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The Other Side

The Charity Freelancer"s Podcast | Where Charity Experience meets Freelance SuccessThe Other Side: The Charity Freelancer"s Podcast explores the journey from charity professional to thriving freelancer. Join us for practical tips, real stories, and community connection for anyone considering or already on their freelance journey in the sector.Each week, Jane Curtis chats with individuals who"ve made the leap to freelance or self employment from the charity sector and in doing so uncovers invaluable

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44:54

Rob Woods - From Charity Job To Bright Spot Business

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2025/10/28

Ready to trade one-off wins for lasting momentum? Bright Spot founder Rob Woods joins us to unpack how charity professionals can build a sustainable, values-led business without burning out or getting lost in feast-or-famine cycles. Rob shares the pivotal moment he moved from training days to the Bright Spot Members Club, creating an environment where fundraisers stay inspired, practise proven techniques, and follow through long after the workshop buzz fades. We talk strategy and structure: ...

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45:16

Vic Hancock Fell - From Charity CEO to Collective...

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2025/10/22

This week Jane sits down with former small charity chief exec turned consultant, trainer, and social enterprise co-founder, Vic Hancock Fell. They unpack the power of a long runway, a clear offer, and a values-led business model. Vic shares how a master’s degree exposed the gap in sector support for small charities, and how that insight grew into two distinct paths: a personal consultancy of one-to-many leadership training, and Fair Collective, a not-for-profit matchmaking service conne...

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32:59

Lesley Pinder - Finding Your Compass in Freelance Life

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2025/10/14

Jane sits down with Lesley Pinder, founder of Compass, her start up company that explores how charities can make generosity feel great by designing experiences that reflect human behaviour, not tidy funnels. We unpack the moment Lesley chose to leave the 9-5, why specialisation is key, and how “you don’t need a map, you need a compass” became the north star for her consultancy. We talk practicalities too, from shaping consultancy offers from live demand, to carving out routines to prot...

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27:51

Richard Berks - Turning Charity Comms Into a...

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2025/10/07

What happens when a scientist trades lab notes for writing stories that move donors to act? Richard Berks traces his path from research to charity communications to a sustainable freelance career, and the surprising tweet that sparked a community trusted by thousands for connection and clarity. Richard shares the lesson many of us learn too late: offering everything is not a strategy. He breaks down how he narrowed his services to what medical research charities actually buy, offering donor-...

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41:42

Cindy Wagman - From Accidental Consultant to...

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2025/09/30

What if you could build a six-figure consulting business while still having time for the life you want? Cindy Wagman takes us on her fascinating journey from charity professional to thriving business coach who's helped over 100 nonprofit consultants create profitable, values-driven practices. Cindy shares how she became an "accidental consultant" during maternity leave when her mentor suggested negotiating a contract instead of accepting a traditional job offer. With remarkable candour, she ...

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