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Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester

Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe

Welcome to Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. Over the season, we meet the people shaping Manchester today and inspiring its future. Through thoughtful conversations with community leaders, volunteers and changemakers, I explore the passion and purpose driving positive change across our city. Each episode shares honest stories, lived experience, and insight into the people shaping Manchester today and strengthening its communities for tomorrow. Thank you

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00:34:45

Making homes greener and warmer with Charlie Baker

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2026/04/21

In episode five of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Charlie Baker, founder of Your Home Better, about making existing homes greener, warmer and healthier through retrofit. Charlie shares how becoming aparent and a belief in creating a future shaped his purpose,and explains why improving current housing can avoid major construction emissions. He outlines retrofit measures such as insulating floors, walls and roofs, upgrading ventilation and windows, adding

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00:29:07

Talking community gardens with Alun Morris

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2026/04/14

In the fourth episode of Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Alun Morris, creator of the Red Lane Growing Project in Bolton and a community engagement worker with Bolton at Home. Alunshares how moving from Buckinghamshire led him into outdoor volunteering and conservation, and how a derelict former playground became a secure community growing space. He describes the project’s evolving focus, including a “grow it, cook it, eat it” approach, family

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00:24:57

Turning waste into community meals with Norton Robinson

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2026/04/07

Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Norton Robinson, director of Fungall CIC, about tackling food insecurity sustainably through community mushroom farming. Nortonshares how his interest began at university and through exploring “speculative futures,” leading to a bedroom mushroom lab and then community-based projects. Fungall builds local mushroom farms that transform waste—especially brewing and coffee waste—into mushrooms that become community meals, supporting people facing food insecurity

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00:22:14

Talking food literacy with Seb Linares

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2026/03/31

In the second episode of Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Seb Linares, Development Manager at Farm Urban, about using sustainable, hydroponic urban farming to improve health and reducebarriers to fresh food access. Seb shares how his early interest in fixing the food system led to joining Farm Urban, a social enterprise transforming towns and cities into greener, healthier, more inclusive places. He describes projects in Greater

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00:33:49

Turning pain into purpose with Nicky Wake

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2026/03/24

Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Nicky Wake, founder of the Widowed Collective in the first episode. Nicky shares her lifelong passion for building community, and recounts the personal tragedy that led to her mission. After finding support through Widowed and Young, she identified a gap for widowed people over 51 and launched the Widowed Collective as a free, inclusive, donation- and grant-funded not-for-profit offering UK-wide resources, forums, groups, and events. Nicky discusses early

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00:01:35

Season 12 trailer

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2026/03/17

Host Deepa Thomas- Sutcliffe welcomes listeners to Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester. Across 12 episodes, the series will feature conversations with people shaping the city, from community champions to leaders driving meaningful change, exploring courage, creativity, commitment and the impact individuals can make in their communities. New episodes release every Tuesday starting 24 March 2026, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and at

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00:22:30

Talking volunteering and community support with...

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2025/11/25

In the season finale of Season 11 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe engages in a heartfelt conversation with Wardeh Al Nasir, Director of Community Thriving Together and nominee for Volunteer of the Year at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Wardeh shares her inspiring journey of using her own experiences of isolation and language barriers to build a supportive community for underrepresented individuals in Manchester. She discusses the significance of volunteering, the

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00:18:00

Advocating for accessible train stations with...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe spotlights the inspirational journey of Nathaniel Yates, a train safety access campaigner whose personal experience with inaccessible train stations in Manchester spurred them into action. After a fall in 2013 and subsequent investigation into the city's train station accessibility, Nathaniel started a petition and raised awareness through videos and panels, gaining the support of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Nathaniel highlights the

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00:25:16

Empowering women and youth with Tahera Khanam

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2025/11/11

In this episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Tahera Khanam, founder of Better We and nominee for Volunteer of the Year at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Tahera shares her journey of creating clubs and training programs to support and empower women and youth in the Manchester community. Through personal stories and experiences, she highlights the importance of community work, the challenges faced, and the impact made. Tahera also discusses overcoming

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00:30:11

Tackling substance abuse with Idowu Morafa

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2025/11/04

In this episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast,host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Idowu Morafa, Founder of Across Ummah and nominee for Volunteer of the Year and Social Economy Champion at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Idowu shares her passion for tackling substance abuse,reducing health disparities, and empowering communities through a variety of life-changing projects. She discusses the challenges faced, including language barriers and funding issues, and emphasises the importance of

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00:32:21

Supporting the Irish community with Francis Duncan

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2025/10/28

In this episode of 'Meet the Mancunian' hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, Francis Duncan, Community Engagement Manager at Irish Community Care, shares insights into how the organisation supports the Irish and Irish travelling communities in Manchester. Francis discusses his journey into community work, the challenges faced by the Irish travelling community, common misconceptions, and the impact of their initiatives. He highlights the importance of culturally appropriate communities,

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00:17:09

Raising Awareness about Modern Slavery with Jillian...

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2025/10/21

In the first episode of Season 11 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Jillian Alexander, the founder of the Unbound Programme and anominee for the Spirit of Manchester Awards in the Inspiring Campaign category.Jillian discusses her journey in tackling modern slavery, from volunteering as a young girl to her impactful work as a first responder for modern slavery survivors. She shares insights into the Unbound Programme, which provides upskilling and support for

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00:01:45

Season 11 Launch: Celebrating Community Champions...

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2025/10/14

In Season 11 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe partners with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to highlight the incredible nominees making social impact in Manchester. The season explores the personal journeys of community champions, their motivations, challenges, and purpose. Episodes are released every Tuesday starting October 14, 2025. Listen to the podcast to discover the heart of Manchester, one story at a time. Thank you to artist Mahua Roy for the season creatives

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00:27:55

Taking climate action with Sophie Jones

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2025/05/06

In the season 10 finale of Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Sophie Jones, Community Engagement Lead at In Our Nature about taking climate action in communities across GreaterManchester. Sophie shares her lifelong passion for environmentalism, her journey from being a school recycling monitor to studying zoology and working with the Manchester Climate Change Agency. She discusses how 'In Our Nature supports diverse Manchester communities in taking climate action

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00:26:15

Supporting communities with Chris Marsh

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2025/04/29

In the 11th episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunianpodcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Chris Marsh, an ambassador for Forever Manchester. Chris shares his journey of becoming involved with the charity through his passion for running and discusses the various community initiatives supported by Forever Manchester. From supporting local disability groups to knitting collectives,Chris highlights how the organisation helps various causes within Greater Manchester. He also recounts his

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00:32:29

Addressing food poverty with Zoe Marlow

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2025/04/22

In the 10th episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Zoe Marlow, Food Bank Manager at Dandelion Community Church. They discuss Zoe's personal journey from seeking help to becoming a community leader, the operations and challenges of running a food bank, and the importance of treating individuals with compassion and respect. Zoe shares insights into food poverty, the stigma attached to seeking help, and community initiatives aimed at reducing

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00:36:14

Supporting sustainable clothing with Ghada Soliman

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2025/04/15

In the ninth episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speakswith Ghada Soliman, Founder, of Sustainable Threads. They discuss Ghada's journey from overcoming a serious health condition to her passion for volunteering and helping marginalised communities. Ghada shares how Sustainable Threads reuses old fabrics to create new products, aiming tosupport vulnerable women and promote environmental sustainability. Despite funding challenges and language

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00:26:12

Empowering community-led change with Niki Banks

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2025/04/08

In the eighth episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Niki Banks, co-founder of One World Together. Niki shares herjourney from her academic background in global development to launching a social enterprise aimed at providing flexible funding directly to communities. She highlights the challenges faced by small charities and community groups in obtaining long-term funding and highlights the importance of trust and local empowerment in solving

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00:24:03

Empowering youth through play with Ryan Miemczyk

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2025/04/01

In the seventh episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe engages with Ryan Miemczyk, Chair of Trustees at Manchester Young Lives. Ryan shares his journey into social work, driven by his passionfor supporting youth and his love for sports. He discusses the charity's mission to empower young people through play and recreation, providing alternative education, and improving employability skills.Ryan highlights the critical challenges faced by the organisation,

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00:25:54

Creating awareness for the environment with Lydia German

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2025/03/25

Join host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe in the sixth episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast as she interviews Lydia German, Senior Content and Campaigns Officer at Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Lydia discusses her journey into wildlife conservation, inspired by her grandfather and her passion for environmental politics. She shares insights on the goals and challenges of Lancashire Wildlife Trust, including their aim to have 30% of land and sea recovering by 2030 and mobilising one in four

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