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Third Sector

Third Sector
Charity Sector
Fundraising
Mental Health
Volunteering
Charity Governance
Charity Commission
Small Charities
Corporate Partnerships
Funding
Artificial Intelligence
Community Engagement
Non-Profit Sector
Philanthropy
Covid-19
Trussell Trust
NHS
Systems Change
Captain Tom Foundation
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
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A 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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest Episodes

Editor Emily Burt and senior reporter Emily Harle are joined by Maddy Desforges, chief executive of the local infrastructure membership body Navca. 

They discuss the challenges around funding infrastructure organisations, working with local governme... more

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Editor Emily Burt and reporter Dami Adewale are joined by Danielle Bridge, chief executive of Black Minds Matter UK. 

They discuss BMMUK’s ‘back-to-front’ journey, from a crowdfunded project that received £1.5m in its first six months of existence t... more

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Lucinda Rouse is joined by Emily Burt, Dami Adewale and Andy Ricketts to talk about three significant sector stories from the past month.

Emily considers the likely consequences for the Civil Society Covenant of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as Pri... more

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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.

They are: Simon Blake, chief executive of Stonewall; Fadi Itani, chief... more

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Recent Guests

Danielle Bridge
Chief executive of Black Minds Matter UK
Black Minds Matter UK
Episode: How Black Minds Matter UK is future-proofing its work
Simon Blake
CEO of Stonewall
Stonewall
Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot
Fadi Itani
CEO of Muslim Charities Forum
Muslim Charities Forum
Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot
Kate Lee
CEO of NCVO
NCVO
Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot
Emma Pears
Representative from SELFA Children's Charity
SELFA Children's Charity
Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot
Penny Wilson
Charity governance consultant
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Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot
Athar Abidi
Head of Social at Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK
Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot
Alex Evans
Founder of Barely Civil Society
Barely Civil Society
Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot
Dame Julia Unwin
Chair of the Charity Commission
Charity Commission
Episode: Third Sector conference snapshot

Hosts

Lucinda Rouse
Co-host/interviewer with focus on reflective, interview-led discussions; long-standing host of the series.
Emily Harle
Host with specialization in charity sector topics and editorial coordination.
Dami Adewale
Co-host introducing episode and guiding interview; frequently moderates on charitable sector topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • …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 Podcasts
    5
    David 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 Podcasts
    5
    SuBir84
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Trusted by trustees and charity professionals for current industry insights.
Thoughtful charity sector analysis with practical, actionable takeaways for governance and fundraising.
Hosts ask tough questions and feature high-profile guests from leading charities.
Strong emphasis on data, impact, and ethical leadership in the sector.

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Third Sector conference snapshot
Q: What is the key to a successful chair-CEO relationship?
Honesty, trust, and a shared vision are essential, along with a willingness to acknowledge gaps and learn together, rather than rushing decisions.
Podcast: How local infrastructure drives a resilient voluntary sector
Q: Why is it important for charities to engage with local infrastructure now?
Engagement helps small charities access a broader network, reduces isolation, strengthens the voluntary and community sector locally, and ensures their needs and intelligence shape services and policy.
Podcast: How local infrastructure drives a resilient voluntary sector
Q: What needs to be done to persuade central government to focus on local infrastructure?
Described as essential to demonstrate evidence of impact, better articulate value to policymakers, and ensure local voices inform national decisions; the goal is to move from invisible to recognized, funded core infrastructure that enables better public services.
Podcast: How local infrastructure drives a resilient voluntary sector
Q: Can you describe the current challenges and what your members want from NAVCA as a membership body?
Members seek a strong, representative voice, access to learning and tools, and opportunities to learn from peers; NAVCA coordinates networks, provides policy briefing and funding information, and runs programs (e.g., warm centres) to help communities respond to local needs.
Podcast: How local infrastructure drives a resilient voluntary sector
Q: And who funds local infrastructure work?
Maddy explains funding comes from public sector bodies like local authorities and health systems, with local trusts, foundations, and sometimes commercial income contributing; the National Lottery is also a funder, and some organisations generate income from assets like rented spaces, all of which support resilience and delivery.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Third Sector

What is Third Sector about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the charity and non-profit sector, exploring governance, fundraising, policy, leadership, and impact measurement with a UK focus. Episodes frequently cover data maturity, anti-racism, DEI, safeguarding, legacy income, and innovative funding models, often featuring charity chiefs, sector researchers, and on-site guests at major events. A standout pattern is using practical case studies and live garden-show or policy-era contexts to translate complex sector dynamics into actionable insights for trustees, fundraisers, and executives. Its willingness to tackle contentious topics, coupled with candid leadership perspectives, makes it particularly useful for listeners who want to understand how charities respond to funding sh... more

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1. Danielle Bridge
2. Simon Blake
3. Fadi Itani
4. Kate Lee
5. Emma Pears
6. Penny Wilson
7. Athar Abidi
8. Alex Evans

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