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The Good Studio @thegoodstudio.bsky.social · 4d

Why do so many podcasts never make it past episode six? 👀
The reason’s simpler than you might think…

#Podcasting #CharitySector #ThirdSector #Nonprofit #PodcastTips #TheGoodStudio

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 2d

🎃UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN: DAY 9🎃

Today is one of our strangest, most convincing cases so far - Case 9: Is Walter There?☎

Deeply spooky stuff from #Uncanny listener Simon - is it really proof of contact from beyond the grave?

Send your questions and theories on the case to [email protected]!👻

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TBTC Healthcare Engagement Team @healthcareengage.bsky.social · 3d

On Friday, while we were visiting the Neuro-Oncology team in Oxford, we visited the team at the Maggie's centre. It's always a pleasure being in such a lovely space that can be a sanctuary for so many living with cancer when they visit their hospital. Find out more here: www.maggies.org/our-centres/

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 4d

🫏 Saturday just gone wasn’t just another day in the calendar — it was #WorldAnimalDay. And this year, it’s a milestone: 100 years since it first launched back in 1925. The official 2025 theme - “Save Animals, Save the Planet.”

🐹 Find out more #TheCharityShowBites LINK IN BIO ☝️

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 5d

Thoughts today with Lewis Moody MBE, his wife Annie & family after he bravely shared the news of his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis this morning.

Lewis joined us back on Episode 14, to discuss the incredible work of The Lewis Moody Foundation.

podfollow.com/the-charity-... #LewisMoody

The Charity Show: Lewis Moody's challenge, Davina McCall's news and Sir Chris Hoy's legacy - with Lewis Moody MBE

In episode 14 of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are joined by former England rugby captain Lewis Moody MBE, who shares his journey from the rugby field to leading the Lewis M...

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Piers Townley @pierstownley.bsky.social · 5d

Awful news but Lewis is and remains, such a legend and the inspiration behind #TheLewisMoodyFoundation helping so many others diagnosed with a brain tumour @braintumourcharity.bsky.social @sallynugent.bsky.social

#LewisMoody #TheBrainTumourCharity

www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/...

Ex-England captain reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis after ‘minor’ symptom

The 47-year-old discovered weakness in his shoulder during a gym session before being diagnosed

www.independent.co.uk

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Piers Townley @pierstownley.bsky.social · 9d

#TheBrainTumourCharity

#SophieKinsella #JennyColgan #JojoMoyes #LisaJewell #MikeGayle #MattThorne #StellaDuffy

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Piers Townley @pierstownley.bsky.social · 9d

⭐ Authors Galore ⭐

🎧Be part of this TONIGHT supporting #TheBrainTumourCharity via Livestream!

"I’m so excited that some of my brilliant author friends have organised a celebration event in London - all about my books!"
Sophie Kinsella

📽️ Livestream tickets £6: www.waterstones.com/events/shopa...

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 10d

🎃It’s the launch of the #UNCANNY HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN🎃

A brand new mini-case every day here until #Halloween!

Today’s nugget of terror is Case 1: Mrs Murphy Says Hello👋

Go to the #Uncanny podcast feed for an extended audio version and exclusive trailer for the upcoming brand new #Uncanny series!

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 10d

"I don't think it's always fair to say that charities are risk averse. We might just be more comfortable with taking risk in different ways"

Helen McShane on how Young Lives vs Cancer is approaching risk in its innovation work with early-stage business ventures.

🎧 Podcast: bit.ly/4pQv3i4

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 11d

🎙️ In the latest episode of #TheCharityShow we've learnt a new phrase: 'activity hunger'.

⭐ Luckily Anna Hoddinott from the fantastic #JohnLyonsCharity is on hand to explain what is is & how they're tackling it head-on.

🎧 Listen in: pod.fo/e/333218

#ThirdSector @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 12d

🎙️NEW EP: This week we dig into the issue of activity hunger with Anna Hoddinott from the #JohnLyon'sCharity + we reflect on charities' response to Trump & the Duchess of York fallout.

🎧Take a listen 👉 pod.fo/e/333218

@johnlyonscharity.bsky.social

#ActivityHunger #SmallCharities #Trump

The Charity Show: Activity Hunger: Why play and fun matter just as much as food - with Anna Hoddinott

School holidays should mean fun, friends and freedom – but for too many families, the reality is stress, screens and tough choices. In this episode, Tim and Piers explore the idea of activity hun...

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Piers Townley @pierstownley.bsky.social · 16d

#TheCharityShow podcast.
Music to your third sector ears:

✅ #charity insights ✅
✅ #leadership CEOs ✅
✅ #fundraiser superstars ✅
✅ #thirdsector news ✅

Listen now 🎙️
podfollow.com/the-charity-...

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 16d

😀 How many times have you done charity comms on the fly...

🎙️ Stephanie Slater MBE founder CEO #SchoolFoodMatters tells how she was putting the press release together for the #SchoolFoodReview on the steps of the Department of Education!

🎧 LISTEN NOW: LINK IN BIO ☝️

@schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 17d

❓ Who remembers #LiveAid?

❓ Who remembers which star flew Concorde between the UK & US to play on stage in the same day...

🌟 Find out as #TheCharityShowBites delves into #thirdsector trans-Atlantic #charity collaborations.

🎧 LINK IN BIO ☝️

#SpecialRelationship

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 18d

🎙️ "The power of optimism" is super important in the charity sector says Stephanie Slater MBE, founder CEO of
@schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social

🎧 Find out more, listen now: LINK IN BIO ☝️

#thirdsector #charities #socialgood #TheCharityShow #SchoolFoodMatters

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 19d

🎙️NEW BITES EP: In the wake of President #Trump's UK visit last week, the latest #BITES reflects on the special relationship between the UK and the US when it comes to charity.

🎧Take a listen : pod.fo/e/32edb8

#Charity #UKUS #SpecialRelationship #TheCharityShow
#ThirdSector #Nonprofit

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 22d

Do you listen to our Secret Life of Prisons #podcast?

We're heading to the Uni of Greenwich for a special live recording of our next episode – and you’re invited 🎙️

🗓️ Tuesday 23 September
🕰️ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Lower Deck, University of Greenwich
🎟️ shorturl.at/5qg6B

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 24d

🎉 Explaining the School Food Review & the progress made on it so far...

🎙️ Stephanie Slater MBE, founder CEO of @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social chats to #TheCharityShow about this transformational charity.

🎧 Find out more, listen now: LINK IN BIO ☝️

#SchoolFoodMatters #thirdsector #charities

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 25d

🎙️ This week: Stephanie Slater MBE, founder CEO of #SchoolFoodMatters, the charity that has been transforming children’s experiences of food in schools for almost two decades.

🎧 LISTEN NOW: LINK IN BIO ☝️

@schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social #thirdsector #charities #socialgood #FreeSchoolMeals

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The Good Studio @thegoodstudio.bsky.social · 26d

So, here's the first of a new Lead Generation series: bite-sized reflections on charity comms, inspired by walks with Winnie.

This week: why should charities podcast? Well, the stats speak for themselves:
🎧 22% of UK adults listen weekly - most for 3+ hours
⏱️ Avg. listen = 85–90% of each episode

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 26d

📢 NEW EP: Fantastic to welcome Stephanie Slater MBE, the inspirational Chief Exec @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social on to this week's show to discuss the charity's journey from parental mission to national policy-changing powerhouse.

🎧Link in Bio ☝️

#SchoolFoodMatters #thirdsector #charities

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The Good Studio @thegoodstudio.bsky.social · 29d

We’ve officially launched The Good Studio! 🎉

Our mission is simple: to give charities the space, tools and support they need for creative comms - without big-agency fees or complexity.

Get in touch: [email protected]

#TheGoodStudio #CharityComms #ThirdSector #PodcastingForGood

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 New episode Monday - we’ve got a great interview with Stephanie Slater, CEO of @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social - who’s just been awarded an MBE for her work to improve school meals and children’s relationship with food.

🎧 podfollow.com/the-charity-...

#SchoolFoodMatters #thirdsector #charities

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UK Charity News @uk-charity.bsky.social · Sep 11

Can art change lives? Helena's auction for The Brain Tumour Charity proves it can. Join the fight with us! #ArtForACause

https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/news/supporter-stories/one-sculpture-auction-two-friends-connected/

One striking sculpture auction - two friends connected by The Brain Tumour Charity

Explore the sculpture auction featuring Helena s captivating artworks, a tribute to courage and friendship amid personal loss. Read more.

www.thebraintumourcharity.org

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