
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 318 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessNon-Profit | |||

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
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
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
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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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!
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
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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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Recent guests on Third Sector include:
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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