Third Sector

<p>Senior reporter Emily Harle is joined by Katie Docherty, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.</p><br><p>She talks about the significant developments in fundraising over the past five years, the evolution of CIoF’s flagship conference and the need for chief executives and sector leaders to recognise fundraising as a serious profession if they want to grow organisational income.</p><br><p>And four years on from her <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/katie-docherty-change-will-top-%E2%80%93-i-give-cast-iron-guarantee/fundraising/article/1738130" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pledge to make the fundraising profession a safer place</a>, Docherty reflects on the need for charities to empower fundraisers to raise the alarm if they feel unsafe, and develop codes of conduct that hold donors accountable for their behaviour.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Third Sector editor Emily Burt and senior multimedia reporter Lucinda Rouse are joined by Jules Lynch, founder and chief executive of the Global Girl project.&nbsp;</p><p>Jules discusses how leading with Black feminist principles empowers her charity to take a collaborative and trust-based approach to developing service offerings, sharing funding and resources.&nbsp;</p><p>She discusses how the colonial origins of charitable models prevent those with power in the sector from working in meaningful partnership with communities, and why letting go of that power is an uncomfortable but essential step toward driving change in the sector.&nbsp;</p><p>And Jules argues that, while conversations around decentralising power are beginning to enter the mainstream, change is rarely linear.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Matt Hyde, chief executive of the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, talks to Third Sector deputy editor Andy Ricketts about volunteering, working with government and the grantmaker's new strategy.&nbsp;</p><p>Matt discusses the foundation's ambition to ensure everyone in England and Wales is living 'in a good place' and how it hopes to increase overall giving levels to voluntary sector organisations.</p><p>He talks about working with government and, as a member of the Civil Society Council, what his hopes are for the sector under Andy Burnham's new government.</p><p>The co-founder of The Big Help Out also sets out what he thinks the charity sector can learn from the volunteering initiative, which this year joined forces with The Big Lunch.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Third Sector editor Emily Burt and senior multimedia reporter Lucinda Rouse are joined by Tanya Curry, chief executive of the MND Association.</p><p>Tanya recalls how the MND Association was thrust into the limelight thanks to the Ice Bucket Challenge social media phenomenon in the summer of 2014.</p><p>She describes the effects of the raised profile and £7m cash injection on the charity in the years that followed, and how its systems and processes needed to catch up.</p><p>She stresses the need to pause and make a plan in the face of pressure to mobilise when everything is considered urgent.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Host Emily Burt is joined by Third Sector colleagues Andy Ricketts and Emily Harle to talk about three significant sector stories from the past month.</p><p>Andy recounts an “embarrassing misstep” for the Charity Commission, after the regulator was found to have <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/commission-contempt-parliament-row-ombudsman-committee-concludes/governance/article/1964678" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">committed a contempt of parliament</a> in seeking to prevent a set of critical reports from being laid before the house. Emily Harle <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/lara-hall-the-charity-commission-not-fit-purpose-leaves-sector-incredibly-vulnerable/governance/article/1964980" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hears from one of the whistleblowers at the heart of the row</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>The team discuss Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first days in post, including the decision to <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/impact-economy-office-moves-departments/policy-and-politics/article/1965240" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">move the Office for the Impact Economy</a> from the Cabinet Office to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.&nbsp;</p><p>And Emily reports on the <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-unable-pay-staff-amid-caf-bank-outage-following-attempted-fraudulent-activity/finance/article/1965909" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CAF Bank outage</a> that has left thousands of charities unable to pay staff, suppliers and bills.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Editor Emily Burt and deputy editor Andy Ricketts are joined by Dr Colette Fletcher, executive director of the Operational Research Society, and Rebecca Goldring, performance and partnership area manager at Porchlight.&nbsp;</p><p>Colette discusses the history of operational research and its current function as one of the world’s “best-kept secrets”: underpinning everything from traffic systems to Chris Whitty’s slide decks during the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p><p>And Rebecca shares how Porchlight has worked in partnership with volunteers at the ORS to transform a disorganised pot of data into a clear and confident narrative for stakeholders.&nbsp;</p><p>Click <a href="https://www.theorsociety.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about the Operational Research Society, or to <a href="https://www.theorsociety.com/ORS/ORS/Outreach/Pro-Bono/PBOR-Charities.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">express your interest</a> in a partnership.&nbsp;</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Editor Emily Burt and senior reporter Emily Harle are joined by Maddy Desforges, chief executive of the local infrastructure membership body Navca.&nbsp;</p><br><p>They discuss the challenges around funding infrastructure organisations, working with local government and the risks that can come with a broad operational remit.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Maddy also shares the opportunities for local charities and infrastructure organisations that may come as an increasing push for devolution seeks to place neighbourhoods and communities at the heart of policymaking.&nbsp;</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Editor Emily Burt and reporter Dami Adewale are joined by Danielle Bridge, chief executive of Black Minds Matter UK.&nbsp;</p><br><p>They discuss BMMUK’s ‘back-to-front’ journey, from a crowdfunded project that received £1.5m in its first six months of existence to a charity that must become sustainable in a world where supporting Black lives is no longer at the top of the political and public agenda.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can listen to the episode below, or wherever you get your podcasts:</p><br><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse is joined by Emily Burt, Dami Adewale and Andy Ricketts to talk about three significant sector stories from the past month.</p><p>Emily considers the likely consequences for the Civil Society Covenant of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, and the impact of ever-shorter political cycles on the voluntary sector’s work to address long-term challenges.&nbsp;Andy provides an assessment of the current state of charity retail, after the <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/uks-largest-charity-retailer-set-close-150-stores/fundraising/article/1960515" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">British Heart Foundation</a> became the latest major charity to announce a raft of store closures.</p><p>Dami gives an update on the investigations into the sale of the training and awards arm of City & Guilds of London Institute, including <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ex-city-guilds-chiefs-issued-5m-unsanctioned-bonuses-probe-finds/management/article/1961647" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the payment of £5m</a> in unsanctioned bonuses.</p><p>And Lucinda signs off after nearly four years as host of the Third Sector Podcast.&nbsp;</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse hears from some of the speakers at Third Sector’s annual conference, which was held at the Royal Society of Medicine’s 1 Wimpole Street in London on 23 and 24 June.</p><p>They are: Simon Blake, chief executive of Stonewall; Fadi Itani, chief executive of the Muslim Charities Forum; Kate Lee, chief executive of the NCVO; Emma Pears, chief executive of SELFA Children’s Charity; Dame Julia Unwin, chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales; governance consultant Penny Wilson; Athar Abidi, head of social at Cancer Research UK; Taahra Ghazi, co-chief executive of ActionAid UK; and Alex Evans, founder of Barely Civil Society.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Max Newton (he/him), director of fundraising, marketing and communications at Cerebra, and the digital communications and fundraising specialist Rebs Curtis-Moss (they/them).</p><p>Rebs outlines the common causes of friction between a charity’s communications and fundraising functions, from perceptions of brand being prioritised over fundraising needs to unrealistic social media engagement goals set by fundraisers.</p><p>Max stresses the importance of building relationships and developing a good understanding of each team’s respective functions, as well as an acknowledgement that terminology can hold alternative meanings on different sides of the fence.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by the communications and community engagement specialist Jayne Cravens to discuss the opportunities for charities on the social media platform Reddit.</p><p>Jayne describes the different ways charities can make use of the site, from promoting events to recruiting volunteers.</p><p>She also explains how organisations can repurpose existing material published elsewhere to gain visibility and improve SEO.</p><p>Read Jayne’s <a href="https://www.coyotecommunications.com/outreach/reddit.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nonprofit & NGO guide to using Reddit</a></p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by Jo Grose, chief executive of the United Synagogue, to discuss how her charity’s operations have been affected by recent attacks on the UK Jewish community.</p><p>Jo shares some of the operational adjustments made by the United Synagogue to protect staff, volunteers and service users, and describes the impact of a growing sense of insecurity on the charity’s long-term strategic direction.</p><p>She explains why she considers the phrasing of some recent statements of solidarity by sector leaders to be problematic, and conversely why Dame Julia Unwin’s <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/registered-charity-status-a-social-contract" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first speech</a> as chair of the Charity Commission resonated strongly with her.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse is joined by Andy Ricketts and Emily Harle to discuss their highlights from the final edition of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraising Convention, which took place in London on 4 and 5 June.</p><p>Emily chooses a panel discussion that focussed on the need to break down siloes between different fundraising channels. She also shares lessons about brokering successful partnerships with corporate donors.</p><p>Andy talks about some of the small changes that charities can translate into easy fundraising wins, such as including a heart on fundraising materials to encourage more donations. He also discloses his most memorable convention moments from over the years.</p><p>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.thirdsectorsconference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Third Sector Conference</a> on 23 and 24 June.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale &nbsp;are joined by Sarah Derbyshire, chief executive of the orchestral music charity Orchestras Live, to discuss the organisation’s path to data maturity.</p><p>Sarah explains the importance of having data systems that are designed to show the stories behind the numbers, and how a data audit can help reduce the information collected by charities.</p><p>She also provides insight into the charity’s income-generating impact measurement tool, the <a href="https://socialvalueengine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Social Value Engine</a>, which helps other social impact organisations with their evaluation work.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle &nbsp;discuss snippets from a <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/simon-blake-there-lots-people-will-often-shout-loudly-issue-%E2%80%93-unlikely-ones-convince/management/article/1959731" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recent interview</a> Emily conducted with Simon Blake, chief executive of Stonewall.</p><p>Simon explains how the LGBT rights charity has refined its clarity of purpose with a renewed focus on advocacy, stressing the importance of closed-door meetings over “noisy” tactics.</p><p>He provides insight into how Stonewall is supporting the mental health and wellbeing of its staff following a restructure, including by taking time to celebrate the charity’s achievements.</p><p>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.thirdsectorsconference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Third Sector Conference</a>.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse is joined by Third Sector colleagues Emily Harle, Dami Adewale and Andy Ricketts to talk about three significant sector stories from the past month.</p><p>Emily describes recent cases of so-called “lawfare” affecting <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/choir-members-sue-scope-discriminating-against-founders-gender-critical-views/governance/article/1958522" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scope</a> and the <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/good-law-project-support-under-attack-internship-charity-facing-discrimination-lawsuit/governance/article/1957958" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10,000 Interns Foundation</a>, both of which have been threatened with legal action on potentially vexatious grounds.</p><p>Dami provides insight into the <a href="https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity-chair-quits-due-hazardous-legal-environment/governance/article/1955425" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">resignation</a> of ex-British Psychological Society trustee Nigel MacLennan from his post as chair of Playground Proms, after a tribunal rejected his claim to whistleblowing protections in a dispute with the BPS.&nbsp;</p><p>And Andy considers why charities working under a Reform UK-led council seem so reluctant to speak about their experiences, and what any future government led by the party could mean for the sector.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse visits the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as grantmaker Project Giving Back marks its fifth and final year of supporting “gardens for good causes” at the event.</p><p>She hears from PGB chief executive Hattie Ghaui about how its approach has encouraged participating charities to experiment and take risks in their public engagement and storytelling.</p><p>She visits four of the PGB-funded gardens and speaks to Matthew van Duyvenbode, co-chief executive of Trussell; Kit Stoner, chief executive of the Bat Conservation Trust; YoungMinds’ garden designer Charlie Chase and chief executive Abigail Ampofo; and Paul Jackson-Clark, director of fundraising and experience at Parkinson’s UK.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Andy Glyde, strategy and insight lead at Bowel Cancer UK, and Phillipa Williams, strategy director at the behaviour change and communications agency Claremont.</p><p>Andy describes the development process for Bowel Cancer UK’s recent campaign to encourage more people to report symptoms of bowel cancer to their GP.&nbsp;</p><p>He explains how the campaign sought to bridge the gap between having an awareness of the symptoms and taking action when identified.</p><p>Phillipa recounts how the campaign trod the line between instilling a sense of urgency to act without causing fear and paralysis in its target audience. She shares her tips for securing board approval for a new campaign or approach.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p>Subscribe to the Third Sector Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/third-sector/id1451285321" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7z7Le3awToKwPY1zh5lX1V" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by Joy Warmington, chief executive of the equality charity Brap.</p><p>Joy highlights some of the limitations of standard equity, diversity and inclusion approaches and explains why adopting a flexible and responsive mindset is preferable to following an EDI toolkit.&nbsp;</p><p>She shares her optimism that racism will be eliminated in the future and provides tips for charity leaders seeking to place their anti-racism commitments at the heart of their operations.</p><p>Listen to <a href="https://podfollow.com/the-quiet-revolution/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Quiet Revolution</a>.</p><p>Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7102187/Third-Sector-Podcast-listener-survey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>