Charity Champions Podcast

Learn from inspiring leaders in the Charity Champions Podcast, powered by Charity Recruit. In our podcast, we share powerful stories from charity leaders. We talk to them about their journeys, their passion for the sector, and the challenges they have faced along the way.

Charity Champions Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Emily Formby, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Emily Formby hosts Charity Champions Podcast, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  From Trustee to CEO: Navigating Charity Leadership Transition with Andrew Caudell

  Aug 11, 202640 minS3

  Charity Champions Podcast S03E05: Andrew Claudell, CEO, Kids for Kids Andy Caudell, CEO of Kids for Kids and former trustee of the Child Brain Injury Trust, joins Charity Champions to talk honestly about stepping into charity leadership after 25 years under founder Patricia Parker. From the chance encounter that first drew him to international development to the realities of leading Kids for Kids through Sudan's humanitarian crisis, this episode is packed with practical advice for anyone navigating charity leadership and succession. In this episode: What it's really like taking over from a founder who built the charity from nothing Why Andy believes charity leadership means picking up a "moral obligation," not just a job title How Kids for Kids supports communities across Darfur, Sudan, amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis What Andy learned from trusteeship before stepping into the CEO role Why authenticity, not a polished CV, landed him the job

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  Episode #2

  Charity CEO Burnout, Charity Boards and Ukraine Aid | A Chat with Dr Craig Dearden-Phillips MBE

  Jul 28, 202650 minS3

  Charity Champions Podcast S03E04: Dr Craig Dearden-Phillips MBE, Founder of Social Club UK Dr Craig Dearden-Phillips, former charity CEO and founder of Social Enterprise UK and Stepping Out, joins Charity Champions to talk honestly about burnout, board relationships and his recent trip supporting charities in Ukraine. From the loneliness of the top job to why diverse boards make better decisions, this episode is packed with practical advice for anyone leading in the charity sector. In this episode: What it's really like supporting Ukrainian charities on the ground Why Craig stepped back from being a chief exec, and what he learned from it How to manage your board instead of being managed by it What makes a successful charity spinout leader Why trustee boards can sometimes block progress

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  Episode #3

  Charity Leadership at Scale: Matt Hyde on What Really Works

  Jul 14, 202655 minS3

  Charity Champions Podcast S03E03: Matt Hyde, CEO, Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales In this episode of Charity Champions, Emily Formby is joined by Matt Hyde, Chief Executive of Lloyds Bank Foundation, to talk about charity leadership at scale. Matt draws on decades of experience across some of the UK's most recognisable charities, including the Scouts and Comic Relief, to share what genuinely works when leading organisations through change. From navigating the differences between large and small charities to building unrestricted funding models and putting together the right "backup team" as a leader, this conversation offers practical insight for anyone working in or leading a charity or non-profit organisation.

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  Episode #1

  Charity Champions Podcast S03E01: Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive, Directory of Social Change

  Jun 16, 202642 minS3

  Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of the Directory of Social Change (DSC), joins Emily Formby to share her candid journey through the charity sector. From unexpected career twists to leading one of the UK’s most influential organisations, Debra reflects on leadership, culture, and the realities of change. Packed with honesty and insight, this conversation is essential listening for charity leaders and trustees alike.

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  Episode #8

  Charity Champions Podcast S02E08: Michelle Baharier, CEO, Cooltan Arts

  Apr 28, 202652 minS2

  <p>Lived experience can be the most powerful foundation for leadership in the charity sector.</p> <p>In our season 2 finale, Michelle Baharier, artist, disability rights advocate and charity founder, shares her journey from the squats of 1980s Brixton to building and running a mental health charity for 25 years, growing it to 24 staff supporting around 3,000 people a year. Her insights highlight the realities of grassroots founding, the structural pressures pushing small charities toward burnout, and why good governance, succession planning and work-life balance matter as much as funding.</p>

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