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Café Hope

BBC Radio 4
Café Hope
Community Support
Mental Health
Southport
Knife Attack
Social Enterprise
Edna's Laundrette
Fair Shot
BBC
Counseling
Community Rebuilding
Memorial
Mosque Vandalism
BBC Sounds
Learning Disabilities
Charity Work
Environmental Activism
Motherhood
Cost-Of-Living Crisis
Public Grief

Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make the world a better place in big and small ways. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. Trying is the key, because this... more

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Trystan Jones, from The Community Impact Initiative, tells Rachel Burden how teaching communites building skills also improved their confidence and wellbeing. The social enterprise picks empty houses in deprived areas to renovate and make available t... more

Co-founder of the Hardy Group, Sue Atherton, tells Rachel Burden how the charity supports people living with dementia and their carers. When Sue's husband Geoff was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, they wanted to start a support group for younger ... more

Mike Hughes, founder of volunteer initiative Poppy Cabs, tells Rachel Burden how they provide taxis for veterans who need to travel to Remembrance Day events in the UK and abroad.

Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for... more

Co-founder of The Multi-Story Orchestra, Kate Whitley, tells Rachel Burden how the charity works with young people and musicians to create collaborations in places like carparks.

Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for ... more

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Sue Atherton
Founder of the Hardy Group, which supports younger people living with dementia.
Hardy Group
Episode: Dementia drop-ins
Paul Tango Gregory
A football fan and campaigner for defibrillators in football stadiums.
Episode: Saving lives at stadiums
Maggie Lloyd-Jones
Quilt maker and founder of Quilts for Care Leavers
Quilts for Care Leavers
Episode: Caring quilts
Amanda Stark
Founder of Stitch the Gap, offering sewing classes to tackle various social issues.
Stitch the Gap
Episode: Saving stitches
Chrissy Foster
Tattoo artist and choir leader at Bittersweet Harmony
Bittersweet Harmony
Episode: Choral communities
Katie Mainwaring
Founder of a charity providing support to families of premature and critically ill infants
Episode: Provisions for preemies
Javeno McLean
Personal trainer who helps individuals with disabilities reach their fitness potential.
Episode: Exercise for everyone
Tess Taylor
Social entrepreneur and founder of Tap Social, which provides employment opportunities to ex-offenders in the brewing industry.
Tap Social
Episode: Hops and jobs
Rho Chung
Activist and founder of Strut Safe, focusing on safety for those walking alone.
Strut Safe
Episode: Feeling safer on the streets

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Rachel Burden
Host of a virtual coffee shop that discusses the stories and efforts of individuals and organizations striving to make the world a better place, highlighting both struggles and triumphs.
Hannah Fry
Co-host along with Rachel Burden, contributing to conversations that focus on societal change and personal narratives of guests committed to community betterment.

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Dementia drop-ins
Q: Can you see changes in your members after coming along and being involved in these activities?
Carers are amazed at how people living with dementia can cope in a busy social environment and look forward to sessions.
Dementia drop-ins
Q: How did he take it himself?
They both decided to tackle the diagnosis head on and live life as fully as they could.
A refuge for everyone
Q: What are the sort of needs that you see from people who arrive in this country?
People arriving often have no idea what claiming asylum means; they face language barriers, mental health struggles, and the desire to engage in their community despite feeling isolated.
A refuge for everyone
Q: So tell us about Purple Rose. Tell us about what you do.
Purple Rose is an organization that supports asylum seekers and raises awareness about FGM, helping those in need navigate various challenges in the community.
Wellbeing in the waves
Q: Can you tell us about your experience with George?
Ian recounts how he was initially unsure about taking George, a boy with cerebral palsy, surfing, but after the session, George wanted to do it again, leading to more adaptations and opportunities.

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What is Café Hope about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on transformative change, this virtual coffee shop hosts conversations that highlight individuals and organizations working to improve communities, both big and small. The discussions often center around personal journeys and the challenges inherent in social activism, creating a platform for guests to share heartfelt stories and experiences that inspire change. Notably, the format encourages authenticity, as it acknowledges that not every effort leads to a smooth success, thus providing a relatable lens through which listeners can understand social issues and the complexity of effecting real-world change.

This series is especially unique in its commitment to showcasing both the struggles and triumphs faced by guests, making it a r... more

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Café Hope launched 2 years ago and published 48 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Café Hope include:

1. Sue Atherton
2. Paul Tango Gregory
3. Maggie Lloyd-Jones
4. Amanda Stark
5. Chrissy Foster
6. Katie Mainwaring
7. Javeno McLean
8. Tess Taylor

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