Third Sector

In this episode, Rebecca and Emily discuss how charities can run hybrid online and physical events, preserving some of the benefits of the pivot to digital which emerged during pandemic restrictions. They draw on advice provided by Fundraising Everywhere's Nikki Bell for an article in the latest edition of Third Sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily, are joined by Julia Mazorodze of Hope and Homes for Children and Carol Flint of Ramblers to discuss rebrands - what can they achieve, where should charities start and will we see more of them post-pandemic?And Alina shares a good news story about a football club reaching out to support people in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are awareness days an effective charity tool or a waste of time? This week Rebecca and Emily chat to Clare Laxton, director of communications and Influencing at women's charity Pause about how to make the most of awareness days, weeks and months. And in the Good News bulletin we have news from Book Aid International's work to help restore the University of Mosul's library, and a woman who could be Britain's oldest trustee (maybe). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca Cooney and Alina Martin find out more about how charities can get involved in the government's levelling up agenda. The levelling up agenda, which was a key part of the Conservative Party's 2019 manifesto, focuses on investing in communities across the country to address geographical inequality and improve opportunities nationwide. Earlier this month, the government published its long-awaited white paper, laying out how it plans to carry this agenda forwards. Rebecca speaks to Leah Davis, head of policy at the think tank NPC about what's in the paper, and what opportunities exist for charities to get involved.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Third Sector editor Emily Burt chats to Comic Relief's chief executive Samir Patel about how digital tools can help a charity achieve its goals. And in the Good News Bulletin, Rebecca and Andy chat about all the campaigning wins the sector has had so far this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily chat to the chief executive of Getting On Board, Penny Wilson about the questions thrown up by the resignation of the interim chief executive of Cats Protection over the number of cats the chair had in her flat. They discuss trustee codes of conduct and the role of conflict in a healthy board.And Rebecca is joined by Alina for the week's Good News Bulletin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily are joined by Emmanuelle Andrews, policy and campaigns manager at the human rights group Liberty.to discuss the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and the impact it could have on charities.This week's good news bulletin features a record-breaking row across the Atlantic and a dog who's learned a new way to communicate.Note: We did refer to Liberty as a charity a couple of times in the episode - Liberty is a campaign group which works in parallel with the Civil Liberties Trust (which is a registered charity). Apologies for any confusion caused. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca and Emily chat to guest Alex Farrow, about the National Council for Voluntary Organisations' The Road Ahead 2022, a report which looks at the major political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal drivers affecting the charity landscape over the next year. And they are joined by Alina Martin for the Good News Bulletin - positive and quirky news stories from the past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca and Emily chat to philanthropy expert Rhodri Davies about what challenges and opportunities the voluntary sector should be looking out for in 2022.And new team members Alina Martin and Amy Houghton explore rare book theft and mystery boxes of money in this week's Good News Bulletin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca and Emily are joined by Third Sector's news editor Andy Ricketts and senior reporter Stephen Delahunty to look back at an eventful year in charity news and discuss some of the standout stories for them from 2021.Content note: Brief discussion of sexual harassment (from 28 minutes to 31 minutes in). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily discuss the news stories that have caught their eye over the past week, including the preferred candidate to chair the Charity Commission, Nowzad, the RNLI and royal charities coming under scrutiny over donations. (Episode recorded 8 December)And as ever, there's a Good News Bulletin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca and Emily discuss the impact that misinformation and conspiracy theories can have on charities. They speak to Will Moy, the chief executive of the fact-checking charity Full Fact, about what charities can do to tackle misinformation.And as ever, there's a Good News Bulletin of positive or quirky news stories from the past week.Links to the organisations and research referred to in the episode are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily discuss the broad range of fraudulent activity that affects the charity sector - and what charities can do to protect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily is joined by Kathy Evans, chief executive of Children England and James Watson O'Neill, chief executive of SignHealth, to talk about the objectives of the Civil Society Group. Plus, Emily and Andy reflect on the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow, and swap stories in this week's Good News Bulletin.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca and Emily discuss charity lotteries, which were one of the top 10 most complained-about fundraising methods last year, according to the Fundraising Regulator.They are joined by Gerald Oppenheim, the chief executive of the Fundraising Regulator and Carmel Hudson, lottery manager at Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, to talk about the benefits of lotteries, the nature of the complaints, and how charities can avoid them. And in this week's good news bulletin, they chat about the rise of donations in lieu of Christmas cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily chat to Mhairi Sharp, chief executive of that National Emergencies Trust, about the charity's eventful first two years in operation. And as ever, they bring you their Good News Bulletin of positive or quirky news stories from the past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca and Emily discuss the upcoming COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, and chat about the cover article from the latest edition of Third Sector which explores how fundraising can be more environmentally friendly. Check out the full article on the Third Sector website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Third Sector Podcast senior reporter Stephen Delahunty and news editor Andy Ricketts discuss whether charities face having to pay the Charity Commission for its services. It comes after Ian Karet, interim chair of the regulator, was questioned about the measure at the commission's annual public meeting last week. In response to a question about whether the commission had abandoned plans to introduce charges for its services, Karet said he could not say for certain the idea had been scrapped, but described it as a “political decision” that had more traction under both of his predecessors.Stephen and Andy look back over the history of this long-running story and chew over where it could go next. They also discuss the appointment of a new charities minister and in the Good News Bulletin discover the correct term for a baby porcupine and celebrate a major milestone for the online giving platform JustGiving.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf

Rebecca and Emily find out more about a charter designed to combat racism in charities dealing with violence against women and girls. They are joined by guests Gisela Valle, chief executive of the Latin American Women’s Rights Service, and the anti-racism campaigner and Labour Oxford City Councillor Shaista Aziz, who have been involved in creating the charter. And in the Good News Bulletin, Rebecca and Emily are joined by Andy Ricketts to chat about running the London Marathon, how much has been raised so far, and some of the fun records that were broken in this year's race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca and Emily discuss the fact that two weeks after Baroness Barran was shuffled out of the Charities Minister job, her replacement has still not been appointed.And there's a good news bulletin of quirky, upbeat news stories from the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.