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The Charity Show

Tim Beynon and Piers Townley

The show for charity insiders, by charity insiders. Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley tackle the topics that matter for charity staff, fundraisers and supporters.

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01:05:30

Rethinking food aid: Dignity, education and change -...

The Charity Show ·

2025/10/27

This week, Tim and Piers are joined by Nathan Atkinson, co-founder of Rethink Food, a social enterprise on a mission to end hunger through education, sustainability and dignity.From life as a headteacher in Leeds to leading one of the UK’s Top 100 Social Enterprises, Nathan’s story is both powerful and practical — showing how small actions can spark national change.In this episode, we explore:🍞 How one conversation with a hungry pupil changed Nathan’s life — and inspired Rethink Food.🥕 The

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00:10:11

BITES #16: Frightfully good fundraisers: Spooky...

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2025/10/20

Welcome to The Charity Show Bites - your quick-fire fix of surprising stories, sector insights and the occasional spooky surprise between our main episodes.This week, Tim and Piers go full Halloween, rounding up the most creative, funny and downright frightful charity fundraisers from across the UK. From eerie forest trails to glow-in-the-dark runs, haunted quizzes to record-breaking pumpkin carving, these events prove that when it comes to fundraising, imagination is everything.In this episode, we

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01:10:06

Spotlight on charity law: Making sense of the rules...

The Charity Show ·

2025/10/13

This week we’re tackling one of the trickiest topics in the sector - the legal side of running a charity. From fraud prevention and trustee payments to Charity Commission guidance and board responsibilities, we lift the lid on what it really takes to stay compliant and confident.Our guest is Kirsty McEwen, Head of the Charity & Not-for-Profit team at Higgs LLP, a trustee many times over, and a lawyer with 25 years’ experience advising everyone from small start-ups to national organisations

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00:10:27

BITES #15: World Animal Day: From donkeys to Meatloaf...

The Charity Show ·

2025/10/06

Welcome back to The Charity Show Bites, your quick-fire dose of surprising stories, sector insights and the odd fact you can impress your colleagues with over a cuppa.This week, Tim and Piers celebrate World Animal Day, which marked its 100th anniversary on October 4th, 2025. From street fundraisers and surprise donations to pop-star scarecrows, this episode shines a light on the brilliant animal charities and community projects helping creatures great and small.In this episode, we explore:🐾

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01:03:30

Activity Hunger: Why play and fun matter just as much...

The Charity Show ·

2025/09/29

School holidays should mean fun, friends and freedom – but for too many families, the reality is stress, screens and tough choices. In this episode, Tim and Piers explore the idea of activity hunger with Anna Hoddinott from John Lyon’s Charity.We’ve all heard about holiday hunger and food insecurity, but activity hunger is just as real: the lack of affordable, engaging opportunities for children when school is out. Anna shares powerful insights on:Why missing out on fun and play impacts children’s

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00:13:17

BITES #14: Buckets, birds and Bob Geldof: UK–US...

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2025/09/22

Welcome to The Charity Show Bites - your quick-fire dose of surprising stories, sector insights and the odd fact you can impress your colleagues with over a cuppa.This week we’re going a little bit international. With President Trump’s UK visit making headlines last week, Tim and Piers take a whistle-stop tour of the incredible ways UK and US charities have teamed up, swapped ideas and raised millions. From silly challenges to world-changing philanthropy, it turns out some of the biggest charity

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01:05:55

School Food Matters: From Parent Campaign to National...

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2025/09/15

Welcome back to The Charity Show - the charity podcast that lifts the lid on life inside UK charities, with real stories, expert tips and the behind-the-scenes moments that make the sector tick.This week, Tim and Piers are joined by Stephanie Slater MBE, founder and Chief Executive of School Food Matters, the charity that has been transforming children’s experiences of food in schools for almost two decades.What began with one frustrated parent asking why school meals had to be so poor has grown

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00:11:38

BITES #13: Back to School: Uniforms, breakfasts and...

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2025/09/08

Welcome to The Charity Show Bites, the charity podcast bringing you quick-fire stories, insights and surprises from across the UK third sector.This time, we’re tackling something every parent knows too well: the back-to-school season. September means new shoes, PE kits and endless stationery lists—but for many families, it also means mounting costs and added pressure. In this Charity Show bonus episode, Tim and Piers uncover the brilliant ways charities, volunteers and councils are stepping up to

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00:59:00

Giving prisoners a voice: Radio as a lifeline - with...

The Charity Show ·

2025/09/01

Welcome back to The Charity Show, the charity podcast that lifts the lid on life inside UK charities. Real stories, expert tips and the behind-the-scenes moments that make the sector tick.This week, we’re joined by Evie Dickinson, Head of Fundraising and Communications at the Prison Radio Association (PRA)—the groundbreaking charity behind the world’s first national radio station for people in prison.For nearly twenty years, PRA has been running National Prison Radio, a station made by prisoners,

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00:09:43

Bites #12: Lost property with a purpose – From...

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2025/08/25

What happens to all the tents, bags and buggies we leave behind at festivals, airports and train stations—and how do charities turn them into something good?This week, Tim and Piers rummage through the weird and wonderful world of lost property. From Glastonbury tents upcycled into fashion to TfL’s forgotten baby buggies finding new homes, we explore how abandoned items aren’t always waste—they can become shelter, fundraising, or even a brand-new coat.Expect stories of salvaged camping gear, airport

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00:59:43

Alzheimer's meets Parkinson's: Inside a unique...

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2025/08/04

Can charities achieve more when they stop competing and start collaborating—even on the biggest goals of all, like curing Parkinson’s and dementia?In this episode, Tim and Piers sit down with Helen Matthews (CEO, Cure Parkinson’s) and Dr Leah Mursaleen (Head of Clinical Research, Alzheimer’s Research UK) to explore a ground-breaking partnership between two of the UK’s leading medical research charities.The pair reveal how the joint project is helping scientists and patients work together to design

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00:09:27

Bites #11: Sun’s out, school’s out – How charities...

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2025/07/28

What happens to struggling families when school meals stop over the summer - and how are UK charities filling the gap?In this week’s Bites episode, Tim and Piers dive into the hidden pressures of the school holidays and spotlight the charities working hard to provide free food, clubs, trips and vital support for families.From Feeding Families in Gateshead to Summer Spud Club in Jersey, plus new grants, youth jobs, and no-stigma food support—this episode’s packed with quick, practical examples of how

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00:49:25

From cancer to classroom: The charity helping poorly...

The Charity Show ·

2025/07/21

What happens when a young person is forced out of education due to serious illness—and who’s helping them get back on track?In this inspiring episode, we speak to Josh Pelled, founder and CEO of Bright Futures UK, the only UK charity dedicated to helping young people aged 5–24 re-engage with education after long-term illness.Josh shares how his own experience of childhood cancer led to launching a national charity before he turned 25. He reflects on what he’s learned about starting and scaling a

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00:08:41

BITES#10: Summer shenanigans: The quirkiest charity...

The Charity Show ·

2025/07/14

Welcome back to The Charity Show Bites! Your sun-soaked shot of charity sector fun, facts and fundraising flair.This week, Tim and Piers break out the factor 50 and dive into the weirdest, wildest and most wonderful summer charity stunts. From flamingos on your lawn to solar-baked brownies and business suits in the sea, these are the ideas that made people laugh, donate and—most importantly—remember the cause.In This Episode:🍦 The world’s largest human ice cream cone – Breast Cancer Now go all-in

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01:07:20

Lights, camera, legacy: How CoppaFeel! is...

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2025/07/07

What happens when you take a breast cancer awareness charity known for glitter, cheekiness and giant boob costumes - and ask them to make a legacy film?In this heartfelt and surprising episode of The Charity Show, Tim and Piers are joined by Zsuzi Kiss from Coppafeel! and Emma Bracegirdle from The Saltways, the creative agency behind Coppafeel!’s bold new legacy campaign.Together, they explore how to approach legacy giving with compassion, creativity and authenticity—and share the powerful story

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00:53:00

From buckets to brand building: What charities can...

The Charity Show ·

2025/06/23

What happens when a yoghurt brand becomes a major force for good? In this episode of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley speak to Vicky Bryant, Head of Culture at Muller UK, to explore how a household name has transformed its community engagement from small donations to redistributing over 4 million meals through their partnership with food charity FairShare.Hear how Muller embeds social impact into its companyculture - and what charities of all sizes can learn about collaboration,

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00:14:21

BITES#9: The Silent Supporters - Celebrities who give...

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2025/06/16

Welcome back to The Charity Show Bites! Your espressoshot of charity stories and sector surprises.This week, Tim and Piers turn the spotlight on those who usually avoid it: celebrities who support charities quietly, generously and without fuss. From surprise hospital visits to million-pound donations, these are the untold stories of famous faces making a real impact behind the scenes.In This Episode:🌟 George Michael – Secret donations, shelter volunteering, and a Deal or No Deal moment that changed

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01:07:59

AI, ethics & the future of charity: Inside the...

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2025/06/09

AI is already transforming the third sector—but are charities ready?In this episode of The Charity Show, Tim and Piers are joined by two of the sector’s leading digital thinkers: Zoe Amar and Dan Sutch, co-founders of the new Charity AI Task Force. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is being used across the sector, the risks it poses, and how organisations can embrace it ethically and strategically.In This Episode:🤖 AI adoption in charities – With 76% of the sector now using AI,

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00:11:55

BITES#8: A bundle of brilliant volunteers for...

The Charity Show ·

2025/06/02

Welcome back to The Charity Show Bites! Your charity sector espresso shot, brewed just in time for Volunteers’ Week. This episode is packed with real-life stories of volunteers making a difference in ways big and small—from book giveaways to vegetable boxes, and one very mischievous rescue cat.Tim and Piers share uplifting, funny, and sometimes chaotic tales from across the UK—proving just how much volunteers bring to their communities and charities every day.In This Episode:📚 Doncaster's

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01:15:12

Volunteers' Week Special - with Flik Walls and Alice...

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2025/05/27

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the third sector—but how do we inspire and retain them in an age of changing expectations, busy lives, and digital distractions?In this special pre-Volunteers' Week episode of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley sit down with two of the sector’s most passionate volunteer advocates: Flik Williams from WCVA and Alice O'Boyle from Volunteer Now.Together, they explore how volunteering is evolving—from flexible, micro-opportunities to family-friendly

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