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Café Hope

Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they"re doing to make the world a better place in big and small ways. We"re all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. Trying is the key, because this is real life, and not everything goes smoothly. In Café Hope we hear about the struggles and the

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14:27

Bringing loved ones home

Café Hope ·

2025/09/29

Co-founder of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, Colin Bell, tells Rachel Burden how his son's death abroad, was the start of his charity that repatriates loved ones.26-year-old Kevin, from Newry, County Down in Ireland, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run in New York in June 2013.The community in Newry, raised around £150,000 to bring Kevin back home. Inspired by their generosity, Colin and his family started the charity, which is funded entirely through donations and fundraising, to help

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14:14

Caring quilts

Café Hope ·

2025/09/22

Founder of Quilts for Care Leavers, Maggie Lloyd-Jones, tells Rachel Burden how the charity offers 'quilted hugs' to young people who are leaving the local authority care system.Volunteers start quilting at the start of the year, so each care leaver attending an organised Christmas dinner can pick out a quilt of their choice.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as

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14:57

Wellbeing in the waves

Café Hope ·

2025/09/15

Ian Bennett, from the charity Wave Project, tells Rachel Burden how they make the ocean and surfing accessible to people of all physical abilities, and how surf therapy can improve people's confidence.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better

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14:15

Saving stitches

Café Hope ·

2025/09/08

Co-founder of social enterprise Stitch the Gap, Amanda Stark, tells Rachel Burden how they affect environmental change by teaching sewing skills to reduce waste and save money. Amanda is passionate that this life-long skill is not lost for future generations. She runs classes for all ages and bereavement workshops where people can use a loved one's clothing to make a memory bear.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to

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14:14

Lost rings and things

Café Hope ·

2025/05/19

Founder of the National Ring Recovery Service, Morley Howard, tells Rachel Burden how metal detecting turned from his hobby, into a way of helping people find their lost belongings for free. Being a full time carer for his son who has cystic fybrosis, Morley helps raise money for charity by giving away any donations for his work.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of

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14:45

Choral communities

Café Hope ·

2025/05/13

Chrissy Foster, from Bittersweet Harmonies, tells Rachel Burden how her community choirs have brought people together regardless of talent, physical ability, or mental health.She runs three choirs, including one specifically for Carers, providing them with a brief respite from their caring role ‘Care Free Choir’, then a further ‘Breathless Singers’, for people who have been diagnosed with chronic breathing and respiratory conditions.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in

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14:30

Hi-vis hose down

Café Hope ·

2025/05/05

Andrew Salim, tells Rachel Burden how his cleaning company is tidying up Liverpool's parks in their free time, jetwashing play equipment, weeding and picking up litter.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying to make

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14:16

Wheels and woofs

Café Hope ·

2025/04/28

Founder of charity Winston's Wheels, Rachel Wettner, tells Rachel Burden how when her dog Winston lost his mobility, a gift of a wheelchair inspired her to help other dogs live their best livesCafé Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re

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14:31

Food bank deliveries with dignity

Café Hope ·

2025/04/23

Lewey Hellewell, founder of charity Humans MCR, tells Rachel Burden how using a food bank made him want to help fellow users feel less ashamed, so started doing home deliveries.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying

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14:35

Provisions for preemies

Café Hope ·

2025/04/14

Founder of Emily's Star charity, Katie Mainwaring, tells Rachel Burden how having a premature baby inspired her to help families whose children have complex needs, after her own baby girl died from a rare genetic condition.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the

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14:08

Exercise for everyone

Café Hope ·

2025/04/07

Personal trainer Javeno McLean tells Rachel Burden how he trains people with disabilities and the elderly for free in his health centre, to show them that fitness is for everyone.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying

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14:19

Hops and jobs

Café Hope ·

2025/02/10

Co-founder of Tap Social Movement, Tess Taylor, tells Rachel Burden how the social enterprise trains and employs prisoners and prison leavers in their craft brewery and bakery.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying to

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14:37

From coal to cakes

Café Hope ·

2025/02/03

Michael Beynon tells Rachel Burden how he wanted to show others that having Down Syndrome doesn't stop him from running his own Welsh cakes business.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying to make change. It might be a

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14:09

Feeling safer on the streets

Café Hope ·

2025/01/27

Co-founder of Strut Safe Rho Chung tells Rachel Burden how they set up the UK-wide phoneline to try to make people feel safer on the streets at night time.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying to make change. It

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14:03

Travel and chat

Café Hope ·

2025/01/20

Douglas Fraser tells Rachel Burden how the community bus scheme in Glenfarg in Perthshire has helped with reconnecting people as well as providing transport.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying to make change. It

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13:54

Grub not garbage

Café Hope ·

2025/01/13

Co-founder of REfUSE, Nikki Dravers, tells Rachel Burden how the social enterprise helps reduce food waste by running a 'pay-as-you-feel' cafe.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all about trying to make change. It might be a

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40:35

Café Hope's Christmas Dinner

Café Hope ·

2024/12/24

A Café Hope with a difference as Rachel Burden speaks to a range of guests who are making the festive season better for their community.We hear from author Lemn Sissay about the Christmas dinner for young care leavers, Nicola Marshall who started meet and grief get togethers after the death of her son, and newsagents Shashi and Deepan Patel talk about how opening their shop on Christmas Day over 20 years ago, has now turned into an annual Christmas party with hundreds attending over the day.Café

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14:30

Rescuing chickens around the cluck

Café Hope ·

2024/11/25

Volunteer at Chicken Rescue UK, Jenny Betts, tells Rachel Burden about how she helps ex-commercial chickens find their forever homes. Her work won her a BBC Local Radio Make a Difference Award.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re

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14:22

Support from the salon

Café Hope ·

2024/11/18

Hair stylist Joe Milazzo and his wife Lina, tell Rachel Burden how after Lina's cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy, they decided to help people cope with hair loss and style hair regrowth.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place.We’re all

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14:28

Pulling together for a pint

Café Hope ·

2024/11/11

Marting Booth tells Rachel Burden how his village came together to buy their local pub. Through the Hudswell Community Charity, they now rent out three cottages for affordable housing in the village, as well as running a shop, library and bee hives.Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they’re doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and

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