Impact On The Ground
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Our informative podcast digs deep into what it means to make impactful change in our society. We spotlight a variety of guests, including CSR and social impact experts and charity and social enterprise representatives. Want to be featured? Get in touch with auni@whatimpact.com.
Chapter One: Importance of Literacy & Volunteering Partnerships
In 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!
Nov 06 2023
inHope: People in Crisis & Volunteering
In 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!
Jan 30 2023
Trees for Cities: Impact of Green Spaces
In 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!
Jan 30 2023
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Modern Grantmaking
In 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!
Dec 16 2021
The Value of Heart-based Communication
In 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!
Nov 18 2021
Transforming Lives Through Sport
In 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 blind and visually impaired people in our society. How can you get involved with, learn from or support visually impaired communities? Listen to this episode to find out!
Oct 12 2021