Mark Russell
Chief executive of The Children's Society with extensive leadership experience in children’s charities, discussing sector pressures, wellbeing of leaders and a major fundraising appeal.
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Jul 3, 2023 • 35min
Ep 43. Mark Russell, CEO The Children's Society: Fighting for Hope and Happiness
Mark Russell, CEO of The Children's Society, discusses the fight for hope and happiness for young people in the UK, exploring topics such as the UK government's Illegal Migration Bill and the low well-being rates of British children. He sets out the goal of overturning the decline in children's well-being by 2030 and emphasizes the importance of investing in children's emotional and mental health. The chapter descriptions include the origins of The Children's Society, advice for becoming a CEO, the role of volunteers, and the need for a society that prioritizes children's well-being.
Sep 12, 2025 • 36min
The Children’s Society’s boss on the challenges of leadership in a time of polycrisis
Mark Russell, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, shares his extensive leadership experience in charities, tackling the unique challenges of leading through a time of polycrisis. He candidly discusses the mental health toll of constant crises and the importance of boundary-setting for well-being. Mark emphasizes the necessity for leaders to model healthy behavior and calls for boards to better support exhausted executives. He also highlights a major fundraising appeal aimed at improving child well-being and the vital role of collaboration in driving impactful change.
