Third Sector
Third SectorA weekly podcast from Third Sector, the UK’s leading publication for everyone who needs to know what’s going on in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 329 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitBusinessManagement | |||
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Editor Emily Burt is joined by Ed Ikin, chief executive of the Ernest Cook Trust, an educational charity and funder that cares for 9,000 hectares of land across six UK counties and delivers outdoor learning to 4,000 young people every year.
They dis... more
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.
Two months after the new Prime Minister’s cabinet was announced, Andy explores the career of the n... more
Editor Emily Burt is joined by Asma Shah, chief executive of You Make It, a charity that exists to empower and advance the professional and personal development of young Black and brown women living in East London.
Asma discusses founding You Make I... more
Third Sector editor Emily Burt and deputy editor Andy Ricketts hear from Adam Baker, director of communications and supporter engagement at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
Adam talks about the charity’s recent “thankathons”, an annual event where... more
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- …a ‘must’ listen…
As a charity trustee, both in the UK and overseas - I always gain useful knowledge and inspiration from every episode, no matter what the subject. It’s so well presented - an absolutely ’must’ listen every week. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5David Hillyer
United Kingdom2 years ago - First rate exploration of the charity sector
Presented by two specialist journalists who know the charity sector inside and out, this show is an informative exploration of the hot topics affecting charities. They don’t shy away from asking the difficult questions, share useful best practice from organizations at the top of their game and regularly interview some of the biggest names in the industry. Highly recommend
Apple Podcasts5SuBir84United Kingdom6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #4 | United Kingdom/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Australia/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  France/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Saudi Arabia/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Ireland/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Spain/Business/Non-Profit |
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What is Third Sector about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show tends to spotlight senior leaders and practitioners within the UK charity and nonprofit sector, with frequent deep-dives into fundraising, governance, data use, and sector-wide challenges. Episodes often feature high-profile NGO executives, fundraisers, regulatory voices, and sector commentators who unpack strategy, impact measurement, and practical implications for trust, collaboration, and policy. A notable strength is its balance between inspirational leadership stories and pragmatic, data-driven discussions about efficiency, governance, and fundraising realism, making it useful for listeners who want concrete takeaways for boardrooms, fundraising teams, and infrastructure projects. The format regularly blends expert interviews... more
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Third Sector launched 8 years ago and published 329 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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What guests have appeared on Third Sector?
Recent guests on Third Sector include:
1. Ed Ikin
2. Asma Shah
3. Adam Baker
4. Caroline Richardson
5. Paul Courtney
6. Katie Docherty
7. Jules Lynch
8. Matt Hyde
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