Third Sector

This week Rebecca and Emily discuss what charities can be doing to help in the fight against climate change.And they discuss the unusual mobile library that has sprung up in a remote area of Pakistan in the coronavirus care package https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/apr/26/bearing-gifts-the-camels-bringing-books-to-pakistans-poorest-children

In this episode, editor Emily Burt and senior reporter Stephen Delahunty explore the role of charities in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. They discuss Cancer Research UK’s work trialling Camostat, a drug that could prevent severe symptoms of Covid-19, and printing visors from their living Rooms. Stephen also describes the inspirations and motivations of the volunteers delivering Covid-19 vaccines, and they discuss the work of charities working to reduce vaccine hesitancy in at-risk groups. In this week's coronavirus care package, Darth Vader auctions his worldly belongings for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Rebecca and Emily chat about the report from the Association of Chairs which found that chairs are feeling the strain of the pandemic. They also unpack this week's coronavirus care package.

Rebecca and Emily reflect on the past week in charity news, from the latest on the National Trust and the Brexit museum to Oxfam and the Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial fundraising event. Please note: This episode was recorded before The Foreign, Commonwealth and Diplomatic Office announced it would suspend Oxfam's right to apply for new government funding. For the latest on this story, check out the Third Sector website.

This week Rebecca and Emily discuss whether and how charities will approach returning to the office when coronavirus restrictions lift later this year.Later, they bring you a coronavirus care package of good news, including an uneaten 1924 Easter egg which was bought by a Bygones museum in Torquay (pictures here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-56419025)

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual harassment and assault.In this month’s bumper special episode, Rebecca and Emily are joined by the fundraiser Ruby Bayley to chat about at sexual harassment and assault in fundraising.And as ever, they unwrap their coronavirus care package of charity sector good news.If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, you can access support though Victim Support by calling 08 08 16 89 111 or visiting https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/ . Legal and employment advice is also available from Rights of Women https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/sexual-harassment-at-work-law/

Rebecca and Emily discuss the charity news of the past week, including what the Spring Budget offered charities, Kevin Watkins departure as chief executive of Save the Children and survey data showing the popularity of children's charities has fallen. They also unwrap another coronavirus care package of charity sector good news.

This week Rebecca and Emily look at what the roadmap for lifting coronavirus restrictions means for in-person fundraising events.Plus they chat about Boris Johnson's proposed charity to refurbish Number 10, and bring you their usual coronavirus care package.

This week Rebecca and Emily discuss the #RightNow campaign and what the Chancellor could do to support charities in next week's Spring Budget. Plus the usual Coronavirus Care Package.

In this month’s bumper special episode, Rebecca and Emily are joined by Zara Todd, co-author of the 'Hidden Leaders: Disability Leadership in Civil Society' report, published earlier this month. They discuss the report's findings and what needs to happen next.Third Sector reporter Stephen Delahunty also drops in the talk about the long-awaited Kids Company High Court verdict.