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Impact On The GroundImpact on the ground | Straight Talk: Opening Doors with 10,000 Black InternsIn this episode, Tiia sits down with Nana Campbell, Chief Impact Officer at the 10,000 Interns Foundation and former whatimpact intern, to explore the growth and impact of the 10,000 Black Interns programme. From its humble beginnings to providing over 10,000 paid opportunities across 35 sectors, Nana shares insights on addressing inequality in the workplace, the importance of soft skills training, and how employers can get involved through pledging, mentoring, or sponsorship. An honest and inspiring conversation about creating pathways to meaningful careers and the ongoing work needed to drive equity in the UK job market.
2025-09-0524 min
Impact On The GroundImpact on the ground | Straight Talk: Hiring from the Margins with OffployIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, we sit down with Jacob Hill from Offploy for a real, no-fluff conversation about what it truly takes to support people with lived experience into employment. From navigating risk and strategy to challenging assumptions about the VCSE sector, Jacob brings clarity, candour, and a sharp understanding of the commercial realities behind social impact.
2025-06-0232 min
Impact On The GroundThe Garden Classroom: Reconnecting with natureIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Aimée Howarth about the work of The Garden Classroom! They explore how many children today are growing up disconnected from green spaces, estranged from the natural world and learning only through textbooks. The joy of getting their hands dirty, exploring nature, and discovering its wonders first-hand has become a rare experience for too many.
2025-04-1421 min
Impact On The GroundImpact on the Ground - Improving social mobilityThis Impact on the Ground episode focuses on the need for social mobility. Tiia is joined by two VCSEs, Centre of Excellence and Sports Inspired, listen to the podcast to learn more about our Christmas Campaign.
2024-11-2927 minImpact On The GroundTogether Estranged: How can we support Estranged Adults in the workplace?In this episode of Impact on The Ground, Tiia meets with Angel, the CEO of Together Estranged, to discuss their mission to support and empower individuals estranged from their families. Together Estranged is dedicated to providing therapy and support for estranged adults while working to increase social awareness and reduce the stigma around estrangement.
2024-10-0322 min
Impact On The GroundRecycling Lives - The importance of rehabilitation and giving backOn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia meets with the CEO of Recycling Lives, Alasdair Jackson about the origin behind the charity and the many projects they currently offer. The episode explores the need for recycling, rehabilitation and second chances. Listen to this episode to find out more!
2024-09-0922 min
Impact On The GroundIAMTHECODE FOUNDATION: Creating the next digital leadersIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Lady Mariéme Jemme about her inspiration behind creating the IAMTHECODE FOUNDATION. The episode explores the need for digital education and Lady Mariéme’s project to enable one million young people to learn how to code by 2030. Listen to this episode to find out more!
2024-04-1527 min
Impact On The GroundInternational Tree Foundation: Enhancing SustainabilityIn this Impact on the Ground episode, Tiia delves into the environmental, social and economic impact of tree planting in the UK and East Africa with Sam Pearson from the International Tree Foundation (ITF). The ITF supports sustainable community forestry projects in the UK and internationally, by working with partners to grow the right trees, in the right places, and for the right reasons! Tiia explores how sustainable living environments are made, how corporate partners can help with ITF’s core mission and how it aligns with the company's social impact and CSR goals. Listen to this episode to fi...
2024-03-0123 min
Impact On The GroundClear Voice: Power of TranslationIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Rachel Tew about the power of translation and the work of Clear Voice!
2024-01-2816 min
Impact On The GroundStartup Sherpas: Work Experience InnovationIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Hugo Pickford-Wardle about work experience innovation and the work of Startup Sherpas!
2024-01-1324 min
Impact On The GroundThe Silverlining Brain Injury Charity: Partnerships for the NHSIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia explores the importance of supporting people with brain injury with Dr Sherrie Baehr, the founder of The Silverlining Brain Injury Charity!
2023-12-1218 min
Impact On The GroundChapter One: Importance of Literacy & Volunteering PartnershipsIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia explores the importance of improving children's literacy for social mobility and the pathways to successful volunteering partnerships with Sarah Taylor from Chapter One! Chapter One is a charity working with 120 corporate partners across the UK to provide invaluable reading support to children in need. How can companies set up effective volunteering programs with charities? How does social value benefit both charities and companies when it comes to partnerships? Listen to this episode to find out!
2023-11-0629 min
Impact On The GroundTrees for Cities: Impact of Green SpacesIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia is joined by Rory Field, the Corporate Partnerships Manager from Trees for Cities to discuss the important impact of green spaces, especially in urban areas. How can companies support charities like Trees for Cities to help environmental causes? Interested to hear more? Listen to the full episode!
2023-01-3023 min
Impact On The GroundinHope: People in Crisis & VolunteeringIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia speaks with Steve Baker and Mick Connolly from inHope Bristol, a charity working to help the most vulnerable in our society – those in crisis. Whether it be homelessness, addiction, trauma or food insecurity, inHope’s work is there to support all. How can companies support charities like inHope with skills, money or volunteers? Listen to this episode to find out more!
2023-01-3026 min
Impact On The GroundModern GrantmakingIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia speaks with Gemma Bull, the author of Modern Grantmaking, about how the complex world of grant giving is changing. They dive deep into a discussion of what modern grantmaking ought to look like and how the experience of giving and getting grants can be improved for all. You can read more about Gemma's book Modern Grantmaking & get your copy on their website! Interested to hear more ? Listen to the full episode!
2021-12-0739 min
Impact On The GroundThe Value of Heart-based CommunicationIn this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia explores the role of communication in conflict resolution with Maria Arpa, the founder and CEO of The Centre for Peaceful Solutions. They dive deep into Maria's creation of the 'Dialogue Road Map' and her work in helping improve conflict resolution and communication in different places like schools, prisons, families and communities. How can you be actively focusing on heart-based communication and supporting your community? Listen to this episode to find out!
2021-11-1833 min
Impact On The GroundTransforming Lives Through SportIn this episode of Impact on the Ground , Tiia is joined by Mark Winder, the CEO of Goalball UK, to discuss how the sport designed for people who are blind and partially sighted has helped build communities and transform lives across the UK. They also discuss the struggles and successes of smaller charities and the importance of inclusion for the disabled in our society. How can you get involved with, learn from or support visually impaired communities? Listen to this episode to find out!
2021-10-1229 min
Impact On The GroundPromoting well-being in our communitiesIn this episode of Impact on the Ground , Tiia speaks with Martine Verweij, the founder of Marathon Kids UK, about the growth of her charity and her experience in working on improving the long-term health and well-being of children across the UK. How can companies support well-being charities and benefit the beneficiaries, their employees and the local community? Listen to this episode to find out!
2021-09-2826 minImpact On The GroundPartnering with smaller charitiesThe Foundation for Social Improvement is a registered charity that was founded 12 years ago with the purpose of supporting small charities and helping them make an impact. In this episode Janine Edwards and Tiia Sammallahti discuss how smaller charities don't always have the tools and resources to be as effective as they can be. They mention the benefits of partnering with smaller charities, impact reporting, impact measurement and short term change vs longer term impact.
2021-09-0741 minImpact On The GroundNick EdeNew podcast episode is here! This week on Impact on the Ground Tiia Sammallahti speaks with Nick Ede, the host of Charitable Radio and the founder or East of Eden. How can charities and companies forge meaningful collaborations, raise funds for important causes and make a big difference? Dive in and find out!
2021-08-2635 minImpact On The GroundThe story of whatimpactIn this episode we get an insight into the journey of our CEO Tiia Sammallahti and how whatimpact came to be! As Tiia says, “whatimpact, it started 20 years ago from my personal desire to help.” The company has come a long way since and this episode takes a look at its origins, the challenges along the way as well as its future goals. This episode also offers a chance to learn more about Tiia and her experience in the industry.
2021-08-0534 minImpact On The GroundArnab DuttIn this episode Tiia and Arnab talk about the Social Value Act Enhancements, the back ground of the changes and what this means for companies.
2021-07-2146 minImpact On The GroundImpactful AudioAudio Mango is "the only portable podcast and audio recording studio - driven right to your door." In this episode we welcome Gavin Fenton who is the founder of this business to talk about impactful audio.
2021-07-1437 minImpact On The GroundImpact on the Ground: PossiblePossible is a smaller climate charity focusing on individuals, governments and policy changes. In this episode Patrik and Tiia discuss transport, avaiation, energy and diet. Possible has a partnership with Ben & Jerry's as well as Brompton Bicycles. They work on a cultural level, find out what all this means by listening to the riveting discussion.
2021-06-2923 minImpact On The GroundFathm: Tackling the spread of misinformation and disinformationThis sees episode Fergus Bell from Fathm talk about the difference between misinformation and disinformation. Fathm is an organisation that works with newsrooms to tackle the spread of fake news. What is a fact? What role do cultural differences play in the spread of misinformation? Is independent journalism dead? Find out this and more by listening to this riveting discussion.
2021-06-1530 minImpact On The GroundConservation Collective on Nature RestorationDid you know that less than three percent of global philanthropic funding goes to the environment? This episode sees the Conservation Collective and the Lanka Environment Fund talk about terrestrial ecosystem conservation, marine conservation and responsible tourism. The speakers explain how they work to empower local communities as well as local conservationists. The conversation goes on to talk about company-charity collaborations, how people can get involved in restoration work and how to monitor impact.
2021-06-0135 minImpact On The GroundBaltic Sea Action Group: How can complex environmental challenges be solved?Anna Kotsalo-Mustonen from Baltic Sea Action Group and Tiia Sammallahti from WhatImpact discuss the many complex challenges related to nature and the sea. Topics discussed include pollution, algae and changing the way farming is done. Other interesting topics include impact reporting and measurement as well as company-charity partnerships. Anna explains how both parties have value to contribute.
2021-05-2545 minImpact On The GroundMediating divorce and separation in a cost effective and caring wayMartin Ellis, the Service Manager at Mediation MK, explains how his charity supports families going through divorce and separation. The charity's service helps parents to navigate separation in a way that is both cost effective and puts the needs of children at the forefront. As Martin puts it, “The impact that we make per pound is far greater than the impact that would be made through the court process.”
2021-04-0128 minImpact On The GroundCharities championing mental health through COVID-19While US Active are experts in transforming young peoples' mental health through exercise, Changes Bristol have championed a peer to peer support method to help both direct beneficiaries and company clients. Listen to this episode to find out how these charities have adjusted their service to suit the needs of beneficiaries over lockdown, as well as how they could be of help to you and/or your staff.
2021-02-1941 minImpact On The GroundAre some charities cool while others are stigmatised?This episode of Impact on the Ground is with guests Marian Nicholson from Herpes Virus Association and Jo Oxlade from Brook. Tiia hosts a discussion about stigmatised causes and why they don't get enough support from corporates, even when they address issues that affect the whole population.
2021-01-2044 minImpact On The GroundIntroducing MediCinema: cinema with a differenceCan cinema really be a tool for igniting resilience amongst hospital patients? Tiia sits down with Kat Mason, CEO of MediCinema charity. Kat explains the power of cinema for her beneficiaries, in which ways the charity chooses to work with companies, and how long term company partnerships create long term benefits.
2021-01-2038 minImpact On The GroundAfrica's Gift: a holistic approach to charity workTiia interviews Ken Dunn, Founder and Chairman of Africa's Gift, a charity that works with community members in South Africa to effect positive developmental change. In this insightful episode Ken explains why helping school children is not just about education; his experience in the field sheds light on the importance of the cycle of influence, for Africa's Gift and across all charity work.
2021-01-0538 minImpact On The GroundActioning the change you want to make with Miisa MinkMiisa Mink is the founder and chief doer at DrivenWoman, a company that supports women on the route to finding their drive and fulfilling their goals. Tiia and Miisa delve into a variety of topics, including how both men and women can use 'the feminine way' to lead, and how we can all flourish and create abundance in whatever sector/area of life we choose to, in a way that is harmonious with economic prosperity.
2020-12-0229 minImpact On The GroundTiia and Howard Jones talk charity-company collaborationHoward Jones has a background in working within the charity sector, and now operates as the Head of Sustainability and Community at an investment company. Howard draws on his own experience in both the third and private sectors as Tiia and Howard delve deeper into how to create and maintain effective partnerships in the sharing of resources.
2020-11-2538 minImpact On The GroundCOVID-19 - not all bad for charities?This episode explores how charities fare when crisis hits and the politically dependent nature of the sector. Tiia sits down with Peter Walsh, Head of Fundraising at Hampshire Medical Fund and Helen O'donnell, Chief Executive and Director of Partnerships at Children's University to explore how both their charities have ended up thriving in different ways through COVID-19.
2020-11-2439 minImpact On The GroundWhat makes a social enterprise?Join Tiia as she interviews social enterprise representatives Daniel Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Birmingham Enterprise Community, and Mandy Manners and Kate Baily, sobriety & wellbeing coaches, authors of Love Yourself Sober and founders of Love Sober. This episode explores what it means to be a social enterprise, how they operate, how they're funded, and much more.
2020-11-2231 minImpact On The GroundTiia and Tom Levitt discuss The Company Citizenwhatimpact CEO Tiia Sammallahti and consultant for responsible business Tom Levitt discuss what it means to be a company citizen. Tiia and Tom present their thoughts on why language is so important when it comes to company-charity engagement, how charities can best approach companies, how companies can better engage with charities, whether you can put a price tag on impact output, and more.
2020-11-2136 minImpact On The GroundWelcome to Impact On The Ground!This series will dig deep into what it means to make impactful change in our society. Listen to our trailer for a sneak peak of what to expect!Impact On The Ground is hosted by tech for good company whatimpact.com. You can find out more about whatimpact by heading to our website or connecting with us on social media: @whatimpact.
2020-11-1901 min
Female Founders Journey To TechpreneurshipFemale tech entrepreneur launches game-changing CSR toolThe tech-for-good platform whatimpact is set to standardise CSR launches with a promise to help us live more sustainably by 2030.
Tiia Sammallahti CEO/Founder of whatImpact, whatimpact is a ground-breaking and innovative AI tool designed to revolutionise the social impact world.
Tiia with her non-tech background was initially afraid of setting up a tech platform but forged ahead with passion and resilience to launch this powerful AI driven platform that is set to change the way individuals and organisations fulfil their social responsibility.
whatimpact was created by the visionary and dedicated passion of...
2020-11-1752 min