45:23) Coming soon

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