
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 | 312 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagementNon-Profit | |||

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by Jo Grose, chief executive of the United Synagogue, to discuss how her charity’s operations have been affected by recent attacks on the UK Jewish community.
Jo shares some of the operational adjustments made... more
Lucinda Rouse is joined by Andy Ricketts and Emily Harle to discuss their highlights from the final edition of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraising Convention, which took place in London on 4 and 5 June.
Emily chooses a panel discuss... more
Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Sarah Derbyshire, chief executive of the orchestral music charity Orchestras Live, to discuss the organisation’s path to data maturity.
Sarah explains the importance of having data systems that are desig... more
Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle discuss snippets from a recent interview Emily conducted with Simon Blake, chief executive of Stonewall.
Simon explains how the LGBT rights charity has refined its clarity of purpose with a renewed focus on advocacy, s... 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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The show centers on the charity and voluntary sector, with guests ranging from charity leaders and funders to investigative journalists and sector researchers. Episodes frequently tackle leadership models, governance, funding dynamics, and practical tools for charities (such as AI, livestream fundraising, and stakeholder engagement). A distinctive thread is the combination of insider sector analysis with rigorous interviews, often weighing policy implications, sector challenges, and real-world case studies. The format tends to blend historical context, strategic leadership insights, and timely debates about accountability, funding, and impact, making it valuable for listeners who want both practical tactics and a broader understanding of ci... more
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Recent guests on Third Sector include:
1. Simon Blake
2. Hattie Ghaui
3. Matthew van Duyvenbode
4. Kit Stoner
5. Charlie Chase
6. Abigail Ampofo
7. Paul Jackson Clark
8. Andy Glyde
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