For the 1 Melanie Manning

‘It doesn’t require you to be qualified and you don’t need to be an expert’

This is our last episode of Season 1 ‘For the 1’ podcast!

In this episode Mel talks with Em and Stu from Big Love about their journey from mission trips to Romania to setting up a charity that rewrites the stories of families and individuals caught in a seemingly never-ending cycle of poverty.

To find out more about Big Love, please go to:

https://www.biglovecharity.com

We would love to hear your stories of how you have helped the 1. Do get in touch at FREEDOM 2 www.freedom2.org.ukor join us on Instagram @FREEDOM2UK and Twitter @freedom2uk using #forthe1

If you have enjoyed our podcast and would like to support the work that we do, please go to our homepage and donate (www.freedom2.org.uk)

Music written and performed by Josie Beth

Editing – Elsa Arnold

Art work – FREEDOM 2 Ambassadors

Design - Gabriella

‘It doesn’t require you to be qualified and you don’t need to be an expert’

This is our sixth episode of Season 1 ‘For the 1’ podcast!

In this episode Mel talks with Gavin from Reach Every Generation whose mission is winning back those who are involved in serious violence and crime. Gavin discusses his work on his Building Lives Project and the importance of inspiring and supporting young people.

You can find out more about Reach Every Generation at https://reacheverygeneration.co.uk/home/

There is a trigger warning on today’s episode, as there is discussion around trauma and serious violence.

We would love to hear your stories of how you have helped the 1. Do get in touch at FREEDOM 2 www.freedom2.org.uk or join us on Instagram @FREEDOM2UK and Twitter @freedom2uk using #forthe1

If you have enjoyed our podcast and would like to support the work that we do, please go to our homepage and donate (www.freedom2.org.uk)

Music written and performed by Josie Beth

Editing – Elsa Arnold

Art work – FREEDOM 2 Ambassadors

Design - Gabriella

‘It doesn’t require you to be qualified and you don’t need to be an expert’

This is our fifth episode of Season 1 ‘For the 1’ podcast!

In this episode Mel talks with Penny from the charity ‘I Got Shoes’. Penny outlines the journey her husband Gary and herself have been on since starting I Got Shoes during the COVID pandemic. Amazing stories of their work in Uganda and how providing shoes for 1 child is a stepping stone into education, breaking the cycle of poverty and improving the health of a generation.

You can find out more about I Got Shoes at https://www.igotshoes.co.uk

We would love to hear your stories of how you have helped the 1. Do get in touch at FREEDOM 2 www.freedom2.org.ukor join us on Instagram @FREEDOM2UK and Twitter @freedom2uk using #forthe1

If you have enjoyed our podcast and would like to support the work that we do, please go to our homepage and donate (www.freedom2.org.uk)

Music written and performed by Josie Beth

Editing – Elsa Arnold

Art work – FREEDOM 2 Ambassadors

Design - Gabriella

‘It doesn’t require you to be qualified and you don’t need to be an expert’

This is our fourth episode of Season 1 ‘For the 1’ podcast!

In this episode Mel talks with Hope Virgo who is a published author, public speaker and campaigner for mental health. Hope started the #DumpTheScales movement and talks candidly about the need for more education on eating disorders.

There is a trigger warning with todays episode, as eating disorders are discussed.

You can find out more about Hope’s work at www.hopevirgo.com

Beat Eating Disorders is a not for profit organisation that provides Helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders:

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/helplines

We would love to hear your stories of how you have helped the 1. Do get in touch at FREEDOM 2 www.freedom2.org.uk or join us on Instagram @FREEDOM2UK and Twitter @freedom2uk using #forthe1

If you have enjoyed our podcast and would like to support the work that we do, please go to our homepage and donate (www.freedom2.org.uk)

Music written and performed by Josie Beth

Editing – Elsa Arnold

Art work – FREEDOM 2 Ambassadors

Design - Gabriella

‘It doesn’t require you to be qualified and you don’t need to be an expert’

This is our third episode of Season 1 ‘For the 1’ podcast!

In this episode Mel talks with SPACE who works anonymously. SPACE talks about their vital work in raising awareness of Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines within the UK, but also how they guide and support parents who are living through this with members of their family.

There is a trigger warning with todays episode, as there is mention of grooming, exploitation and modern slavery.

You can find out more about Space at http://www.bespaceaware.co.uk

We would love to hear your stories of how you have helped the 1. Do get in touch at FREEDOM 2 www.freedom2.org.ukor join us on Instagram @FREEDOM2UK and Twitter @freedom2uk using #forthe1

If you have enjoyed our podcast and would like to support the work that we do, please go to our homepage and donate (www.freedom2.org.uk)

Music written and performed by Josie Beth

Editing – Elsa Arnold

Art work – FREEDOM 2 Ambassadors

Design - Gabriella

‘It doesn’t require you to be qualified and you don’t need to be an expert’

This is our second episode of Season 1 ‘For the 1’ podcast!

There is a trigger warning for this episode, as there is talk about suicide.

In this episode Mel talks with Denise Bentley Founder of First Love Foundation. Denise talks about why she decided to set up a foodbank in Tower Hamlets and the journey of First Love Foundation from set up in 2010 to where they are now. Denise explains how the COVID crisis has changed the way that they run their service and her hopes for the future.

You can find out more about First Love Foundation at https://www.firstlovefoundation.org.uk

If you need someone to talk to, please reach out to The Samaritans who you can call anytime on 116 123.

We would love to hear your stories of how you have helped the 1. Do get in touch at FREEDOM 2 www.freedom2.org.uk or join us on Instagram @FREEDOM2UK and Twitter @freedom2uk using #forthe1

If you have enjoyed our podcast and would like to support the work that we do, please go to our homepage and donate (www.freedom2.org.uk)

Music written and performed by Josie Beth

Editing – Elsa Arnold

Art work – FREEDOM 2 Ambassadors