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The Charity Changemakers Podcast

The Charity Changemakers Podcast dives deep into the world of non-profit leadership. Join us as we interview the CEOs and directors who are making a real impact in our communities. Each episode unveils the journeys that led these passionate individuals to the third sector. We explore the inspiring stories behind their charities, the challenges they navigate, and the exciting opportunities they"re tackling. Get ready to be motivated by the power of giving and discover how you can get involved in

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Season 3 | E4 Lee Barnett on compassionate leadership...

The Charity Changemakers Podcast ·

2026/03/26

In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Lee Barnett, Chief Encourager of Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity, for a warm and candid conversation about life, leadership and supporting bereaved children and families across Wales.Lee shares a career journey that began in catering, moved through NHS dementia care, youth work with the Red Cross and public health commissioning, before arriving at Sandy Bear three years ago. He reflects on what compassionate leadership

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Season 3 | E3 Kit Powney on AI, digital strategy and...

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2026/03/12

In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Kit Powney, Head of Digital Maturity at Tearfund.Kit shares her journey from campaigning and advocacy into digital strategy, and explains how charities can approach digital transformation in a practical and thoughtful way.The conversation explores how technology, data and AI are reshaping the sector, but also why strategy, values and people must remain at the centre of any transformation effort.Kit also offers practical

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Season 3 | E2 Paul Griffiths on why enterprise is...

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2026/02/26

Paul Griffiths, CEO of the Association for Cultural Enterprises, shares his career journey in the charity sector, from his role at English Heritage to becoming the Director of Painshill Park. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the importance of leadership during challenging times. The conversation covers a range of topics, including adapting to change and implementing safety measures, the role of the Association of Cultural Enterprises, annual conferences and events programs, the experience of

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00:43:39

Season 3 | E1 Ben Drabble on why job sharing might be...

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2026/02/12

In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam is joined by Ben Drabble, Chief Executive of Train, to explore a refreshingly honest charity career journey - from international mission, to fundraising leadership, to local youth work on his doorstep.Ben shares how he stepped into his first Director role through a pure job share model - one inbox, one calendar, total trust - and why job sharing can be an incredibly effective (and often overlooked) way of opening up senior leadership to

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S2 | E17 Rob Green on how to build a successful...

The Charity Changemakers Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Step into the world of portfolio careers with Rob Green, as he shares his journey from street fundraising to leading digital transformation projects. In this episode, Adam Stacey explores how Rob built a career that spans both charity and commercial sectors. Get insights on resilience, the growing role of technology in fundraising, and the importance of networking and personal branding.Discover Rob’s top lessons:From street fundraising to career reinventionHow switching sectors boosts your

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S2 | E16 Howard Taylor on transforming child welfare...

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2025/10/23

In this powerful episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Howard Taylor, Chief Executive of Lumos Foundation — the global charity founded to ensure that every child grows up in a safe, loving family.Howard’s story spans the corridors of government, corporate boardrooms, and the United Nations. From his early years in India to leading international development efforts for the UK government, heading global programmes at the Nike Foundation, and tackling violence against

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S2 | Ep15 David Knott on AI in charity funding,...

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2025/10/09

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with David Knott, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Community Fund — the UK’s largest grant-maker, awarding more than £700 million last year to over 12,000 community projects.David reflects on his career across public service, including time in the Prime Minister’s office, and shares what he’s learned since stepping into the charity sector. The conversation dives into the future of funding, from how AI could streamline

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S2 | E14 Claire House-Norman with fundraising...

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2025/09/25

In this episode of the Charity Changemakers podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Claire House-Norman, Director and Fundraising Consultant at the Philanthropy Company. With more than three decades of experience in the charitysector, Claire reflects on her journey from community fundraising to major donor engagement and into consultancy.She highlights the power of relationship-building, the need for agility in times of financial uncertainty, and the evolving opportunities in donor engagement. Claire

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S2 | Ep13 Greg Allen on leadership, learning, and...

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2025/09/11

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Greg Allen, Chief Executive of Devon Air Ambulance and Professor of Practice (Leadership) at Exeter University Business School.Greg shares his fascinating, non-linear career journey spanning financial services, the military, the NHS, and now the charity sector. He reflects on lessons learned from three decades of leadership, the influence of mentors and networks, and why he believes curiosity, discipline, and continual

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00:53:49

S2 | E12 Mary Comont on squiggly careers, servant...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Mary Comont, Director of People at UCCF: The Christian Unions. Mary shares her "squiggly" career journey — from volunteering with a sailing charity as a teenager, to roles in fundraising, project management, and HR, culminating in her current senior leadership position.She reflects on the importance of values-driven work, the power of taking opportunities even when you don’t tick every box, and how creative,

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S2 | E11 Caroline Herman on periods, purpose and...

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2025/07/24

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Caroline Herman, founder of All Yours – a social enterprise tackling period poverty and menstrual equity across the UK.What started as a heartfelt conversation in the car with her daughter turned into a fast-growing community-led initiative that now supports thousands. Caroline shares the origin story of All Yours, how it operates as a social enterprise rather than a traditional charity, and the personal passion that fuels

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00:47:33

S2 | E10 Matt Hyde on community-led change and...

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2025/07/10

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey is joined by Matt Hyde, Chief Executive of the Lloyds Bank Foundation. Matt shares his inspiring journey from growing up above a family business rooted in community service, to leading major organisations like the Scouts and the National Union of Students, and now driving systemic change as a funder.They explore the power of community-led change, the importance of resilience (both personal and organisational), and why strong networks

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S2 | E9 – Sophie Castell on leadership, storytelling,...

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2025/06/26

S2 | E9 – Sophie Castell on leadership, storytelling, and switching from Coca-Cola to charityEpisode summaryIn this special edition of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Sophie Castell, Chief Executive of Myeloma UK, in honour of Myeloma Awareness Week.Sophie shares her journey from a high-flying commercial role at Coca-Cola to leading a national charity that’s transforming the lives of people affected by myeloma, an incurable blood cancer.The conversation touches on

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00:48:42

S2 | E8 Tarn Bright on purpose, persistence and...

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2025/06/12

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey speaks with Tarn Bright, Co-Chief Executive of Home for Good and Safe Families. With honesty, laughter and depth, Tarn shares a remarkable personal and professional journey that spans foster care, homelessness, the corporate world, and now charity leadership.From sofa surfing at 16 to leading a major merger in the children’s sector, Tarn’s story is one of grit, purpose and transformation. She reflects on the oath she made as a lonely

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S2 | E7 Hilary Evans-Newton on leading change and...

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2025/05/29

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey sits down with Hilary Evans-Newton, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, for a conversation packed with vision, candour and big ideas. Hilary reflects on her early days in campaigning and advocacy, and how a bold strategic reset helped shape one of the UK’s most ambitious and fast-growing medical research charities.From navigating complexity to knowing when to say no, Hilary shares the leadership lessons that have defined her

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S2 | E6 Rhonda Nicklin on turning lived experience...

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2025/05/15

In this episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, Adam Stacey chats with Rhonda Nicklin, Chief Executive of Swings and Smiles – a charity supporting disabled children and their families through inclusive play and respite care.Rhonda shares how her background in nursing and her lived experience as a parent led her into the charity sector. From service user to CEO, she unpacks the power of play therapy, the challenges of running a small charity in a post-COVID world, and how confidence,

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S2 | E5 – Mary Oakes on self-belief, empowerment, and...

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2025/05/01

In this inspiring episode of The Charity Changemakers Podcast, host Adam Stacey sits down with Mary Oakes, Chief Executive of Opportunity International UK, to explore her fascinating journey from studying equine science to leading a global development charity focused on financial inclusion.Mary shares how she “fell into fundraising,” why mentorship and international fieldwork have shaped her leadership, and how Opportunity International is helping women and marginalised communities create brighter

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S2 | E4 – Raakhi Shah on empowering women and leading...

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2025/04/10

In this episode of Charity Changemakers, we’re joined by Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle – a global feminist organisation founded by singer and activist Annie Lennox. Raakhi shares her inspiring journey through the charity sector, starting with her early work at Oxfam and UNICEF, and leading to her current role championing women’s rights across the globe.Raakhi reflects on her leadership journey, including the unique challenges she faced stepping into the CEO role during the pandemic. She opens up

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S2 | E3 - Phil Kerry on the journey from teacher to...

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2025/04/03

In this episode of Charity Changemakers, we have the pleasure of hearing from Phil Kerry, the CEO of New Horizon Youth Centre, who takes us through his inspiring journey from a mathematics teacher to a leader in the charity sector tackling youth homelessness in London. Phil opens up about the challenges he’s faced in his career, particularly the pressures of leading through times of crisis, and how his background in education shaped his approach to leadership.Phil reflects on the pivotal role

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S 2 | Ep 2 – Chelsea Slater on turning passion to...

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2025/03/27

In this episode of the Charity Changemakers Podcast, host Adam Stacey chats with Chelsea Slater, CEO and founder of Innovate Her, a social enterprise dedicated to preparing girls for careers in tech.Chelsea takes us through her journey into social enterprise, the growth of Innovate Her, and how the pandemic reshaped their operations. She highlights the importance of creating a remote work culture, shares key lessons learned, and discusses the importance of self-care for leaders. Chelsea also shares

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