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Piers Townley
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🖊️ PR Manager @ The Brain Tumour Charity, 🎙️ podcaster @ The Charity Show & fighter jet flying journo to juggling two teens.
The latter the toughest. 💯 own views.
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Piers Townley @pierstownley.bsky.social · Sep 25
#TheCharityShow podcast.
Music to your third sector ears:

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

Listen now 🎙️
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Have you ever thought about a career shift? Daisy found passion in nursing through clinical trials and supporting patients. #NursingJourney

https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/news/supporter-stories/daisys-story-clinical-research-nurse/
I considered leaving nursing, then I discovered clinical trials ~Daisy s story
Explore the unique role of a Clinical Research Nurse, blending patient care with scientific research and clinical trials. Read more.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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🎙️In the new ep. of #TheCharityShow we're joined by Howard Taylor, CEO of the #LumosFoundation the international charity founded by J.K. Rowling, working to end the institutionalisation of children around the world.

@lumosfoundation.bsky.social @thegoodstudio.bsky.social

⭐ pod.fo/e/361cbe

#Lumos
The Charity Show: J.K. Rowling’s Lumos: The global fight to keep children out of institutions - with Howard Taylor OBE
This week, Tim and Piers are joined by Howard Taylor, CEO of Lumos Foundation, the international charity founded by J.K. Rowling that is working to end the institutionalisation of children around t...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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🧶“Knitting has always been a passion of mine, and I find so much joy insharing my creations with others. This time, I wanted to do something extra special by supporting a cause that’s close to my heart, The Brain Tumour Charity."
#TomDaley #TheBraintumourCharity

⭐ bit.ly/4rHFDsG
Bready, steady, go!
Olympian Tom Daley and Renault UK have teamed up to launch a unique knitted online auction to support The Brain Tumour Charity. Enter here!
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December 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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🎙️ “There are better ways to bring children up than being in institutions and orphanages."

⭐ Streaming on Monday the new episode of #TheCharityShow chats with Howard Taylor CEO of
@lumosfoundation.bsky.social

🎧 Set your podcast reminder!

#Lumos #ThirdSector #charities @thegoodstudio.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Join Cumnock's crime author Emma Christie on her virtual book tour supporting The Brain Tumour Charity! How do you show support for causes? #BookTour

https://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/25666492.cumnock-authors-virtual-book-tour-support-cancer-charity/
Cumnock author on virtual book tour to support cancer charity
A crime writer from Cumnock is on a virtual book tour to support a cancer charity close to her heart.
www.cumnockchronicle.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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"At what point do we acknowledge that we're not at early days anymore?"

@emilyharle.bsky.social asks when the principles of the Civil Society Covenant will start to shine through in interactions between the government and the voluntary sector.

🎧 Podcast: bit.ly/3Kzm8Sb
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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"The designation recognises outstanding care for children diagnosed with brain tumours"

@braintumourcharity.bsky.social #TheBrainTumourCharity www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2567031...

@tessajowellbcm.bsky.social
Glasgow hospital among first in Scotland to receive prestigious award
A children's hospital in Glasgow has been recognised for its excellence in care.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Following this week’s Budget, we’re calling on the brain tumour community to help MPs understand the financial realities of a diagnosis — and the urgent need for national action. #BrainTumourCharity #NationalStrategy #TheBudget
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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⭐ Innovative shops & cause-themed spaces are coming to define a new breed of charity retail says Robin Osterley #CharityRetailAssociation

@sheltercharity.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org

👉 LINK IN BIO

#CharityShops #Charity #Shelter #CRUK #TheCharityShow #thirdsector
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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“I feel like I’m transforming the grief of it into positive action." #EmmaChristie @braintumourcharity.bsky.social

“I’m hopeful that the research will offer hope, comfort, and even a cure for families like mine in the not-too-distant future.”
#TheBrainTumourCharity

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Acclaimed Scottish crime author Emma Christie launches virtual book tour
Emma Christie is teaming up with book influencer Kelly Lacey to launch a 12-day online book tour to support The Charity. Read more.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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🎙️ Online platforms like #Vinted not a threat but a benefit to our members says Robin Osterley OBE, CEO of #CharityRetailAssociation

🎧 Listen to #TheCharityShow's latest podcast episode as we lift the lid on high street #thirdsector retail

⭐#CharityShops #TheGoodStudio @thegoodstudio.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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🤔 The rise of fast fashion - a threat to the #charity retail sector?

🎙️ Robin Osterley OBE, CEO of the #CharityRetailAssociation explains the dilemma to #TheCharityShow

🎧 LINK IN BIO

#ThirdSector #Retail #CharityShops #charities #FastFashion
November 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Peter Kay will donate 2026 tour proceeds to 12 cancer charities. Will you support this incredible cause? #CharityEvent

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-11-26/peter-kay-to-donate-proceeds-from-2026-stand-up-tour-to-12-cancer-charities
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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#PeterKay #TheBrainTumourCharity

www.peterkay.co.uk
Peter Kay
Peter Kay Official Webpage - comedian, actor, writer, and director.
www.peterkay.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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⭐Incredible to be one of the 12 charities comedy legend #PeterKay has chosen to support with his upcoming 2026 tour!

🎉This will be transformational awareness for so many vital causes.

#HighProfileSupporter #TheBrainTumourCharity

@braintumourcharity.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

⭐ #Charityshops are often talked about but rarely understood. This week we’re joined by Robin Osterley OBE outgoing CEO #CharityRetailAssociation to explore what’s really happening on the high street.

#ThirdSector #Charity #TheCharityShow #NewEpisode #CharityRetailAssociation
November 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

🎙️ This week we’re joined by Robin Osterley OBE, outgoing Chief Executive of the #CharityRetailAssociation chatting all things on the high street.

🎧 Listen on your usual podcast platform 👉 pod.fo/e/3588ba

#ThirdSector #Retail #CharityShops #Charity #TheCharityShow #NewEpisode
The Charity Show: Charity shops - the real story: Changing landscapes and online opportunities - with Robin Osterley OBE
Charity shops are often talked about but rarely understood — so this week we’re joined by Robin Osterley OBE, outgoing Chief Executive of the Charity Retail Association, to explore what’s rea...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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🎙️ Next week #TheCharityShow sits down with Robin Osterley OBE, CEO of the Charity Retail Association who’s been leading the sector for almost a decade

🎧 Bookmark your podcast wish-list & listen in: podfollow.com/the-charity-...

#CharityRetailAssociation #ThirdSector #charities #charityshops
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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🎙️ Some brilliant #charities feature in the latest episode of #TheCharityShow:

⭐ @rnib.bsky.social
#RNIB
⭐ @contactfamilies.bsky.social
#ContactFamilies
⭐ #Scope
⭐ @footprintsbabyloss.bsky.social
#FootprintsBabyLoss

🎧 LINK IN BIO

#ThirdSector
@rnibradio.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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🎙️ There's still a lack of confidence in organisations when it comes to disability - Mark Hodgkinson CEO #Scope

🎙️ He joins Anna Tylor @rnib.bsky.social to chat inclusion

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#RNIB @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @rnibcymru.bsky.social @rnibscotland.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Join Elle on her journey to conquer Kilimanjaro for The Ali Ling Fund, honoring her mum’s legacy. How do you support meaningful causes#CharityChallengege

https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/news/supporter-stories/the-ali-ling-fund-takes-on-kilimanjaro/
The Ali Ling Fund takes on Kilimanjaro
Learn more about a heartfelt expedition to Kilimanjaro in January 2026, honouring a cherished memory and embracing adventure. Read here.
www.thebraintumourcharity.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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🌃 As the weather cools and the dark nights lengthen, we’re looking at some really generous, community-led initiatives across the UK - ones that are quite literally about keeping people warm!

🎙️ A new mini episode of #TheCharityShowBites drops today.

🎧https://podfollow.com/the-charity-show/view
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Here’s a clip of our witness from today’s BRAND NEW #Uncanny podcast episode, Case 3: The Devil’s Den UFO😱🛸👽

Find out - if you dare - why Terry won’t ever return to Devil’s Den...

Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts…😱😱😱
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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“There remain very few treatments for paediatric brain tumours and this exciting and truly ambitious trial aims to change this by offering treatments tailored to each child’s individual tumour."

#TheBrainTumourCharity #research #braintumour @braintumourcharity.bsky.social

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The Kent families turning tragedy into hope for other parents
Two Kent families who lost young children to brain tumours are helping fund a trial that could one day save others from the same heartbreak.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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🎙️ It's important to bring our individual experiences to the board says Anna Tylor Chair of Trustees @rnib.bsky.social

🎙️ With Mark Hodgkinson CEO #Scope, #TheCharityShow chats the evolution of inclusion

🎧 LINK IN BIO

#RNIB @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @rnibcymru.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM