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The Loop Talking TechIs technology leaving the charity sector in its wake?Whether you’ve tapped your phone at the checkout or clicked ‘donate’ after an emotive video, giving has never been easier. Charities have had to evolve with the consumer over the past decade: what was once spare change dropped into a collection box is now transforming into a fully digital, contactless experience. But digital transformation isn’t without its challenges. As charities handle more sensitive data than ever, cybersecurity and data protection have become critical concerns. So, how can they stay secure while embracing innovation? In this episode, Ben Bilsland sits down with Hannah C...
2025-10-1328 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 min
The Charity ShowSocial media ethics, cheeky calendars and fundraising dogs - featuring Adeela WarleyHow should charities navigate the ethical challenges of social media in an era of constant change? In this episode of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley sit down with Adeela Warley, CEO of Charity Comms, to explore how Elon Musk’s changes to X (formerly Twitter) are impacting the sector and what charities can do to stay ethical and effective online.Key topics in this episode:The evolving role of social media in charity communicationsHow charities can balance free speech, ethics, and reputation management onlineCreative fundraising initiatives, including:Michelle Oldfield’s cheeky charity cale...
2024-10-2849 min
Leadership 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 min
Proudcast: The Proud Changemakers' podcastLesbian Visibility Week: What does the word lesbian mean to you?To celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week 2024 (happening from 22-28 April), two of our Proud Changemakers - Paige Hughes (she/her) and Lucy Straker (she/they) are bringing to you an episode all about lesbians.
So that’s the word lesbian, how it came to be (looking at lesbian history from Sappho, to Anne Lister through to Ellen DeGeneres and beyond), what being gay/a lesbian means to us and what we've learnt and experienced along the way.
We aim to be educational, spicy and humorous - plus throw in a few mic drop moments too. We do...
2024-04-2451 min
Communicating Purpose with John HigginsonAdeela Warley - CEO, CharityCommsIt’s my pleasure to share with you the latest episode of the Communicating Purpose podcast with Adeela Warley, CEO of CharityComms.CharityComms raises communications standards in the third sector and represents charity communicators within the PR industry.Prior to her work at CharityComms, Adeela was head of communications at Friends of the Earth.Adeela spent two decades at Friends of the Earth during which she dedicated her time to on a range of campaigns that influenced green legislation.In 2021 Adeela was awa...
2023-04-0425 min
Charity ImpactDigital for charities and nonprofits with Ross McCulloch, Founder of Third Sector LabAre you interested in harnessing technology for social impact at your charity, social enterprise or non profit?
Are you interested in digital improvement or digital transformation?
Much of the nonprofit sector is way behind where it could be in terms of digital capabilities, so Ross McCulloch talks us through key areas charity leaders and teams need to think about in harnessing technology for social impact.
Ross McCulloch is founder of Third Sector Lab, where he leads on working with charities to help them use digital and social media as a tool to deliver...
2023-03-2851 minCharity ImpactDigital for charities and nonprofits with Ross McCulloch, Founder of Third Sector LabAre you interested in harnessing technology for social impact at your charity, social enterprise or non profit?
Are you interested in digital improvement or digital transformation?
Much of the nonprofit sector is way behind where it could be in terms of digital capabilities, so Ross McCulloch talks us through key areas charity leaders and teams need to think about in harnessing technology for social impact.
Ross McCulloch is founder of Third Sector Lab, where he leads on working with charities to help them use digital and social media as a tool to deliver...
2023-03-2851 min
Third Sector PodcastNavigating the social media moral mazeLucinda and Alina are joined by Kirsty Marrins, the digital communications specialist and a trustee of CharityComms, to talk about the minefield that social media interactions can pose to voluntary organisations.The discussion follows a consultation by the Charity Commission on new social media guidance, which was prompted by a growing number of complaints about charities’ social media activity.Kirsty summarises the objections from within the sector to the new draft guidance, including the impracticalities of trustees monitoring staff members’ personal social media accounts. She provides pointers for voluntary organisations seeking to refresh their social media...
2023-03-2428 min
The Bicultural PodcastAccessible communications with Christine FlemingIn the ninth episode of season 5, Janina Neumann chats with Christine Fleming, Head of Digital Content at CharityComms. This episode will give insight intoChristine's communications careerStrategic communications within the charity sectorMaking communications more inclusive and accessibleResourcesCentre for Ageing Better photo libraryCentre for Homelessness Impact photo libraryAccessible communications guideIf you enjoyed this episode, please review, subscribe, and share with others :). Your support means a lot!Get in touch w...
2023-02-2031 min
Charity Digital Podcast89: How did you get there...with Kirsty MarrinsOur ‘How did you get there...’ podcasts delve into the lives of inspirational people working in the charity and tech sectors. We are going to talk to CIOs and MPs, life-long volunteers and tech innovators, to learn about their experience and to learn from their experience.
We want to celebrate the people who inspire, energise, and educate us. In our second podcast, our host, Sacha Dhabalia, talks to Kirsty Marrins, winner of the CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Award and the Social CEOs Awards Best Trustee on Social Media. Kirsty is a proud trustee of CharityComms, a former trustee of the...
2022-07-2737 min
CharityChatE170 - Is Charging Beneficiaries The Route To Sustainability With Joe SaxtonIn this episode we speak with Joe Saxton, founder and driver of ideas at nfpSynergy, a research consultancy for charities. He was co-founder and chair of CharityComms, the professional body for not for profit communicators. He has also been chair of the Institute of Fundraising and Parentkind, among other things.
We speak about the challenges of emergency funding and what this has done to the opportunities for fundraising that charities are able to offer supporters and potential supporters.
We also speak about the impact of the pandemic on the flexibility in charities and what this has meant for the work...
2021-12-0540 min
The CharityComms podcastLeading wellbeing from the topJoin us for the final episode in the Wellbeing series of the CharityComms podcast.
Guiding us through this episode is guest host Bevis Man, Head of marketing and communications at Hatch Enterprise. Bevis is joined by special guests; Chris O'Sullivan, Head of fundraising and communications (Scotland and NI), Mental Health Foundation, Susie Sek, Marketing and communications manager at Hatch Enterprise and Richard Davidson at Sarcoma UK.
Tune in as Bevis and his guests discuss leading from the top and highlight how it’s more important than ever that leaders ensure a culture of wellbeing is reinforced and...
2021-08-0238 min
Fulfilled Fundraising Inspiration for NonprofitsKeep Content Simple For Your Digital Fundraising Campaigns - Donna WhiteInterview with Donna White (UK) - The Senior Head of Digital Marketing at The Prince's Trust - a UK based youth charity which empowers young people to secure a job or start a business.
Donna was also voted as a top 10 BAME Charity Digital Leader, she is a passionate blogger and mentors other aspiring fundraising professionals through the CharityComms mentoring program.
Included in this episode:
Section 1: Introduction
The beginning of Donna's digital career and how this led her to working in the nonprofit sector
Donna's biggest lessons learnt on applying fundraising best practice
S...
2021-07-0535 minThe CharityComms podcastWellbeing in the age of social mediaJoin us for the latest episode of the CharityComms podcast as we continue our deep dive into wellbeing.
Guiding us through this episode is guest host Tereza Litsa, social media and content marketing manager at Lightful and Digital Woman for Good award winner. Tereza is joined by special guests; Hannah Lattimer, social media manager at Samaritans, Beth Kanter, trainer, virtual facilitator, non-profit innovator and wellbeing specialist and Jake Edwards, communications assistant and social media lead at Mermaids.
Tune in as Tereza and her guests discuss how to look after your wellbeing, and those around you, especially w...
2021-06-2131 minThe CharityComms podcastThe power of talking and building healthy mindsetsJoin us for the second episode in the latest series of the CharityComms podcast as we continue our deep dive into a topic close to our hearts - Wellbeing.
Guiding us through this episode is guest host Lally Wentworth, CharityComms' very own mentoring manager. And joining her for this episode are special guests; Susie Wright, Digital communications consultant, trainer, coach & facilitator, Deanne Palmer, Head of Brand and Marketing, Mental Health First Aid England, and Anil Ranchod, Head of PR and Press at the Chartered Management Institute.
Tune in as Lally and her guests discuss the power...
2021-05-1040 min
Tech for Good LiveVacuous WastelandsWelcome back to another episode of the Tech for Good Live podcast!
We’ve a lot to talk about this week, including:
The planned “Instagram for Children” spin-off seems to have been scrapped by Facebook. That’s good, but surprising news, because Instagram has always been indifferent about the harm they cause kids, so let’s see what happens there.
Big tech and the incoming anti-trust action. That sounds incredibly boring, but we’ll try to keep it fun.
And a really concerning “innovation” in prison tech.
Joining host Bex on the show t...
2021-04-2550 minThe CharityComms podcastAn introduction to all things Wellbeing with Kirsty MarrinsJoin us for the new series of the CharityComms podcast as we take a deep dive into a topic close to our hearts - Wellbeing.
Guiding us through our first episode is guest host Kirsty Marrins, freelance digital consultant, CharityComms trustee and of course co-author of our Wellbeing guide for comms professionals. And joining her for this episode are special guests; Lara Burns, chief digital officer at Scouts, Kirsty Campbell, senior regional relationship manager at Blood Cancer UK, and Robin Lanfear, communications manager at Impetus.
So tune in as Kirsty and her guests discuss the need...
2021-03-2257 min
On The Mind OfEp12 – Series Roundup: On The Mind Of Social Leaders in 2020In this final episode of the first OTMO series, host Joe Jenkins reflects back on the 11 conversations with 11 extraordinary social leaders through 2020. Recognising that the episodes were all recorded online against the backdrop of the global pandemic, inevitably COVID-19 cast a shadow across all the conversations - setting an incredible test for every leader and organisation. Yet throughout the series, Joe was struck by the ways in which every leader stepped up to the challenge.
Appreciating the diversity of guests, bringing a refreshing breadth and depth of perspectives, Joe draws out 5 key leadership themes and concerns that emerged consistently throughout th...
2021-02-2239 minThe CharityComms podcastTalking passion, determination and great comms with Zoe Guy and Tom MaddersPassionate people inspire others – especially in the world of comms but what is it that drives these inspiring trailblazers? In the last of our current podcast series, focusing on inspiring charity communicators and what inspires them, we get under the skin of YoungMinds’ Zoe Guy and Tom Madders by asking what motivates them.
You can access a full transcription of the podcast here.
2020-11-2341 min
Third Sector PodcastPodcast #20: FacebookThis month, we look at Facebook. It's a vital fundraising tool, but can charities justify giving money to an organisation that has been criticised for allowing fake news and hate speech? Third Sector’s senior reporter, Stephen Delahunty, explored this issue in the most recent edition of Third Sector and speaks to Sarah Clarke of CharityComms and digital expert Zoe Amar to find out how the situation has developed.This episode of the Third Sector podcast is sponsored by Markel UK. https://uk.markel.com/Although it’s been a difficult year for everyone, you’d struggle to find a sector...
2020-10-3047 minThe CharityComms podcastBeing a mentor and staying motivated with Enda GuinanContinuing our series dedicated to putting inspirational charity folk in the spotlight this episode we speak to one of our very own Inspiring Communicator Award winners.
Catching up with Sarcoma UK's Enda Guinan we discuss how to keep motivated, inspiring confidence in others and of course what it means to be charity communicator in today's world.
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2020-10-0532 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 minThe CharityComms podcastLived experiences and being your true self: A conversation with Collette PhilipAs part of the relaunched CharityComms podcast we're turning the spotlight on charity communicators who inspire all those around them.
This episode whirlwind of energy Collette Philip, MD and founder of Brand by Me, speaks about how important it is to do the stuff you love, making sure you are not compromising on what you believe in, and being able to say to yourself “this is what I love and this is what I’m doing”.
2020-08-1349 minThe CharityComms podcastComedy and Cancer: A conversation with Karen HobbsFor the relaunch of the CharityComms podcast we're turning the spotlight on charity communicators who inspire all those around them.
First up, we spoke to Karen Hobbs, cancer information officer at The Eve Appeal who told us all about how she uses comedy and tales of her own experience with gynae cancer to help others understand less openly talked about health issues.
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2020-06-0842 minTech for Good LiveWhere Does The Money Go?t’s October! Which means it is officially autumn. October, as you all know, is officially the greatest month of the year. A season of mist and mellow fruitfulness.
As the golden leaves slowly tumble from their branches, we’ll be covering a range of fascinating stories. The ongoing NHS privatisation is on our agenda. The CharityComms survey results are out, and as you’d imagine, everything is not ok.
We have a guest with us!
Hera Hussain - Feminist and founder of award winning tech project, ChaynHQ, helping survivors of abuse get...
2019-10-0449 minThe CharityComms podcastDigital distraction – cutting through the hypeFor this episode, we tackled the subject of digital distractions and how to see past the bells and whistles to ensure the digital services you're providing do justice to your cause and the people you support.
First up, we spoke to Emma Dalby Bowler, digital content and marketing manager and Gareth John, digital development manager from Mind on how they crafted needs-based user personas and centred this in their digital content creation process.
We were also joined by Matt Collins, founder of Platypus Digital to get his thoughts on ensuring digital is founded in serving...
2019-04-1757 minThe CharityComms podcastSmall charities - innovating on a shoestringFor this episode,we spoke to comms and digital leads at two small charities who presented at the CharityComms Small charities communications conference 2018. They undertook projects which could be have been costly and challenging, instead, working with the budgets and resources they had, making the most of their size to innovate, testing their assumptions and getting stuck in.
First up, we spoke to Scott Roberts, formerly PR, communications and celebrity manager at Havens House Children's Hospice about the podcast he created during his time at the hospice to tell stories that wouldn't otherwise have been heard.
2019-01-211h 02The CharityComms podcastEngagement wasn't built in a day, part 2In the second episode of our two-parter on audience engagement, Robyn and Sushi chat to Matt Haworth about tech, from how you can innovate today, to horizon scanning so far down the line, even Alexa couldn't see it coming.
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Transcript coming soon
Resources from this episode:
The slides from Matt's presentation at the Future of audience engagement conference
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2018-11-1953 minThe CharityComms podcastEngagement wasn't built in a day, part 1In the first episode of a two-parter on audience engagement, Robyn and Sushi chat to Marnie and James from the NSPCC digital team about how they keep their audiences front and centre when creating campaigns. They also give the lowdown on how the NSPCC has taken its audience-centred ethos and applied it to website development.
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Resources from this episode:
The slides from James and Marnie's presentation at the Future of audience engagement conference
2018-10-1136 minThe CharityComms podcastContent strategy – why is it so hot right now?In this episode, Sushi and Robyn explore the world of content strategy – why has it been such a buzzword this year? Is it simply a template you can fill out with boxes to be ticked throughout the year? Spoiler alert, it’s a bit more complicated.
We spoke to Claudia Knowles, digital content strategist at Breast Cancer Care, about the charity’s innovative app, BECCA. We also spoke to Amanda Diamond, senior content lead at the Government Digital Service (who has since moved to head of content design at ACAS) about the content strategy the organisation is implemen...
2018-08-0649 min
Tech for Good LiveTFGL Weekly - Papers, PleaseAnother change to the lineup in this holiday season, Bex & Jonny are back from their American adventure and producer Paul is back on the buttons after a trip to Barcelona (spoiler alert, Barcelona is a nice place to go on holiday, who knew!?)This week, Sacha Wynne and Fay Schofield ably deputise for Ben and Greg as the team re-visit CASTs digital principles, the rise of employee activism at big tech companies and somehow end up giving a collective thumbs up to a video game released in 2013, it's some cutting-edge tech news reporting. S...
2018-08-0449 minThe CharityComms podcastDigital leadership and challenging the status quo, part 2In this episode, Sushi and Robyn deep dive into the world of digital transformation with two digital leadership experts; Zoe Amar, of Zoe Amar Communications and Brani Milosevic, a freelance digital strategist and consultant. We explore how to achieve digital transformation at your organisation, from senior leadership buy-in, to empowering yourself to set the wheels in motion.
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Resources from this episode:
Zoe's presentation slides from our digital conference in 2017
Brani's presentation...
2018-05-2150 minThe CharityComms podcastDigital leadership and challenging the status quoFor our first episode, we went digital - becoming a digital leader within your team and challenging the status quo.
First up, we had Jon Ware, who took us through the successful content strategy he pioneered and rolled out during his time as digital lead at Anthony Nolan.
We also chat to Chris Flood, content strategy lead at Cancer Research UK, who gave us a crash course in implementing Agile ways of working.
This episode is part one of two, in part two we will be getting into digital leadership with two digital...
2018-04-0953 min
sounddelivery podcastsCharityComms Goes LiveOur latest sounddelivery podcast highlights the work we do for other organisation. This episode shows how you can capture an event - whether conference or seminar using audio. CharityComms held their October seminar at NCVO, London. Over 100 people attended...
2008-10-2800 minsounddelivery podcastsLive from CharityCommsWelcome to a new year, and a new look to the sounddelivery podcasts. We want to share with you the work we've been doing and give you some tips and advice on how to make the most of your audio...
2008-02-0100 min