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The Charity Changemakers Podcast
The Charity Changemakers Podcast dives deep into the world of non-profit leadership. Join us as we interview the CEOs and directors who are making a real impact in our communities. Each episode unveils the journeys that led these passionate individuals to the third sector. We explore the inspiring stories behind their charities, the challenges they navigate, and the exciting opportunities they're tackling. Get ready to be motivated by the power of giving and discover how you can get involved in…
Episodes
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Season 3 | Ep 18 Stuart Lee on why sideways moves can be the smartest career step
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Stuart Lee, Director of Global Fundraising and Communications at Tearfund, leading a…
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Season 3 | Ep17 Robin Peake on the fundraising fundamentals your charity is forgetting
Robin Peake, Deputy CEO at Wycliffe Bible Translators, has just written the 8th edition of The Complete Fundraising Handbook, and he has a warning for the…
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Season 3 | Ep 16 Louise Morris on building a major donor programme from scratch
Why isn't major donor fundraising working for your charity? According to Louise Morris, it's rarely the cause, and it's almost never a lack of contacts. Louise…
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Season 3 | E15 Kathryn Ward on why growth mindset beats a perfect CV in charity leadership
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Kathryn Ward, a people leader, consultant, interim, fractional and coach who spent six…
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Season 3 | E14 David Craig on why becoming a trustee might be the smartest career move you'll make
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by David Craig, Chief Executive of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance, for a conversation…
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Season 3 | Ep 13 Julie Randles on why every charity leader should sit on a board
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Julie Randles, Chief Executive of Power2, a children and young people's charity based in…
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Season 3 | E12 Roxanne Lawrance on why she brought her business brain to the charity sector
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Roxanne Lawrance, CEO of Teens Unite, a charity supporting young people aged 13 to 24…
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Season 3 | E11 Olivia Barker White on turning a gap year moment into a children's charity
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Olivia Barker White, co-founder and Chief Executive of Kids Club Kampala, an…
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Season 3 | Ep 10 Ru Watkins on why he chose to save Hamelin instead of close it
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Ru Watkins, Chief Executive of Hamelin, a learning disability and autism charity growing…
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Season 3 | Ep 9 Rushab Shah on fixing charity's data problem with an F1 mindset
What does Formula One have to teach the charity sector about impact? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is…
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Season 3 | Ep 8 Callum Dixon on leading before you're ready and finding where you belong
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Callum Dixon, Director of Service Delivery and Member Support at Citizens Advice, for a…
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Season 3 | E7 Jess Camburn-Rahmani on building charities and leading with humility
Adam is joined by Jess Camburn-Rahmani, Chief Executive of Cerebra, a UK charity supporting children and families living with brain conditions. Jess takes us…
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Season 3 | Ep 6 Rob Avann on governance, trusteeship and building boards that actually work
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Rob Avann, charity consultant, interim leader and seasoned trustee, for a conversation…
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Season 3 | E5 Jonny Cobbold on mental health, mission alignment and leading with humanity
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Jonny Cobbold, Director of Development at Change Mental Health, a Scottish mental health…
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Season 3 | E4 Lee Barnett on compassionate leadership and bereavement support
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Lee Barnett, Chief Encourager of Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity, for a warm…
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Season 3 | E3 Kit Powney on AI, digital strategy and the future of charities
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Kit Powney, Head of Digital Maturity at Tearfund. Kit shares her journey from…
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Season 3 | E2 Paul Griffiths on why enterprise is essential in Culture
Paul Griffiths, CEO of the Association for Cultural Enterprises, shares his career journey in the charity sector, from his role at English Heritage to becoming…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastSeason 3 | E1 Ben Drabble on why job sharing might be the smartest charity leadership move
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Ben Drabble, Chief Executive of Train, to explore a refreshingly honest charity career…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E17 Rob Green on how to build a successful portfolio career
Step into the world of portfolio careers with Rob Green, as he shares his journey from street fundraising to leading digital transformation projects. In this…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E16 Howard Taylor on transforming child welfare and reuniting 280,000 children with families
In this powerful episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Howard Taylor, Chief Executive of Lumos Foundation — the global charity…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | Ep15 David Knott on AI in charity funding, building resilient communities, and leadership insights
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with David Knott, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Community Fund — the UK’s…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E14 Claire House-Norman with fundraising insights you need right now
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Claire House-Norman, Director and Fundraising Consultant at the Philanthropy…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | Ep13 Greg Allen on leadership, learning, and life-saving missions
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Greg Allen, Chief Executive of Devon Air Ambulance and Professor of Practice…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E12 Mary Comont on squiggly careers, servant leadership, and putting people first
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Mary Comont, Director of People at UCCF: The Christian Unions. Mary shares her…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E11 Caroline Herman on periods, purpose and building a social enterprise
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Caroline Herman, founder of All Yours – a social enterprise tackling period…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E10 Matt Hyde on community-led change and resilient leadership
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey is joined by Matt Hyde, Chief Executive of the Lloyds Bank Foundation. Matt shares his…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E9 – Sophie Castell on leadership, storytelling, and switching from Coca-Cola to charity
S2 | E9 – Sophie Castell on leadership, storytelling, and switching from Coca-Cola to charity Episode summary In this special edition of The Charity…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E8 Tarn Bright on purpose, persistence and merging for impact
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Tarn Bright, Co-Chief Executive of Home for Good and Safe Families. With honesty…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E7 Hilary Evans-Newton on leading change and building an impact-first strategy
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey sits down with Hilary Evans-Newton, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, for a…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E6 Rhonda Nicklin on turning lived experience into leadership
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey chats with Rhonda Nicklin, Chief Executive of Swings and Smiles – a charity supporting…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E5 – Mary Oakes on self-belief, empowerment, and making a lasting impact
In this inspiring episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, host Adam Stacey sits down with Mary Oakes, Chief Executive of Opportunity International UK, to…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E4 – Raakhi Shah on empowering women and leading through crisis
In this episode of Charity Changemakers, we’re joined by Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle – a global feminist organisation founded by singer and activist Annie…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS2 | E3 - Phil Kerry on the journey from teacher to charity leader
In this episode of Charity Changemakers, we have the pleasure of hearing from Phil Kerry, the CEO of New Horizon Youth Centre, who takes us through his…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 2 | Ep 2 – Chelsea Slater on turning passion to purpose
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, host Adam Stacey chats with Chelsea Slater, CEO and founder of Innovate Her, a social enterprise dedicated…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 2 | Ep 1 – Ed Bracher on the power of optimism in charity leadership
The Charity Changemakers Podcast is back for Series 2, and in this opening episode, host Adam Stacey sits down with Ed Bracher, the Chief Executive of Dogs for…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 15 – The power of stories in the charity sector
In this special, shortened finale, The Charity Changemakers Podcast host Adam Stacey reflects on an incredible first series, bringing together the insights and…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 14 – Chris Bailey on building an authentic and values-driven organisation
In this captivating podcast episode, Chris Bailey, CEO of the Sheffield United Foundation, takes us on a journey through his 13 years in the charity and the…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 13 – Laura Read from retail to conservation and the power of volunteering
In this insightful episode, Laura, the CEO of Marwell Wildlife, takes us through her fascinating career journey, transitioning from a commercial retail…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 12 – Claire Walsh on training, mentorship and the importance of authentic leadership
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, we are joined by Claire Walsh, Director of Income Generation and Marketing at Crohn's and Colitis UK…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 11 – Paul Winspear on how your commercial skills can thrive in the charity sector
In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, we embark on an inspiring journey with Paul Winspear, CEO of Weston Hospicecare. Paul's path, from a…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 10 – Helen Denny from freelancer to CEO & introducing innovative ways of working
Ever wondered how to blend your passion for social impact with the flexibility of freelance life? Join us as we delve deeper into the extraordinary career path…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 9 – Richard Corbett on building long-term relationships with your supporters
In this episode we delve into the extraordinary career journey of Richard Corbett, Chief Executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. From the…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 8 – Don Esson on levelling up your leadership in the charity sector
In this episode, we embark on an inspiring journey with Don Esson, the dynamic Director of Partnerships and Development at Spurgeons UK. Having made a…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 7 – Donna-Louise Cobban from retail to charity CEO!
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers podcast, we are joined by Donna-Louise Cobban, the Chief Executive of Emmaus Village Carlton. Donna-Louise shares…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 6 – Ben Hilton on building a culture of continuous improvement to fuel quality and growth
This week Adam is joined by Ben Hilton, the CEO of ReachOut. ReachOut is a national mentoring and education charity, rooted in local communities and working in…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 5 – Paul Furbey on how coaching and seizing opportunities can propel your career
This episode of the Charity Changemakers podcast takes you on an inspiring journey with Paul Furbey, Director of Income Generation at St. Barnabas Hospice…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 4 – Rob Burton on winning strategies during crisis management
Ever wondered how the grit and teamwork of sports can translate into success in the real world? In this episode, we delve into the inspiring world of…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 3 – Beth Crackles on how staff surveys can spark big change!
In this episode of the Charity Changemakers podcast, Adam Stacey interviews Beth Crackles, the Chief Executive of Sheffield Hospitals Charity. Beth shares her…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS 1 | Ep 2 – Tim Lockwood on the power of merger and partnerships in the charity sector
In this week’s episode, I was joined by Tim Lockwood, CEO of Headway Southampton and West Wessex - a charity that that offers support, advice and…
The Charity Changemakers PodcastS1 | Ep 1 – Catherine McLeod on propelling a local charity to the national stage.
In this week’s episode, I was joined by Catherine McLeod, CEO of Dingley’s Promise - a charity that support children in the early years with special…