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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.

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Third Sector’s Andy Ricketts and Dami Adewale are joined by Jason Parker, chair of the Stroke Association.

Jason talks about streamlining the work done by the board he leads and some of the practices he has implemented to keep energy high.

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Third Sector editor Emily Burt and senior reporter Emily Harle are joined by Kiran Kaur, the co-founder and chief executive of the social enterprise GirlDreamer.

Kiran talks about GirlDreamer’s Dream Fund as it shifts towards a primarily Gen-Z demo... more

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Emily Burt is joined by Natalie Pinon, interim chief executive of NPT UK.

Natalie describes the increasing willingness among high net worth individuals to talk about charitable giving, and the growing desire to experience the positive impact their ... more

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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.

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Recent Guests

Kiran Kaur
Co-founder and chief executive of GirlDreamer, a social enterprise supporting young global majority women.
GirlDreamer
Episode: Are charities ready for a Gen-Z workforce?
Natalie Pinon
Interim chief executive of National Philanthropic Trust UK with two decades of philanthropy experience
National Philanthropic Trust UK
Episode: What are the latest major giving trends?
Ed Ikin
Chief executive of the Ernest Cook Trust
Ernest Cook Trust
Episode: The Ernest Cook Trust’s journey towards place-focused funding
Asma Shah
CEO of You Make It
You Make It
Episode: Why small charities must go beyond ‘buzzword’ funding
Adam Baker
Director of Communications and Supporter Engagement at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance
Episode: The benefits of an annual supporter appreciation day
Caroline Richardson
Fundraising specialist and founder of Lark Owl
Lark Owl
Episode: How important is the return on investment metric in fundraising?
Paul Courtney
Director of Fundraising at Children's Hospice South West
Children's Hospice South West
Episode: How important is the return on investment metric in fundraising?
Katie Docherty
Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF)
Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Episode: Professionalising the fundraising sector
Jules Lynch
Founder and chief executive of Global Girl Project; trustee of Baobab Foundation
Global Girl Project; Baobab Foundation
Episode: What can Black feminist leadership teach the charity sector?

Hosts

Emily Burt
Host and editorial team member with extensive involvement in charity sector coverage.
Andy Ricketts
Co-host providing discussion and debate, with deep experience in nonprofit media.
Lucinda Rouse
Host and editorial team member, with long-running involvement in the show.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 36 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 Kingdom6 years ago

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Guests often include influential leaders and experts, delivering high-value insights for fundraising and governance.
Listeners praise practical, well-researched discussions that translate sector issues into actionable ideas.
The show is valued for its clear, responsible journalism and willingness to tackle difficult sector questions.

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Are charities ready for a Gen-Z workforce?
Q: What else do you think the charity sector can be doing right now to address its readiness challenge and make sure that it is prepared for this?
Kaur says charities should put Gen Z and Gen Alpha at the centre of future planning and design. Older and younger generations need to work together, combining institutional experience with new perspectives and shared approaches to workplace wellbeing.
Are charities ready for a Gen-Z workforce?
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about why you founded GirlDreamer? I think about 10 years ago now.
Kaur founded GirlDreamer after struggling to see a path forward as a young woman of colour. Her experience volunteering with a youth and education charity showed her that younger women faced similar challenges accessing opportunities, support and role models.
What are the latest major giving trends?
Q: Can you give us a brief overview of what exactly a donor advised fund is?
Pinon describes it as a giving account under an established charity. Donors contribute assets, recommend how they are invested and which charities receive grants, while the provider manages administration and compliance.
What are the latest major giving trends?
Q: Can you outline some of the big shifts that you've seen in how your high net worth clients have approached their giving over the past two decades?
Pinon says donors are more open about giving, increasingly want to make an impact during their lifetimes, and have more giving structures and professional support available.
The Ernest Cook Trust’s journey towards place-focused funding
Q: What role do tenant farmers and land assets play in the new model?
Tenant farmers become part of the learning and opportunity network; land is leveraged to create learning sites and experiences that connect people, learning, and place over time.

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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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2. Natalie Pinon
3. Ed Ikin
4. Asma Shah
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6. Caroline Richardson
7. Paul Courtney
8. Katie Docherty

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