Third Sector Podcast

This week Rebecca and Emily discuss the news stories that have caught their eye over the past week, including the preferred candidate to chair the Charity Commission, Nowzad, the RNLI and royal charities coming under scrutiny over donations. (Episode recorded 8 December)And as ever, there's a Good News Bulletin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca and Emily discuss the impact that misinformation and conspiracy theories can have on charities. They speak to Will Moy, the chief executive of the fact-checking charity Full Fact, about what charities can do to tackle misinformation.And as ever, there's a Good News Bulletin of positive or quirky news stories from the past week.Links to the organisations and research referred to in the episode are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily discuss the broad range of fraudulent activity that affects the charity sector - and what charities can do to protect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily is joined by Kathy Evans, chief executive of Children England and James Watson O'Neill, chief executive of SignHealth, to talk about the objectives of the Civil Society Group. Plus, Emily and Andy reflect on the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow, and swap stories in this week's Good News Bulletin.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca and Emily discuss charity lotteries, which were one of the top 10 most complained-about fundraising methods last year, according to the Fundraising Regulator.They are joined by Gerald Oppenheim, the chief executive of the Fundraising Regulator and Carmel Hudson, lottery manager at Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, to talk about the benefits of lotteries, the nature of the complaints, and how charities can avoid them. And in this week's good news bulletin, they chat about the rise of donations in lieu of Christmas cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca and Emily chat to Mhairi Sharp, chief executive of that National Emergencies Trust, about the charity's eventful first two years in operation. And as ever, they bring you their Good News Bulletin of positive or quirky news stories from the past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Rebecca and Emily discuss the upcoming COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, and chat about the cover article from the latest edition of Third Sector which explores how fundraising can be more environmentally friendly. Check out the full article on the Third Sector website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Third Sector Podcast senior reporter Stephen Delahunty and news editor Andy Ricketts discuss whether charities face having to pay the Charity Commission for its services. It comes after Ian Karet, interim chair of the regulator, was questioned about the measure at the commission's annual public meeting last week. In response to a question about whether the commission had abandoned plans to introduce charges for its services, Karet said he could not say for certain the idea had been scrapped, but described it as a “political decision” that had more traction under both of his predecessors.Stephen and Andy look back over the history of this long-running story and chew over where it could go next. They also discuss the appointment of a new charities minister and in the Good News Bulletin discover the correct term for a baby porcupine and celebrate a major milestone for the online giving platform JustGiving.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca and Emily find out more about a charter designed to combat racism in charities dealing with violence against women and girls. They are joined by guests Gisela Valle, chief executive of the Latin American Women’s Rights Service, and the anti-racism campaigner and Labour Oxford City Councillor Shaista Aziz, who have been involved in creating the charter. And in the Good News Bulletin, Rebecca and Emily are joined by Andy Ricketts to chat about running the London Marathon, how much has been raised so far, and some of the fun records that were broken in this year's race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca and Emily discuss the fact that two weeks after Baroness Barran was shuffled out of the Charities Minister job, her replacement has still not been appointed.And there's a good news bulletin of quirky, upbeat news stories from the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.