#YOURPRO
Alex Hatvany
I’m Alex Hatvany and I am your #EDUCATIONPRO
This week on the #YOURPRO series, we speak to Alex Hatvany, founder of Atom Learning, an innovative educational platform based on Artificial Intelligence.
#MYCHARITY
Polly Neate
I’m Polly Neate and this is #MYCHARITY
For #MYCHARITY interview series, we speak to Polly Neate, CEO at Shelter, a charity that helps through advice, support, and legal services, millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness.
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Glenn Pougnet
I’m Glenn Pougnet and this is #MYCHARITY
This week for the #MYCHARITY interview series, we speak to Glenn Pougnet Director at StreetSmart, a charity that aims to support homeless organisations by providing the most personal and effective care for individuals in need.
#WORLDCHANGER
Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu
I’m Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu of Turmeric Co and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu, an international and premier league football player and founder of the Turmeric Co. – a delicious range of functional natural turmeric shots.
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Mauro Sanna
I’m Mauro Sanna from Olivo Restaurants and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Mauro Sanna, owner and founder of Olivo, four restaurants, a deli, and a gelateria— all places famous for the authenticity and quality of the food.
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Louisa Mitchell
I’m Louisa Mitchell from West London Zone and this is #MYCHARITY
On #MYCHARITY series this week we speak to Lousia Mitchell CEO of West London Zone, a charity offering children and young people access to new opportunities in their community.
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Claudia Currant
I’m Claudia Curran, and I am #YOURCOACHINGPRO
This week we are interviewing Claudia Curran, founder of The Inner Impact, executive and life coaching business.
#WORLDCHANGER
John Shepherd
I’m John Shepherd from Partridges and I’ve been selected as #WORLDCHANGER
This week on #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to John Shepherd, owner of Partridges, an unique family-run food shops providing the very finest quality foods.
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Massimo Cassani
I’m Massimo Cassani, and I’m #YOURNOVELISTPRO
This week we are interviewing Massimo Cassani, a well known Italian fiction writer, Journalist, and professor at ‘Bottega di narrazione’, a Creative Writing Academy. founded by Giulio Mozzi. Massimo speaks about his passion for writing and what is his opinion about digital transformation.
#WORLDCHANGER
Dicky Broadhurst
I’m Dicky from Morse Toad and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Dicky Broadhurst, owner and founder of Morse Toad– a personalised gift company that connects people via the medium of yummy chocolate and the letterbox.
#WORLDCHANGER
Anne Welsh
I’m Anne Welsh from Painless Universal and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Anne Welsh who, despite being born with sickle cell disease (SCD), transformed her illness into a strength becoming a successful entrepreneur, published author and an international speaker.
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Brita Fernandez Schmidt
I’m Brita from Women for Women and this is #MYCHARITY
This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Brita Fernandez Schmidt, Executive Director at Women for Women International – UK, a charity organisation helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives.
#YOURPRO
Gregory Schaad-Jackson
I’m Gregory from Sissi Fabulous Food and I’m #YOUREVENTPRO
Gregory Schaad-Jackson who together with his mother Sissi have created Sissi Fabulous Food, a London-based boutique catering company.
#YOURPRO
Ginevra Puccioni
I’m Ginevra from Cabbiavoli Estate and I’m #YOURHOSPITALITYPRO
This week on the #YOURPRO series, we speak to Ginevra Puccioni, our #Hospitalitypro. Ginevra is the General Manager of Cabbiavoli Estate, a luxury castle and farmhouse estate located in the Chianti region, one of the most amazing areas in Tuscany, Italy.
#WORLDCHANGERS
Rusi Designs
I’m Rusi from Rusi Designs and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Rusi, founder of Rusi Designs, a Sustainable, Handbags, Accessories and Jewellery Luxury Brand designed in London and made in Italy.
#MYCHARITY
Laura Winningham
I’m Laura Winningham from City Harvest and this is #MYCHARITY
This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Laura Winningham, CEO of City Harvest a charity organisation that puts surplus food to good use in a sustainable way by collecting from all segments of the food industry including restaurants, grocers, manufacturers, wholesalers, hotels and caterers to feed the city’s most vulnerable people.
#WORLDCHANGERS
ELIZABETH REES
I’m Elizabeth Rees from ElizaEliza and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
On Wegiveit Blog #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Elizabeth Rees founder and designer of ElizaEliza, the perfect zip purse to #carryyourcause.
#MYCHARITY
Susana Prudêncio
I’m Susana Prudêncio from Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and this is #MYCHARITY
This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Susana Prudêncio, from Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, which works to improve the quality of life through art, charity, science and education.
#YOURPRO
Robbie Fotheringham
I’m Robbie from RF Bespoke Fitness and I’m #YOURFITNESSPRO
WeGiveIt new series #YOURPRO, we ask experts and leaders of different industries to share how they are adapting to their new lifestyle. #YOURFITNESSPRO is Robbie at RF Bespoke Fitness
#WORLDCHANGER
Carolina Bucci
I’m Carolina from Carolina Bucci and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Carolina Bucci, founder and designer of Carolina Bucci, fine and elegant jewellery pieces meticulously designed, beautifully executed.
#MYCHARITY
Mark Curtin
I’m Mark Curtin from The Felix Project and this is #MYCHARITY
This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Mark Curtin, CEO at The Felix Project, a charity that prevents food waste and works to eradicate food poverty and hunger in London.
#WORLDCHANGER
Angelo Galasso
I’m Angelo from Angelo Galasso and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Angelo Galasso, founder and designer of Angelo Galasso Brand, an elegant and inventive luxury menswear brand.
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Clara Widdison
I’m Clara Widdison from Mayor’s Fund for London and this is #MYCHARITY
This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Clara Widdison, from Mayor’s Fund for London, the charity who support young Londoners and promotes the activities which best increases their opportunities. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is their patron. Location: London Current job: Kitchen Social Programme Manager at Mayor’s Fund for London One word that …
#WORLDCHANGER
Angela Wickstead
I’m Angela from Angela Wickstead Home and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to New Zeland-born Angela Wickstead, founder Angela Wickstead Home. a luxury sustainable brand that produces elegant bespoke homeware linens. […]
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Alex Wallace
I’m Alex Wallace from Mintridge Foundation and this is #MYCHARITY
The WeGiveIt #MYCHARITY series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more and it’s published on WeGiveI Blog. This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Alex Wallace, Founder of Mintridge Foundation Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Current job: Founder & Managing Director One word that best describes how you work: Meticulous Current …
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Charlie Hay
I’m Charlie Hay from Afrikids and this is #MYCHARITY
The WeGiveIt #MYCHARITY series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. It’s published monthly at www.wegiveit.co.uk/blog This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Charlie Hay, Ceo of Afrikids Location: London Current job: CEO One word that best describes how you work: Catalystic Favourite website: Google/Google Earth First of all, tell us …
#WORLDCHANGER
Paola Zancanaro
I’m Paola Zancanaro from NamuStore and I’m a #WORLDCHANGERS
The WeGiveIt #WORLDCHANGERS series asks heroes, experts and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. This month on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, WeGiveIt speaks to Paola Zancanaro, founder of NAMU, a wonderful sustainable brand of clothing and accessories for women. Location: Bali, Indonesia and online Current job: founder and creative director of NAMU One word that best describes …
WeGiveIt Favourite Campaigns 2018
As the end of the year is approaching, here at WeGiveIt we have done our shortlist of our favourite ‘good campaigns’, the ones we found more innovative, creative or disruptive. Some campaigns are done by charities, some by businesses that want to change the world by giving back. It was a difficult choice as nowadays …
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Laila Charlton-Meyrick
I’m Laila Charlton-Meyrick and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
The WeGiveIt #WORLDCHANGERS series asks heroes, experts and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. It’s published regularly at www.wegiveit.co.uk/blog This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Laila Charlton-Meyrick, experienced strategic advisor to UHNW clients and now Impact investment consultant. Location: London Current job: working on a new project to provide “purposeful” wealth …
#WORLDCHANGER
Francesca Griffiths
I’m Francesca Griffiths from Casa-Londra and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
The WeGiveIt #WORLDCHANGERS series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Francesca Griffiths, founder Casa-Londra, just Trustee and the President NPH UK charity […]
I’m Nick Hart from Turner and I’m a #WORLDCHANGER
The WeGiveIt #WORLDCHANGERS series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. It’s published monthly at www.wegiveit.co.uk/blog This week on the #WORLDCHANGERS series, we speak to Nick Hart, Head of CSR for Turner, the company behind CNN, Cartoon Network & TCM Location: Soho, London Current job: Head of CSR for Turner, …
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Clive Conway
I’m Clive Conway from the Tutu Foundation and this is #MYCHARITY
The WeGiveIt #MYCHARITY series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. It’s published monthly at www.wegiveit.co.uk/blog This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Clive Conway, Managing Director of Clive Conway Productions and Chair of the (Desmond) Tutu Foundation UK Location: London Current job: Managing Director of Clive Conway Productions …
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Gemma Malley
I’m Gemma Malley from BookTrust and this is #MYCHARITY
The WeGiveIt #MYCHARITY series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. It’s published monthly at www.wegiveit.co.uk/blog This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Gemma Malley, Director of Communications and Development at BookTrust Location: London Current job: Director of Communications and Development at BookTrust One word that best describes how …
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Carla Jones
I’m Carla Jones from Allergy UK and this is #MYCHARITY
The WeGiveIt #MYCHARITY series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. It’s published monthly at www.wegiveit.co.uk/blog This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Carla Jones, CEO of Allergy UK Location: Sidcup Kent Current job: Chief Executive of Allergy UK One word that best describes how you work: Committed …
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Lindsay Boswell
I’m Lindsay Boswell from FareShare and this is #MYCHARITY
The WeGiveIt #MYCHARITY series asks heroes, experts, and leaders to share their ambitions, routines and more. This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Linsday Boswell, CEO of FareShare. FareShare is a network of amazing people, volunteers and staff, who work hard to source surplus food from the food industry and redistribute it to charities. …
I’m Meredith Niles from Marie Curie and this is #MYCHARITY
This week on the #MYCHARITY series, we speak to Meredith Niles, Executive Director of Fundraising and Engagement at Marie Curie.
Save KIDS Hackney Playground: The £100k Appeal
KIDS Hackney Playground is the only specialist playground for disabled children and currently supports over 100 families in the local area. We are at risk of closure and need your donations to keep our playground open. Why you should give KIDS Hackney Playground opened in 2002 and has been a vital service for over 800 …
Fareshare and Tesco – Reducing Food Waste
In 2012, as part of a commitment to reduce food waste and recognize the opportunity to help alleviate poverty in the UK, Tesco strengthened its partnership with WeGiveit partner; FareShare by ensuring surplus food within its supply chain is used to feed people.The partnership with FareShare is perfectly aligned with Tesco’s CSR objectives to both …
Fareshare – Baste A Tesco Turkey And Feed People In Need
8th November 2017 With Fareshare and a generous £1 donation from the sale of a range of fresh Christmas turkeys from Tesco means 1.4 million meals to people in food poverty this year. However many people you’re having round the table for Christmas lunch, if you’ve bought your turkey from Tesco, you’ll be helping to …
Navigating around the psychological barrier to mediation
It was good to see The Times running a piece last week by the Tutu Foundation UK’s head of mediation and training, Paul Randolph, outlining the case for compulsory mediation within the civil justice system. He discussed the recent interim report on ADR by the Working Group of the Civil Justice Council. The 98-page document, …
Walkabout Foundation #MYCHARITY and Trikes for Africa
Siblings Luis and Carolina Gonzalez-Bunster explain how Walkabout Foundation was established in August 2009 after a visit to their local YMCA in Connecticut led them to discover that Luis could not enter the building because it lacked a ramp and elevator. Luis suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident when he was 18 …
How to set up a charity by the Woman who knows
Original article from Harpers Bazaar The founder of Walkabout Foundation talks us through the steps she took to establish her charity Over 23 years ago, Carolina Gonzalez-Bunster’s brother was involved in a car accident that that left him paralysed from the waist down. He was just 18. Driven by a desire to help …
How allergy UK is helping people with allergies
Allergies can affect anyone, at any age. An Allergy can be a life-changing and, in some cases, a life-threatening condition. Allergy UK raises the profile of allergy at all levels by educating both those living with allergy and also Healthcare Professionals, providing advice and information and offering practical solutions to help identify and manage allergic …
Look Good, Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is the only international cancer support charity providing practical support for women and teenagers struggling with the visible side effects of cancer treatment. Self-esteem is important to all women, it just happens to be in sharper focus for those who have cancer. That’s the reason Look Good Feel Better exists. They …
Heart4More – Cardiac Worshops For The Premier league
The Heart4More Foundation was founded by Tobi Alabi after he suffered a cardiac arrest while playing football, aged just 19. They are the first, in the World, in their field to be recognised by the Football Authorities as a cardiac focused organisation to provide cardiac health workshops to players and staff at clubs within the …
Who represents the human in the digital age?
Source: Who represents the human in the digital age? | WHO REPRESENTS THE HUMAN IN THE DIGITAL AGE? 20 July 2017 by Anni Rowland-Campbell, Director, Intersticia Technology is advancing rapidly, taking us on rushing journey where we don’t quite know the destination. Anni Rowland-Campbell takes us through some of the important issues and theories …
Crowdfunding for Charity
We’ve been following the trend of crowdfunding, not just in the charity space, but across all industries, to show you how your charity can benefit from agile marketing and connecting your social media with charity donors. Pop-up funding Pop-up funding campaigns give charities the opportunity to raise money online very quickly, usually based on a …
Smart digital marketing for good
Sara Mirone, Marketing Director, discusses how Wegiveit can help charities harness digital technology to generate more funds Originally published by The Third Sector, April 4, 2017. Digital is changing our lives and finding a way to encroach into everyday living. According to an article on wired.co.uk in August 2016, ‘the average adult in the UK …
How to watch videos and raise funds for your charity
from UK Fundraising Article by Howard Lake, published 10 April, 2017, If we are destined to be glued to our devices, why not convert some of our digital time into something good and charitable? At Wegiveit we give people a reason to watch videos – to do good and raise funds for charity. How it …
Kids in India Come Together to Save Tigers
We pulled out of the honking pandemonium of morning traffic into the cement schoolyard of Chhotubhai Patel High School. It was only slightly quieter than the street. Hundreds of kids milled about or huddled in small groups, practicing cheers that blended into a rhythmic, unintelligible wall of sound. Those who weren’t dressed in school uniforms …
Five ways charity leaders can encourage innovation
From Google’s innovation time to assessing a senior team’s capability, organisations can do a lot more to embed a digital culture. “We need a digital strategy” is an oft-repeated mantra among those who work in the not-for-profit sector. Yet merely forming a mission statement, thrashed out in a trustee brainstorm or acquired at considerable cost …
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