Do More Good Podcast

"Much done, much more to do."This episode features the CEO of the Football Foundation, Robert Sullivan. The former consultant, special adviser and Strategy Director at the FA began his new role in early 2020, deciding how to best invest in the grassroots game with funding from the government, the Football Association and the Premier League. The boys kick off with a dose of nostalgia and a controversial theory about Scotland then we discuss how careers are like bouldering - developing skills, looking for opportunities and leaps of faith. Robert describes how his career took him from funder to investor, in the biggest transfer of the week. We talk alignment of strategy, crafting the perfect CV, power, relationships and influence. We spend two billion pounds and make a bid for the world cup without waiting for people to put their hands up for help - as often those who need it most, can't. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or sta

"Back then it was so... awkward."Our guest this week is an award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger. Jonny Benjamin was the star of an iconic mental health campaign, #FindMike - to reconnect with the man who had talked him out of jumping from a bridge in London six years earlier. Kenneth and James kick things off with the trivial matter of people who have changed their lives before we get onto social media, the longer-terms effect of the pandemic and the impact of a difficult diagnosis. We talk religion, the importance of language and going viral globally. Jonny explains how the story is still ongoing. There's the power of youth, working for the next generation and, as ever, how collaboration is the answer - all done in time for an ice cream.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially th

"I need to make as much impact as I can."Episode 77 features Fleurie, the campaigner, Business Growth Director, BIMA100 winner, Bournemouth Uni 30 under 30, XTinction Rebellion member but not, it seems, the owner of a watch. We start with James making the case to ban ice skating and Kenneth admitting to some overzealous celebrating on the sidelines. Then there's how veganism sparked curiosity and a passion, then the confidence to pursue a path towards making an impact. We talk about the boring charity sector, how we're all getting woke and the skill of the master networkers. From there we're on to the ultimate VIP Club for purposeful brands, acquiring B-Corp status and the benefits it brings. There are tips on crafting an inner circle of organisers, what needs to change, including the war with the fridge before finally, James reveals the new merchandise line. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes withou

"If it doesn't spark joy then we don't do it."James and Kenneth are struggling to say Participatory Giving in our latest Spotlight episode. We’re joined by Natasha and Markella, who have no such problem as they describe Camden Giving’s mission to end local poverty and inequality in Camden. They tell us how volunteering, participatory funding, resident decision-making and employment opportunities are key in creating equality, and how they’ve leant that the way these things are delivered is key.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

"It's a heart not a head thing."We like to delve into careers at the Do More Good podcast and this one is packed. From a childhood on the road to encouraging more women into politics, years spent in the Dalai Lama’s Tibetan community and working at the Jo Cox Foundation. Catherine Anderson is the Executive Director of the London Marathon Charitable Trust and joins us with her story. We start with the revelation that James can’t make a tea, Kenneth loves diving in at the deep end and the calling of public service. Catherine describes her nomadic childhood and the skills it gave her. We talk leadership training, the lack of any and why it’s important to try.Catherine tells us about breaking down the barriers of other’s privilege, whilst also recognising your own. She encourages us to thank our MPs, realise that nothing is permanent and describes how she always follows her heart - especially when you simply have to visit a literary festival in south-east Asia because it’s the right thing to do.Edit: We’re deligh

"You don't need money, you need ideas."We’ve rolled out the red carpet for Tom Lemons this week, the head of the Talent & Influencer team at the NSPCC, responsible for winning and managing award winning high profile partnerships for the charity.Tom tells us how a stint working at the Big Issue Magazine, helping to save it from closure, sparked a passion for the third sector and led to his move to (according to Kenneth) the ‘most glamorous role in charity’. He now rubs shoulders with the likes of Geri Horner and Wayne Rooney, not to mention opening pop up shops for Harrods.We discuss the key skills required, why you don’t need a little black book and the importance of relationships. We have terrible chat up lines, 90s TV queens and how Kenneth became best mates with Wesley Snipes. There’s the similarities with corporate partnerships, dealing with agents and celebrity top trumps, plus learning the marketing mix, the move to an influencer model and the most important (and lucrative) phone call of Tom’s caree

"Life is not a steady tempo"She is the Conductor-In-Residence with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, the inaugural Female-Conductor-In-Residence at the Welsh National Opera and principal conductor of the St. Woolos Sinfonia. She was the first woman to win the Guido Cantelli, won the Sir Georg Solti International and is our latest guest on the Do More Good podcast. Kenneth immediately takes the opportunity to audition whilst James relives some further embarrassment from his youth, before Tianyi tells us why she loves Wales and clocking up the airmiles. There’s the pressure of creating a masterpiece on the fly, developing resilience and the power of compassion. We talk teaching methods, how to command a room and becoming a trailblazing rolemodel for future generations. The boys bag a ticket to Tianyi’s next performance, Kenneth takes the dog walk high-brow and we hear Mozart’s latest hit in an absolute classic of a DMG.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch

"It's been like holding on to a rocket ship"We’re talking to Nick Burne, the founder and CEO of Givepanel, not to mention the former manager of The Dead Lovers and passionate burger fan. We kick things off by delving into our first posts on new media, getting into debt and being interviewed by your future wife. Nick tells us about how he went looking for a drummer, had an epiphany at Wembley Stadium and realised the power of the internet. There’s his first desk job and being forced centre stage by the tsunami. We hear about how you can go from selling your sister’s toys on commission to raising a fortune through digital for charities and the importance of investment. Nick explains how aligning with Facebook is both a strength and a weakness. We buy a helicopter online, learn some harsh lessons on taking products to market, return the shopping trolley and try to give billionaires a good press. Kenneth is branching out into fashion and we all celebrate a pretend birthday.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk

"A well-oiled slick machine."This week we're introducing Claire, the newest member of the Do More Good crew. Claire tells us about her holiday and her first impressions of behind the scenes at the show.We talk about her background in fundraising and her objectives for the future. We go in to what she wants to get out of it, the determination of fundraisers and why you should jump into a side-hustle. She's read the brand guidelines and has already booked her first guest (it's a good one). Kenneth tells us about his weekend saying hello to strangers and James maintains a formal attire. Choo choo.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

"Football clubs are born from the community in which they are based"We’ve made a strong start to our sixth season, speaking with CEO of the Liverpool FC Foundation, Matt Parish. He keeps possession for the longest answer in Do More Good history as he entertains the boys with his tale from South London PE Teacher to Community Champion for one of the best-known brands in the world. We hear about how Matt’s career went from balls, bibs and cones to begrudgingly donning the suit. There’s a recognition of how a club owes its fans, collaborating with the neighbours and unexpected generosity from supporters far further afield. We have 12 hour road trips and local slang, plus gossip on meeting Jurgen Klopp and which players are the first to step forward. Matt tells us how the club stepped up and picked up the phone during the pandemic, the work they do in the city and his plans to do more globally. Kenneth goes full Geordie, James avoids a playground beating and we make a plea to Messi. ---You can find us on www.domo

"Aged fourteen I was selected to play for England"The boys impress this week’s guest with tales of their sporting prowess before Junior talks about how his career as a professional footballer with Tottenham and England sparked a passion to help transform the lives of young children faced with adversity growing up as he did.There are the confessions of a class clown, developing resilience and importance of stability in young lives. We hear how the Sports Connections Foundation are celebrating their tenth anniversary but the founder still feels like he learns every day on a charity apprenticeship. We also find out about staring on a classic TV show, choosing between Burkina Faso and Aiya Napa, plus just how easy it is to represent your county in hockey. Role models, the importance of good teachers and the lies they tell on Wikipedia all get a mention before Kenneth heads off to blow out the candles on his birthday cake. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch

"Making a dent in the universe"James’ ninth meeting of the day turned out to be the best as the boys sat down with Charmaine Griffiths, that’s Dr Charmaine Griffiths - CEO of the British Heart Foundation. We talk about going back to your old company, returning your leaving present and getting down to the business of steering an organisation through the biggest global crisis in modern times. There’s the art of applying scientific principles to your work, having a curiosity about the wider world and the lifeline of a whatsapp group. Kenneth stokes some healthy competition with a former guest, James wonders about the fiercest rivalries in charity and Charmaine makes her case for the finest in the land. There’s identifying priorities, flexible working, continuous learning, setting boundaries and ultimately making your mark on the universe. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the

" I knew nothing about business. Nothing."We spent International Women’s day chatting with Jane Binnion - founder of The Growing Club, published author and saviour to a particularly badly behaved goldfish.Jane supports women through a not-for-profit organisation that provides an extensive range of skills training and opportunities, using a creative and alternative peer support model. We talk about the injury which prompted her to start the club, how she hates to see waste of any form and cancelling holidays to support her community. Jane gives us a lesson in Arabic, describes how feeling safe is key to learning and explains she dreams of going to the Christmas Party incognito. She was the perfect guest for IWD and even managed to get through the hour without swearing. ---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in m

"Brands are making it a lot easier to do good."It’s a longer Spotlight episode to usual but when the content is this good, you’ll understand why. Amy Hutchings joins us from Open to talk about Purpose-Led Brands and how they are disrupting the third sector. We’re talking about brands who do it well, making a real difference to the world through your weekly shop, and whether that is a bad thing. There’s chat on the future, how we are seeing a blurring of the lines between companies and charities plus partnerships between the two.Amy finishes with a rallying call for a sector rebrand, leading the charge in a homemade dragon suit.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

"If you want to start something, you have to love it"We’re joined this week by Chester Mojay-Sinclaire, the CEO of Enthuse, to talk to us about how we describe charities and the importance of investment.The show always starts with our guests formative years and this week has a great intro with naughty schoolboys, world trips and competition wins. After that we’re on to the challenges we put charities through and positive signs for the future. We consider the donor journey, the experience of a 72 hour sleep-deprived database marathon and learnings in leadership from the past year.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

"We've tried to be as sticky as possible"This week we’re joined by Jon and Sophie from the BLF, a social enterprise aiming to increase black representation in physics. We talked about how identifying is about more than how you look, the importance of role models and how you can’t replicate experience. There’s also nostalgia for the Encyclopedia Britannica, sea shanties and keeping it GCSE level so James can understand.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

“Just do it. stop overthinking it.“After a winter hibernation we return with an episode about jumping in at the deep end.We chat to Jenni Anderson, the former Director at Invictus Games, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Haven House and future consultant to the sector about taking the plunge during a pandemic. We talk about the motivation of a big birthday, unfulfilled dreams of musical theatre and starring in the next season of The Crown. We also talk tech and the transformation of charities this past year, fighting your inner chimp and how to properly ask for help. There’s also high-brow entertainment choices; how fundraising, comms and brand need to work in unison; and slowing down to focus long term.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for li

With February rushing by we thought we'd have a quick catch up on plans for the year. Plus why you may have a missed call from Kenneth, how to get a free Big Mac and an invitation for any social media supremoes out there to join the gang.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

“I'm more excited than ever about the sector”We spoke with Keith Williams about how he's spent his career trying to make an impact through tech - most recently at Fundraisin and JustGiving. We discussed how we've embraced digital in the past few months and how it might continue to transform the sector. There's a call for a donation revolution, consumer behaviour, connectivity and the rise of virtual activity to drive fundraising. Keith attempts to define what is real, Kenneth misses the train and everyone out of work gets a job.---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overheard in meetings, stole from presentations and read in magazines. Thanks for listening.

“The love bit of ‘give a little love’ is so important“It’s part two of our Christmas Special. You can tell because Kenneth has his Christmas Jumper on. Following our conversation with John Lewis, we spoke with Lindsay and Peter - the CEOs of FareShare and Home-Start - for their side of the story. They tell us about their year, keeping the partnership a secret and how they were a little feistier than expected. We hear about the magic of food, building strong partnerships and not selling yourself cheaply. We get to grips with Sharepoint, rely upon adrenaline and find out how an organisation can triple its offering overnight. There’s a mutual love-in with the team at John Lewis and hope for next year. (Last week we recorded Part One with Peter Cross from John Lewis and Waitrose.)---You can find us on www.domoregood.uk or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get in touch if you'd like to feature or star on the show. It goes without saying really but the episodes contains our opinions - essentially things we overh