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Third Sector PodcastA stocktake on charity leadership concernsLucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Jane Ide, chief executive of the charity leaders body Acevo, to reflect on some of the issues facing sector leaders.Jane provides an update on work relating to the Civil Society Covenant, which was published in July, saying more momentum is expected from the government in the first quarter of 2026.She warns that charity leaders should be lowering their expected time in post due to unsustainable pressures. And she observes that polarisation within organisations needs to be considered as much as the work being done externally to c...
2025-12-0530 min
About Time - with Chris NicholsThe Cedi Frederick one: Addressing health inequalities by joining up systemsCedi Frederick is one of my inspirations. I first met Cedi on a Chief Executives programme run by ACEVO at Ashridge 20+ years ago. Since then Cedi has been CEO and board member of numerous bodies in health and social care. Most recently his focus has been on Chairing an Integrated Care Board, and on working on bodies addressing racial and other inequalities in health in London and beyond. It’s a fascinating journey, from being a child of the Windrush generation to becoming one of the leading figures in healthcare, by way of professional basketball. Time spent with...
2025-08-0144 min
Leadership worth sharingFinding your voice (with Moira Sinclair)Transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/Welcome to Leadership Worth Sharing, a podcast in which ACEVO chief executive Jane Ide chats with civil society leaders about their professional experiences, challenges, wellbeing, and their journeys in the sector.In this episode, Jane talks to Moira Sinclair, who left her CEO role at the Paul Hamlyn Foundation a few months ago. Moira shared her journey as a leader and into civil society, and they talked about finding her voice and the power of art when it comes to social impact.
2025-06-1046 minLeadership worth sharingEndings and beginnings (with Matt Hyde)Transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/In this episode, ACEVO chief exec Jane Ide talks to Matt Hyde, chief executive of the Lloyds Bank Foundation, about endings and beginnings, leading through challenge and the importance of creating communities.
2025-04-0947 min
Leadership worth sharingLeading the way in communicationsThis is a special episode of our podcast, hosted by Adeela Warley, CEO of CharityComms, the membership organisation for charity communicators. Adeela talks to Jenni Regan, CEO of IMIX, and James Harris, director of communications and campaigns at Rethink Mental Illness, about the importance of strategic communications. They also discuss the value of storytelling, the challenges of misinformation, and embedding the value of comms into organisations.Transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
2025-03-2434 minLeadership worth sharingNurturing the chair/CEO relationship (with Mark Norbury)In this episode, ACEVO chief exec Jane Ide welcomes Mark Norbury as the newly appointed chair of the board. They talk about Mark's path to becoming ACEVO's chair and the CEO of UnLtd, the UK's leading foundation for social entrepreneurs. Mark reflects on nurturing the chair/CEO relationship and shares his thoughts on bringing out the best in each other.
Full transcript available: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
2024-12-1242 minLeadership worth sharingReflections on governance (with Rosie Ferguson)Transcript available: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
As ACEVO's chair of the board Rosie Ferguson steps down after a six-year term, she joins Jane Ide for this special episode of our podcast.
They talk about Rosie's governance journey of being a chair before becoming a CEO of a charity, her thoughts on charity governance, and what's next in her professional path.
2024-12-0331 min
Third Sector PodcastImpact measurement: theory of changeLucinda Rouse and Andy Ricketts are joined by Zahra Hedges, chief executive of the youth empowerment charity Winning Scotland, and Helen Rafferty, senior programme manager at the education charity Shine.Zahra explains how a theory of change has helped Winning Scotland to identify and prioritise its most fruitful activities and reassure its board and donors. She provides insight into how the charity has developed a more streamlined data collection process.Helen describes how Shine is using a theory of change to make evaluation an integral and ongoing part of its programmes. She lays out the...
2024-11-1531 min
Debra and Peter are doing a PodcastSchool Systems and Charity CEO gender pay gapIn this week's episode, Debra and Peter discuss the education system and the report published by ACEVO on the pay gap of charity CEOs.
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2024-11-1432 minLeadership worth sharingIs there (social media) life after Twitter?In this episode, Jane speaks with not one but two sector leaders. Adeela Warley, chief executive of CharityComms, the membership body for over 12,000 communication professionals in civil society and Zoe Amar, a well known and highly respected thought leader and expert in all things digital in the sector. They talk about deciding to leave or stay on X, what's next for social media platforms, and how engaging with stakeholders has been changing in most - if not all - digital channels.
2024-10-1149 minLeadership worth sharingThe intersection of climate and social justiceTranscript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this special episode of our podcast, Jools Townsend, CEO of the Community Rail Network, talks to Jabeer Butt, CEO of Race Equality Foundation and Kamran Mallick, CEO of Disability Rights UK about the intersection of climate and social justice.
2024-09-1144 minLeadership worth sharingKeeping volunteers engaged and motivated, with Charlotte Hill (The Felix Project)Transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this episode, Jane Ide, CEO of ACEVO talks to Charlotte Hill, chief exec of The Felix Project. They talk about keeping volunteers engaged and motivated, hopes for the new government, and what fundraising events and keeping your fitness levels up have in common.
2024-08-0242 minLeadership worth sharingHuman rights misconceptions, with Sanchita Hosali (British Institute of Human Rights)Transcript available: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Jane Ide talks to Sanchita Hosali, chief executive of the British Institute of Human Rights. They talk about the misconceptions about human rights, dynamics of good governance, the joy of going to the gym at 4:30am, and filling ourselves with hope for the future.
2024-06-0746 minLeadership worth sharingWhat we can learn from Wales, with Ruth Marks (WCVA)Transcript available: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Jane Ide talks to Ruth Marks, former CEO of WCVA. This was Ruth’s first ever podcast, and a just a couple of weeks before she retired. They talked about what we can learn from Wales when it comes to the relationship between government and civil society, the importance of diversity in boards, and where she finds hope.
2024-05-0338 min
The Nonprofit BookkeeperThe Dynamic Role of a Chief Operating Officer: Insights from Sarah Broad, COO of NPCIn this episode, I speak to Sarah Broad, the COO of NPC, a charity think tank. We discuss the dynamic role of a charity COO, the challenges of juggling multiple responsibilities and the need for a strong support network. We also delve into importance of the CEO- COO relationship and Sarah emphasizes the value of attitude and constant learning in finance roles and offers tips for acknowledging the work of support teams.KEY TAKEAWAYSBuilding a strong support network is essential for COOs, including peers in similar roles and professionals from different backgrounds.The relationship between...
2024-04-3036 minLeadership worth sharingWarm Words, Cold Comfort specialIn this special episode of our podcast Leadership Worth Sharing, ACEVO's head of influencing Roberta Fusco talks to Sanjiv Lingayah, author of the Home Truths report, and Frances Brown, governance and EDI specialist, about the latest output of the Home Truths 2 programme: the Warm Words, Cold Comfort report.
2024-03-221h 02
Starts at the Top PodcastEpisode 63 - Aggie Mutuma, CEO of Mahogany Inclusion Partners - Why leaders need to do more on inclusion
Women in leadership special part 3: Aggie Mutuma on why leaders need to do more on inclusion
We speak to to Aggie Mutuma, CEO of Mahogany Inclusion Partners
It’s the third part of our new season special on women in leadership and we’re talking about a topic that’s on a lot of people’s minds this week: inclusion.
In 2020, Black Lives Matter became a huge movement for change. Yet despite inclusion being on the news agenda regularly ever since, the stats around representation tell a different story. Has the momentum behind the drive...
2024-03-1451 minLeadership worth sharingLeading a campaigning organisation, with Nicci Russell (Waterwise)In this episode, Jane Ide talks to Nicci Russell, CEO of Waterwise, about leading a campaigning organisation, getting involved with ACEVO’s climate action group, becoming a 4 day week organisation and why learning to jive is better than dancing the
Argentine tango.
Transcript available: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
2024-02-0239 min
Creating Active Lives046 Prostate cancer - why activity matters with Kevin KibbleIn this week's episode I speak with Kevin Kibble about his diagnosis of prostate cancer and why activity matters.We discuss:his diagnosis and treatmentwhy exercise is so important with a cancer diagnosisadvice for prostate healthencouraging conversations about prostate healthAbout Kevin:Kevin Kibble is former Chief Executive at nurtureuk (formerly known as the Nurture Group Network) the international charity promoting nurture practice in education especially for children and young people affected by social, emotional and/or mental health issues.Kevin was born in Suffolk and trained as an engineer...
2024-02-0148 min
Third Sector PodcastWhat does 2024 have in store for charities?Lucinda and Emily are joined by Jane Ide, chief executive of Acevo, and Sue Tibballs, chief executive of the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, to discuss some of the themes and challenges facing the voluntary sector in 2024.These include the upcoming general election and its implications for the sector; the growing trend of charity closures; and opportunities for collaboration, both within the voluntary sector and with other entities driving social change. Sue puts forward her conviction that the coming year represents a powerful moment of reset for charities as they become confident agents of reform, while Jane d...
2024-01-0538 min
Insight with HReSource[Pod Peek - Trailer] Leading by Example - Dr James CusackA brief 2 minute peek into the wonderful conversation with Dr James Cusack - Full Episode - Episode 2 of series 7.
Bio – Dr James Cusack, CEO - Autistica
In 2015 James became the national autism charity, Autistica’s, Director of Science. During this time, he has been at the heart of the charity’s growth and impact, including devising and overseeing its national research network; identifying, supporting and funding high-impact scientific studies; making Autistica a global leader in authentic community involvement and making health inequalities a priority for the charity, its beneficiaries and government...
2023-11-1402 min
Insight with HReSourceLeading by Example - Dr James CusackBio – Dr James Cusack, CEO - Autistica
In 2015 James became the national autism charity, Autistica’s, Director of Science. During this time, he has been at the heart of the charity’s growth and impact, including devising and overseeing its national research network; identifying, supporting and funding high-impact scientific studies; making Autistica a global leader in authentic community involvement and making health inequalities a priority for the charity, its beneficiaries and governments around the world.
In August 2020 James became the first openly autistic charity CEO and leads the world-renowned organi...
2023-11-1446 min
People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast#165 Advocating for a sector, Sir Stephen Bubb Acting Director of the Gradel Institute of Charity at New College OxfordSir Stephen Bubbs remarkable journey from a union representative to a leading advocate for charity CEOs and their organisation's is a testament to his unwavering commitment to positive change and the sector. We explore his decades-long advocacy for the 'Third Sector,' his influential role in shaping government policies, and his latest mission to establish the world's first-ever Research Institute dedicated to charity at New College Oxford.
Championing the 'Third Sector': For decades, Sir Stephen fearlessly challenged authority and championed the cause of the charity sector. He shares anecdotes of standing up to the UK Prime Minister...
2023-10-0236 min
The CFG PodcastTalking about... Charity reservesWhat are charity reserves? Should all charities have them? And is it time to rethink when and how rainy day funds are used and not used?
These are just a few of the questions Sarah Vibert, CEO of NCVO, puts to Jane Ide, CEO of ACEVO and Caron Bradshaw, CEO of Charity Finance Group, in this latest charity finance podcast. We also share a range of resources to help you better manage your charity's reserves and make your charity's funds go further:
Research
A research report into charity reserves management in Scotland (lots of u...
2023-07-1126 min
Do good and Do Well057 Purpose, the how and starting with self, with Tom AndrewsThis week, on Do Good & Do Well, I'm chatting with Tom Andrews. Tom is Head of Member Support at ACEVO supporting Chief Executives of charities and social enterprises. He is the founder and ex-CEO of two pioneering charities: Music for Change and People United. Tom is a qualified coach and counsellor and enjoys inventing games, ambient music, silent retreats and football. Things we talk about: The thread through Tom's working life that hasn't been planned but that come from purpose How do you go from idea to action and k...
2023-06-2255 minLeadership worth sharingBeing bold and being vulnerable, with Jo Youle (Missing People)Episode transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Welcome to Leadership Worth Sharing, a podcast in which ACEVO chief executive Jane Ide chats with civil society leaders about their professional experiences, challenges, wellbeing, and their journeys in the sector.
In this episode, Jane talks to Jo Youle, chief executive of Missing People, the UK charity for anyone affected by missing or thinking of going missing. They talk
about being bold, being vulnerable, and balancing playing by music with playing by ear.
2023-06-1635 min
FE News on the goEmbracing VolunteeringEmbracing VolunteeringCelebrating Volunteers’ Week 2023, Dr Katerina Kolyva, CEO at the Education and Training Foundation reflects on volunteering and the positive impact that it brings to individuals, their communities and to society as a whole.Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June) has been an opportunity to celebrate the millions of people who make a difference in their communities across the UK. I’ve always found volunteering stories fascinating and inspiring; both because of the things they help others to enjoy and achieve, and because of the positive impact that volunteering has on individuals, organisations, communities, and society. For me, the best bit about volunteering is the d...
2023-06-0706 min
Go Be Great with Coach KarenaCreating Your Passion Project With Elizabeth SolaruLondon, United Kingdom-based Elizabeth Solaru is a Speaker, Business Coach author, international keynote speaker, and an award-winning entrepreneur. Formerly a Scientist and Headhunter, she has honed her expertise in luxury selling, having successfully set up and run the world-renowned and multi-award-winning atelier Elizabeth's Cake Emporium and the Luxury Business Emporium.
Author of the best-selling book OPULENCIA, Elizabeth is the founder of the Luxury Business Podcast and co-host of the Luxury News Weekly Podcast, a humorous and informative news commentary podcast focusing on luxury news and the business of luxury.
She is an international speaker who...
2023-04-0429 min
Tolerable Risk: Threats and Opportunities in the 3rd SectorTolerable Risk E013 - Malcolm John - diversity on 3rd sector boardsJoin Sabrina as she speaks with Malcolm John, Founder of Action for Trustee Racial Diversity, as they discuss the importance of diversity and "lived experience" on 3rd sector boards. Reference information for the episode:Action for Trustee Racial Diversity - https://atrd.groupaction4trusteeracialdiversity@bgmail.commalcjohn18@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-john-259139a/Getting on Board - https://www.gettingonboard.org/Reach Volunteering - https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/Young Trustees' Movement - https://youngtrusteesmovement.org/Beyond Suffrage - https://www.socialpractice.co...
2023-02-1639 min
Enter the Boardroom with Nurole23. Jane Ide - Learning to Run Effective Trustee BoardsAs CEO of ACEVO, the growing network of civil society leaders that works to develop skills and connections within the charity sector, Trustee at the social investment trust ACCESS and the Chair of Trustees at Reach Volunteering, Jane's contributions to the charity sector have distinguished her as a devotee to social change. Join Nurole CEO, Oliver Cummings, as Jane shares how her opinion of the way to lead Trustee Boards and the CEO-Chair dynamic has changed.Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor
2023-01-301h 08Starts at the Top PodcastEpisode 39 - Jane Ide, CEO of ACEVOWhat will the leaders of 2023 need? We speak to Jane Ide, CEO of ACEVO
The last two years have seen huge, unprecedented upheaval, leading to the current state of permacrisis. There are so many challenges facing civil society, and the wider world, into 2023. What qualities will leaders need for the road ahead?
Few civil society leaders are better placed to answer this question than Jane Ide, CEO of ACEVO, the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations. Jane discusses why CEOs need time to think, and space to invest in relationships. We also discuss how leaders can m...
2022-12-1551 minLeadership worth sharingLeading an infrastructure organisation, with Sarah Vibert (NCVO)Episode transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Welcome to Leadership Worth Sharing, a podcast in which ACEVO chief executive Jane Ide chats with civil society leaders about their professional experiences, challenges, wellbeing, and their journeys in the sector.
In this episode, Jane talks to Sarah Vibert, chief executive of NCVO, the largest membership body for charities in the UK.
2022-09-3026 minLeadership worth sharingBringing your whole self to work, with Raakhi Shah (The Circle)Read transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Welcome to Leadership Worth Sharing, a podcast in which ACEVO chief executive Jane Ide chats with civil society leaders about their professional experiences, challenges, wellbeing, and their journeys in the sector.
ACEVO chief executive Jane Ide talks to Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle, a global feminist organisation that fights for the rights and supports the safety of the most vulnerable women and girls across the world.
2022-07-1531 min
The Possibility Club5 Big Questions: ANGELA MCCONVILLEDo charities ever truly know what impact they have? How does a human-centred support service adapt to the digital age? What underpins good leadership, in the charity sector? In this week’s 5 Big Questions interview we talk to long-standing charity chief, community-builder and moderniser ANGELA MCCONVILLE Twitter: @angelamcconvill | @NCTcharity Known for: CEO - National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Former Trustee - London Transport Museum Former CEO - Old Naval College, Greenwich Former CEO - Westway Trust Former CEO - Vital Regeneration Former Director - The Londo...
2022-07-0834 min
Third Sector PodcastJane IdeThis week, Rebecca and Emily chat to Jane Ide, the new chief executive of the charity leaders' body Acevo, about the leadership challenges ahead.And in the week's Good News Bulletin, they look at the success of a Northern Irish scheme to combat loneliness and an appeal by The Dog's Trust for more dogs in workplaces.
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2022-06-2442 minThird Sector PodcastThe charity sector's class problemRebecca and Emily speak to Alan Lally-Francis, head of influencing at Acevo, about improving social mobility in the sector and encouraging charities to participate in the Social Mobility Index. In this week's Good News Bulletin, a tale of tiny knitted hats.
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2022-05-2034 min
Leadership worth sharingThe value of being different, with James Watson-O'Neill (SignHealth)Full transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this episode, Vicky talks to James Watson-O’Neill, chief executive of Sign Health, the Deaf health charity. They talk about the value of being different, how being a trustee can help CEOs to be better leaders, and what chief execs and actors have in common.
2022-04-0832 min
CharityChatE187 - The Charity Landscape Report With Catherine Mahoney And Alan Lally - FrancisIn this episode we speak with Alan Lally-Francis from ACEVO and Catherine Mahoney from CAF about the recent Charity Landscape report.
This is a report that CAF, the Charities Aid Foundation, does each year and comprises of research done with charity leaders to assess the challenges that the sector is facing and how the sector can meet the needs of beneficiaries.
2022-04-0333 minLeadership worth sharingClass: the forgotten dimension of diversity, with Sarah Atkinson (Social Mobility Foundation)Full transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In the first episode of 2022, Vicky hands the podcast reins over to ACEVO’s head of influencing Alan Lally-Francis. Alan talks to Sarah Atkinson, CEO of the Social Mobility Foundation, about the work the organisation does to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in their professional journeys, the importance of charities participating in the social mobility index, class, and why being a mentor can help us become better leaders.
2022-03-0438 min
HR & Mindfulness#03 Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual con Carlos Augusto LópezCarlos Augusto Lopez Acevo es Médico egresado de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, cuenta con una Maestría en Terapia Familiar Breve Sistémica, una Certificación en Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual por el Albert Ellis Institute de New York y una Certificación en Terapia de Pareja Focalizada en Emociones por el ICEEFT Ontario, Canadá. Así como también cuenta con Nivel 3 del Método Gottman, en Gottman Institute, Seattle WA. Si quieres saber más contáctalo en sus redes sociales https://www.instagram.com/doccarlosmx/Para más contenido sígueme en Youtube Instagr...
2022-01-2432 minLeadership worth sharingInspiring change, with Yvonne Field (Ubele Initiative)Transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2021/12/leadership-worth-sharing-yvonne-field-ceo-of-the-ubele-initiative/
In the last episode of 2021, Vicky Browning speaks to Yvonne Field, chief executive of Ubele Initiative, the social enterprise supporting the sustainability of the African Diaspora community. They talk about the similarity and differences of leading community activism in the 80s and today, those cataclysmic moments that inspire change, and how the next generation of leaders will continue the fight for social justice.
2021-12-1037 minLeadership worth sharingThe climate emergency specialTranscript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Welcome to this special episode of our podcast, Leadership Worth Sharing, in which three of our climate working group members talk about what they have been doing at their organisations to tackle the climate emergency. You will hear from Emma Gibson, Director of London Travel Watch, Janet Thorne, CEO of Reach Volunteering, and Gus Alston, CEO of the Stonegrove Community Trust about their first steps, challenges and motivation to get the work started.
2021-11-1136 min
Cybility SavvyE07-Is there a Cyber Security skills gap?📝Show notes:There is a lot of talk about the 'cybersecurity skills gap' - but what does this mean? What can organisations and individuals do to address it? In this episode, Michala Liavaag gives her view on these questions and provides useful resources for leaders and individuals to help tackling this thorny issue. 👉 Cited in this episode: National Cyber Security Centre Cyberfirst scheme https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/overview Trailblazers https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/cyberfirst-trailblazersChartered Institute of Information Security's roles framework https://www.ciisec.org/Capabi...
2021-11-0906 minLeadership worth sharingUsing economics to better understand ourselves, with Matt Whittaker (Pro Bono Economics)Full transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this episode, Vicky speaks to Matt Whittaker, chief executive of Pro Bono Economics. They talk about whether economists can act as a Google Translate service between charities and the treasury, how we can use data to know ourselves, and how to make it unacceptable for politicians and policymakers to talk about the future of the country without including the social sector.
2021-10-2132 minLeadership worth sharingThinking about the future beyond Covid-19 with Michelle Mitchell (CR UK)Transcript: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2021/09/leadership-worth-sharing-michelle-mitchell-ceo-of-cancer-research-uk/
In this episode, Vicky Browning speaks to Michelle Mitchell, CEO of Cancer Research UK. They talk about how the pandemic changed the way we make decisions, how we can now start to think about the future beyond Covid-19, and what leaders and Olympic athletes have in common.
2021-09-1236 min
Leadership worth sharingLeading through an unexpected crisis, with Catherine Johnstone (RVS)Transcript available here: www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Vicky Browning speaks to Catherine Johnstone, CEO of the Royal Voluntary Service. They talk about being a leader during an unexpected crisis, how the pandemic has transformed the volunteering landscape, the national versus local debate, and why collaborations are not for the faint-hearted.
2021-06-2040 min
Leadership worth sharingPrivilege miniseries l Episode 6 l Polly Neate, Tessy Ojo and Javed KhanFull transcript available: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this episode, Polly and Tessy talk to Javed Khan, CEO of Barnardo's, about setting milestones, listening to your people and letting them decide the destination rather than imposing one.
2021-05-3136 min
Leadership worth sharingPrivilege miniseries l Episode 5 l Polly Neate, Tessy Ojo and Stephen HaleTranscription available: www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this episode, Polly and Tessy talk to Stephen Hale, former CEO of Refugee Action and chief architect at Climate Catalyst, about the importance of being an optimistic leader, not falling into traps when telling stories and fighting for social justice, and sustaining momentum.
2021-05-0932 min
Third Sector PodcastThe Charity Pay Study 2021This week Rebecca and Andy chat about the findings of Third Sector's Charity Pay Study, and they speak to Kristiana Wrixon, head of policy at Acevo, about some of the issues it raises. And as ever, they unwrap a coronvirus care package of good news stories from across the sector.
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2021-05-0727 min
Leadership worth sharingPrivilege miniseries l Episode 4 l Polly Neate, Tessy Ojo and Saba ShafiTranscription available: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
We handed over our podcast reins one more time to Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, and Tessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award, for a miniseries that will discuss what privilege and anti-racism mean for the charity sector and the role of charity leaders in facilitating a shift of power both in our sector and more widely.
2021-04-1833 min
Leadership worth sharingWorking with the community you serve, with Jim Minton (Toynbee Hall)Transcript available here: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
Vicky Browning speaks to Jim Minton, CEO of Toynbee Hall. They talk about the importance of constantly learning as a leader, getting the community you serve involved in creating solutions for the issues they face, and why every chief executive can sometimes feel like they are a radio presenter.
2021-03-2831 min
The Charity CEO PodcastEp 12. Susan Daniels OBE, CEO National Deaf Children's Society: Driving Change and Dreaming Big!“Our vision is a world without barriers for every deaf child... Our job as an organisation is to challenge the culture of low expectations (for deaf children)”There are over 50,000 deaf children in the UK and more than 34 million deaf children worldwide. It is important to encourage them – and their families – to dream big. Susan Daniels is the CEO of the National Deaf Children’s Society, the UK’s largest charity for deaf children. The organisation raises awareness and provides expert support to families on childhood deafness, and campaigns for deaf children’s rights, so they have the same opportunit...
2021-03-0140 min
Leadership Letters#5 Rosie FergusonOur guest for Episode 5, Rosie Ferguson, has been the Chief Executive of the House of St Barnabas since September 2019 – a social enterprise members’ club which exists to break the cycle of homelessness. Working at the cusp of hospitality and homelessness. She is Chair of ACEVO, the network for civil society leaders and has previously been a Trustee of Centre for London and a Commissioner on the London Fairness Commission. She has been Chair of UNA Exchange and the Glass-House, Community-led Design. Head here to find out more about House of St Barnabus https://hosb.org.uk/ and ACEVO h...
2021-02-1940 min
This Is Important.Seizing the Opportunity: Geoff Nuttall - Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary ActionSeizing the Opportunity: The case for embracing civil society’s role in democracy.
A new report by the Brexit Civil Society Alliance that looks at why now more than ever civil society organisations need to be engaged with fully.
Civil society organisations play a vital role in a functioning democracy, creating a bridge between citizens and the state. With the UK’s future in flux facing many challenges as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and leave the EU we need to embrace the expertise and experience of organisations.
At the moment organisations face many...
2021-01-1910 minThis Is Important.Seizing the Opportunity: Mihai Calin Bica - Roma Support GroupSeizing the Opportunity: The case for embracing civil society’s role in democracy.
A new report by the Brexit Civil Society Alliance that looks at why now more than ever civil society organisations need to be engaged with fully.
Civil society organisations play a vital role in a functioning democracy, creating a bridge between citizens and the state. With the UK’s future in flux facing many challenges as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and leave the EU we need to embrace the expertise and experience of organisations.
At the moment organisations face many...
2021-01-1412 minThis Is Important.Seizing the Opportunity: Anna Nicholl - Wales Council for Voluntary ActionSeizing the Opportunity: The case for embracing civil society’s role in democracy.
A new report by the Brexit Civil Society Alliance that looks at why now more than ever civil society organisations need to be engaged with fully.
Civil society organisations play a vital role in a functioning democracy, creating a bridge between citizens and the state. With the UK’s future in flux and facing many challenges as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and leave the EU we need to embrace the expertise and experience of organisations.
At the moment organisations face...
2021-01-1312 min
Leadership worth sharingLive from #ACEVOFest: Leadership at the Top TableWith the voluntary and community sector struggling for recognition from government at a national level during the pandemic, the local picture in Bradford was very different. The VCS was viewed as a vital strategic partner, and sector leaders sat at the top table of local decision-making. In this special live recording of the Leadership Worth Sharing podcast, Vicky Browning chats to Kim Shutler, CEO, The Cellar Trust about being part of the Gold Command response in Bradford, and the role of local VCS leadership in strategic influencing.
2021-01-0331 min
Leadership worth sharingPrivilege miniseries l Episode 3 l Polly Neate, Tessy Ojo and Simon BlakeTranscript available here: www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
We handed over our podcast reins to Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, and Tessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award, for a miniseries that will discuss what privilege and anti-racism mean for the charity sector and the role of charity leaders in facilitating a shift of power both in our sector and more widely.
In the third and final episode, Tessy and Polly talk to Simon Blake, chief executive of the Mental Health First Aid England, about being experimental and taking more risks when it comes to tackling racial inequalities in...
2020-11-2930 min
Leadership worth sharingPrivilege miniseries l Episode 2 l Polly Neate, Tessy Ojo and Sarah HughesTranscript available here: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
We handed over our podcast reins to Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, and Tessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award, for a miniseries that will discuss what privilege and anti-racism mean for the charity sector and the role of charity leaders in facilitating a shift of power both in our sector and more widely.
In the second episode, Tessy and Polly talk to Sarah Hughes, CEO of the Centre for Mental Health about the importance of making yourself vulnerable, being part of the 'bigger picture' and practical ways to share...
2020-11-0833 min
Leadership worth sharingPrivilege miniseries l Episode 1 l Polly Neate, Tessy Ojo and Michael AdamsonWe handed over our podcast reins to Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, and Tessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award, for a three-part miniseries that will discuss what privilege and anti-racism mean for the charity sector and the role of charity leaders in encouraging tricky conversations.
In the first of three episodes, Tessy and Polly explain how the idea for the podcast miniseries came about, and talk to Michael Adamson, CEO of the British Red Cross
2020-10-1839 min
On The Mind OfEp5 – Sufina Ahmad, Director of the John Ellerman FoundationIn this episode we hear from Sufina Ahmad, Director of the John Ellerman Foundation, which supports small to medium-sized organisations to make a difference to people, society and the natural world, particularly focussing on the arts, environment and social action.
Prior to joining John Ellerman, Sufina worked in corporate strategy and performance at the City of London Corporation. She has also held roles in policy and learning at the National Lottery Community Fund, including a secondment to the City Bridge Trust. Sufina holds trusteeships with Just for Kids Law and The Charterhouse and is also a fellow of the RSA.
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2020-09-1500 min
On The Mind OfEp4 – Adeela Warley, Chief Executive of CharityCommsToday we talk to Adeela Warley, Chief Executive of CharityComms, the membership organisation for charity communications professionals in UK Charities. She is also a member of ACEVO, The Marketing Society and Fellow of the RSA.
Host Joe Jenkins first met Adeela a decade ago when he joined Friends of the Earth, where Adeela worked for over 20 years and they’ve been firm friends ever since. Adeela left her role as Head of Communications at FoE in early 2017 to take on the leadership of CharityComms.
In the conversation, we hear Adeela sharing how she is coping with the challenge of TOO mu...
2020-09-0700 min
Leadership worth sharingListen to your comms teams with Adeela WarleyTranscription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this episode, Vicky speaks with Adeela Warley, CEO of CharityComms, the membership body for communications professionals in the charity sector. Adeela talks about why civil society leaders should listen to their comms colleagues, the positives and challenges of creating a collaborative campaign and why things should not go back to business as usual when we get out of the other side of the pandemic.
2020-08-3132 min
On The Mind OfEp1 - Stephen Hale, Refugee Action Chief ExecToday’s guest is Refugee Action Chief Exec, Stephen Hale. Voted Charity Chief Executive of the Year in 2019, Stephen is greatly respected across the charity sector and has much to share on the lessons he has learned in leadership.
In our conversation, we explore the effects of Covid-19, building self-confidence in leadership, how the issues raised by #BlackLivesMatter is prompting debate about diversity and inclusion within the charity sector, and the moral obligation to put the cause before your own organisation.
We also discuss collaboration amongst charities, both the struggles and opportunities, along with Stephen’s own leadership strengths – and why he...
2020-07-1500 min
Leadership worth sharingHome Truths: Undoing racism and delivering real diversity in the charity sectorFull transcription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2020/06/special-podcast-episode-home-truths
Today ACEVO launched Home Truths: Undoing racism and delivering real diversity in the charity sector, a report that highlights the voices and experiences of Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic people working in the charity sector.
To accompany the report, we produced a special episode of the ACEVO podcast, conducted by ACEVO’s head of policy Kristiana Wrixon. Kristiana talks to Dr. Sanjiv Lingayah, lead author and Voice4Change England associate, and Sufina Ahmad, director at John Ellerman Foundation and a member of the ACEVO race advisory group.
2020-06-1743 min
Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social EntrepreneurshipCEO of ACEVO – Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations – Vicky Browning, joins Alberto Lidji to discuss leadership networks + ACEVO’s upcoming report on racism in the charity sectorACEVO is a network of more than 1,400 CEOs and aspiring chief executives based in the UK. They represent members from organisations across all sizes. They are a charity themselves and aim to ensure the leaders they serve are able to make the most impact possible. They support leaders and, in turn, these leaders inspire their own organisations. ACEVO helps CEOs be the best they can be.
Vicky sheds light on how ACEVO’s members are responding to COVID-19 – a crisis that is stretching many charities to the limit. She notes there are serious concerns and, indeed, demand for...
2020-06-1534 min
Ciber PequesCreativos Virtuales, arte para niños desde casaEn este programa Eunice Gil dialoga con Lucero Barrios y Roció Acevo sobre: “Creativos Virtuales, arte para niños desde casa”.
2020-06-1248 min
FiLiA#85 FiLiA meets: Wanda WyporskaDr Wanda Wyporska, Executive Director of the Equality Trust, talks to FiLiA’s Public Policy Assistant Adeline about the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, and why more work needs to be done to ensure women are being given a fair deal.Dr Wanda Wyporska, FRSA, is Executive Director at The Equality Trust, the national charity that campaigns to reduce social and economic inequality. She is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of York, a trustee of ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations), Redthread Youth, and Equally Ours and Governor of a primary sc...
2020-06-1033 min
Leadership worth sharingTackling power dynamics with Sarah Hughes (Centre for Mental Health)Full transcription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/resources/podcast/
In this episode, Vicky Browning speaks to Sarah Hughes, chief executive of the Centre For Mental Health. Sarah talks about why we need to tackle the power dynamic in charities, how Scarlett O'Hara and Amazon boxes can help us contain our anxiety as leaders, and the positives we can keep from this pandemic that will help us build a better workplace.
2020-05-1830 min
Leadership worth sharingThe dangers of friendly fire with Raven Bowen (National Ugly Mugs)Full transcription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2020/04/leadership-worth-sharing-raven-bowen
Vicky speaks to Raven Bowen, CEO of National Ugly Mugs. NUM is an organisation that provides support to sex workers who have been victims of crime. This is the first episode of the podcast that we've recorded remotely, as we are all working from home in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis. From her bedroom, Raven talks about the challenges the pandemic poses to the community she serves, how she uses the lessons of agile working to keep the team laughing, and what she's learnt as a chief exec about the dangers...
2020-04-0531 min
Leadership worth sharingFrom operational to strategic with Aleema Shivji (Humanity & Inclusion)Full transcription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2020/03/leadership-worth-sharing-aleema-shivji
In the first episode of 2020, Vicky speaks to Aleema Shivji, executive director at Humanity & Inclusion. Aleema describes her career journey from physiotherapist to charity chief exec, shares her experience of navigating the shift from the operational to the strategic, and reveals how home-made banana bread holds the key to inclusion in the workplace.
2020-03-0131 min
Peridot Partners: Conversations with LeadersConversations with Leaders: Rachel Lambert-ForsythIn this Conversations with Leaders podcast we talk to Rachel Lambert-Forsyth, Director of Membership and Professional Affairs at The Royal Society of Biology. Rachel was a guest speaker at our Future of Membership Organisations event in January 2020 where she talked about how you attract younger members – from developing personas to really mapping out their needs and career journey. Rachel will join the British Pharmacological Society as their new CEO in March 2020 and so we also discuss how she knew she was ready to make the step up to CEO. ...
2020-02-1426 min
Leadership worth sharingThe importance of representation with Kiran Kaur & Amna Akhtar and Nicola BrentnallFull transcription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2019/11/podcast-girl-dreamer
In the last episode of 2019, Vicky speaks to three fantastic women: the founders of Girl Dreamer Kiran Kaur and Amna Akthar, and the CEO of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, Nicola Brentnall. They talk about how girls of colour are seen in our society, why disruptors make the best role models and how you can find leadership in all sorts of different circumstances – including longboarding in the streets of Birmingham.
2019-11-1732 min
Leadership worth sharingTrusting the next generation with Tessy Ojo (The Diana Award)Full transcription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2019/10/tessy-ojo
Vicky speaks to Tessy Ojo, chief executive at The Diana Award, a charity that builds on Princess Diana’s belief that young people can change the world. They talk about the hope the next generation of leaders offers, why it’s OK to drop a ball when we need to, and how Beyoncé gives the best leadership advice.
2019-10-2730 min
Leadership worth sharingDitch restricted funding with John Rendel (Peter Cundill Foundation)Full transcription: https://www.acevo.org.uk/2019/09/leadership-worth-sharing-john-rendel
Vicky Browning speaks to John Rendel, founder of PEAS, a network of over 30 secondary schools in Uganda and Zambia which transforms lives by providing high-quality secondary education to children who would otherwise struggle to go to school. John has recently moved on to his new role of director of grants at The Peter Cundill Foundation. In this episode, they talk about delegating leadership and using power to empower others, why trusts and foundations should ditch restricted funding for good, and why we need to balance innovation with doing the boring things better.
2019-09-2934 min
Leadership worth sharingWorking cooperatively with Debs McCahon & Sarah Welsh (Woodcraft Folk)Full transcription: http://www.acevo.org.uk/2019/09/podcast-debs-mccahon-and-sarah-welsh
Today is a first for the podcast, as Vicky Browning is speaking to two leaders: Sarah Welsh and Debs McCahon, joint CEOs at Woodcraft Folk, a charity that runs cooperatively with children, young people and adults working together to learn about the world and develop skills and confidence. They talk about why the organisation decided to have two chief execs, and what it takes to do it successfully.
2019-09-0830 min
Leadership worth sharingLeading with feminist principles with Girish Menon (ActionAid UK)Full transcription: https://acevoblogs.wordpress.com/2019/08/05/podcast-girish-menon
Vicky Browning speaks to Girish Menon, CEO of Action Aid UK, the charity that works with and supports women and girls living in poverty. They talk about how you run an organisation on feminist principles, reflective leadership and self-doubt, and how CEOs need to be torchbearers for change.
2019-08-0534 min
Leadership worth sharingThe power of stories with Ruth Taylor (Abortion Support Network)Full transcription available here: https://acevoblogs.wordpress.com/2019/07/15/ruth-taylor/
In this episode, Vicky Browning meets Ruth Taylor, CEO of the Abortion Support Network. ASN provides information and support for women from Northern Ireland, Malta and Gibraltar who need to travel abroad to access an abortion. We talk about the power of stories, the challenge of working with charity founders and how leaders need to work on the business, not in the business.
2019-07-1532 min
The Social Change Pod011: Third sector staff wellbeing with Kristiana Wrixon (ACEVO)In this episode we speak with Kristiana Wrixon, Head of Policy at ACEVO and leader of the research on bullying in the workplace and creating safer cultures.The Center for Mental Health and ACEVO recently published "In Plain Sight: Workplace Bullying in Charities and Implications for Leadership". This is the second report ACEVO have released following reports about bullying, abusive, and exploitative behavior taking place in some charities that came to light last year.In this episode Kristiana reflects on what the report's findings say about the state of workplace wellbeing in the sector, and crucially, w...
2019-07-0113 min
Leadership worth sharingReclaiming love with Duncan Dunlop (Who Cares? Scotland)Full transcription here: https://acevoblogs.wordpress.com/2019/06/24/duncan-dunlop
In this episode, Vicky travels to Glasgow to meet Duncan Dunlop, chief executive of Who Cares? Scotland, the charity that supports, connects and advocates for care experienced people. They talk about listening to the voices of people with lived experience, how to turn an organisation into a movement, and what happens when you host a love rally on the streets of Glasgow.
2019-06-2131 min
Leadership worth sharingSetting brave goals with Kate Lee (CLIC Sargent)Full transcript available on the blog: https://acevoblogs.wordpress.com/2019/06/03/podcast-kate-lee
In the third episode, Vicky meets Kate Lee, CEO of CLIC Sargent, to talk about the lies we tell ourselves that make us feel good as leaders, what true collaboration means, why we have to be brave in setting goals and learning from failure, and why we should be better at handling the hot potato that is charity chief executives' salary.
2019-05-3132 min
Leadership worth sharingBeing a young founder with Josh MacAlister (Frontline)Transcription available here: https://acevoblogs.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/josh-macalister
In the second episode, Vicky meets Josh MacAlister, CEO of Frontline, to talk about why and how he started Frontline when he still qualified for a young person’s railcard, how Nelson Mandela helped him tackle his self-doubt and how real leadership is about enabling freedom and responsibility and then getting out of the way.
2019-05-1034 min
Leadership worth sharingCelebrating difference with Alison Lowe (Touchstone)Transcription available here: https://acevoblogs.wordpress.com/2019/04/23/leadership-worth-sharing-episode-1-alison-lowe
For our first ever episode, ACEVO CEO Vicky Browning travels to Leeds to meet Alison Lowe. Alison is the CEO of mental health and well-being charity Touchstone, as well as a local councillor. They talk about celebrating difference, mental health, co-production and how leaders need to give themselves permission not to be perfect.
2019-04-1630 min
A Quaker Take#16 – Q:Witness – Post GE2017 round-upFollowing the UK General Election on 8th June 2017, Ellis speaks to Jessica Metheringham, the Parliamentary Engagement Officer at Quakers in Britain. Jess reports on Quaker action during the campaign on key issues like nuclear disarmament and economic inequality and how to keep these on the agenda. She also reflects on the impact of the Lobbying Act on civil society's voice during the election.
Read more about Quakers and the Lobbying Act on the ACEVO website:
https://acevoblogs.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/quakers-and-the-lobbying-act/
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2017-06-1513 min
Spring 2015 | Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfLiterary Festival 2015: Perceptions of Madness: understanding mental illness through art, literature and dramaContributor(s): Dr Sarah Carr, Paul Farmer, Nathan Filer, Dr John McGowan | How mental illness is portrayed in art, literature and on TV can have a positive or negative effect on how the public perceives mental ill health. Representations of people with mental health problems can range from the mad psychotic criminal to people within their daily lives dealing with depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This panel discussion explores how such presentations of mental illness can affect public understanding of mental ill health with insights from research and personal experiences. Sarah Carr (@SchrebersSister) has a background as a senior research...
2015-02-251h 28Spring 2015 | Public lectures and events | VideoLiterary Festival 2015: Perceptions of Madness: understanding mental illness through art, literature and dramaContributor(s): Dr Sarah Carr, Paul Farmer, Nathan Filer, Dr John McGowan | How mental illness is portrayed in art, literature and on TV can have a positive or negative effect on how the public perceives mental ill health. Representations of people with mental health problems can range from the mad psychotic criminal to people within their daily lives dealing with depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This panel discussion explores how such presentations of mental illness can affect public understanding of mental ill health with insights from research and personal experiences. Sarah Carr (@SchrebersSister) has a background as a senior research...
2015-02-251h 28Summer 2012 | Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfThe Big Society Debate: a new agenda for social welfare?Contributor(s): Faiza Chaudary, Dr Armine Ishkanian, Professor David Lewis, Ralph Michell, Professor Simon Szreter | To coincide with the publication of The Big Society Debate: a new agenda for social welfare? the speakers will examine the concept's ideological underpinnings and the challenges it poses for those involved in translating the ideas of the big society into practice. Faiza Chaudary is the deputy chief executive and director of policy and communications for the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services. (NCVYS). Armine Ishkanian is a lecturer in NGOs and development at LSE. David Lewis is a Professor of Social Policy and Development...
2012-06-191h 16Summer 2012 | Public lectures and events | VideoThe Big Society Debate: a new agenda for social welfare?Contributor(s): Faiza Chaudary, Dr Armine Ishkanian, Professor David Lewis, Ralph Michell, Professor Simon Szreter | To coincide with the publication of The Big Society Debate: a new agenda for social welfare? the speakers will examine the concept's ideological underpinnings and the challenges it poses for those involved in translating the ideas of the big society into practice. Faiza Chaudary is the deputy chief executive and director of policy and communications for the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services. (NCVYS). Armine Ishkanian is a lecturer in NGOs and development at LSE. David Lewis is a Professor of Social Policy and Development...
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