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UnLtd Podcasts

UnLtd’s podcasts feature brilliant social entrepreneurs around the UK tackling society’s most pressing issues with sustainable, purposeful business. We have produced two 5-part series’ – How Do You Solve a Problem Like..? and Changing Places. These share stories of enterprising people with solutions to issues faced by those in their community - and across the UK.

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  1. EPISODE 2

    Brighton | Changing Places

    Who are the people transforming food systems in Brighton, to make food fairer for all?  Comedian Mark Steel introduces us to social entrepreneurs with innovative, sustainable solutions to food inequality in Brighton and Hove. We hear from Bryan Coyle of East Brighton Food Co-op and Joel Essex from BrightStore about how their community food schemes have brought fresh, locally sourced produce and hot meals to those that need it throughout the pandemic. Find out more East Brighton Food Co-op Bright Store Mark Steel

    26 min
  2. South Wales Valleys | Changing Places

    EPISODE 3

    South Wales Valleys | Changing Places

    Female-led social enterprises in the South Wales Valleys are thriving. Many of these are focused on mental wellbeing services, and others, such as MiFuture, are improving access to employment for young people. Katie Hadley, founder of family and early-years support venture, Little Lounge, shares how they transformed their community space to meet the changing needs of local people during the pandemic. And, YourNorth, a veteran support venture, is just about to launch. Kelly Farr talks about the founders’ lived experiences that inspired it. Find out more MiFuture Little Lounge YourNorth

    16 min
  3. Dundee | Changing Places

    EPISODE 4

    Dundee | Changing Places

    Explore the rich history of Dundee through the eyes of proud Dundonian Andrew Batchelor, founder of Dundee Culture. We find out how a background in the building trade helped John Alexander distribute £500,000 worth of food to the local community, when the pandemic placed pressure on access to essentials.  Hear how Danielle Gaffney du Plooy continued to facilitate skills-learning and safeguarding training for young people living with disabilities during the pandemic. Find out more Dundee Culture Alexander’s Community Development  Uppertunity

    18 min
  4. North Staffordshire | Changing Places

    EPISODE 5

    North Staffordshire | Changing Places

    What have the £1 homeowners brought to North Staffordshire, and what is the role of the   Local social entrepreneurs work with their community to “tell the story of the city through art”, in Chris Parr of The Stoke 2000 project’s words. Upcycling and upskilling, they use creativity to improve access to employment and community togetherness  in Stoke – reclaiming shared spaces to make them better serve the local people. More info It’s All About Me The Stoke 2000 The Portland Inn Project

    21 min
  5. Better Together | Changing Places

    EPISODE 6

    Better Together | Changing Places

    Want to make positive change in your community and not sure where to start? Our social entrepreneurs share practical advice for those looking to create solutions to issues in their local community. Tap into the local expertise that has helped these social entrepreneurs to create the lasting positive change their communities want to see.

    16 min
  6. Trailer | Changing Places

    SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Trailer | Changing Places

    In “Changing Places”, we meet social entrepreneurs from across the UK, who are creating solutions to local issues in their communities. From Brighton, South Wales, Dundee and North Staffordshire, these local leaders share how they have overcome the pandemic’s challenges - building creative, collaborative and powerful social ventures. The leaders in this series have been a part of UnLtd’s Resilient Communities programme, made possible by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. They have co-produced the series alongside podcast professional Vic Elizabeth Turnbull from MIC Media – with social entrepreneurs from each location interviewing fellow changemakers in the area. If you enjoyed watching our Changing Places documentary series, this podcast is an opportunity to revisit the communities around the UK and meet more social entrepreneurs creating positive social change in Brighton, South Wales, Dundee and North Staffordshire. Changing Places is hosted by Alex Philips, an experienced Social Entrepreneur Support Manager at UnLtd who works closely with social entrepreneurs in North Staffordshire.

    1 min
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UnLtd’s podcasts feature brilliant social entrepreneurs around the UK tackling society’s most pressing issues with sustainable, purposeful business. We have produced two 5-part series’ – How Do You Solve a Problem Like..? and Changing Places. These share stories of enterprising people with solutions to issues faced by those in their community - and across the UK.

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  • Creator
    UnLtd
  • Episodes
    12
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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    UnLtd Podcasts

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