A moment of change On Purpose London

A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme.
For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the circular economy and the incredible impact they have on our world.
 In this first episode, Alice, Matt and Sarah speak with Hannah Casey from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation about the diverse ways the organisation is accelerating the transition to a circular economy. They discuss policies that could solve some of the key issues within the circular economy space, how bringing business together can help reduce plastic waste and pollution and what we as individuals can do to become more ‘circular’.
For more information about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the work they do to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, visit their website: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/

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A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates, participants of On Purpose’s Associate Programme.
For Series 4, the team is looking at an area they’re really passionate about: the circular economy. They’ll be talking to inspiring people and organisations, who share with us ‘Stories of Hope’; stories of their work in the circular economy and the incredible impact they have on our world.
In this episode, Miranda and Kate are joined by Thami Schweichler, CEO of United Repair Centre (URC). URC are paving the way to transform the clothing industry by putting people first, one repair at a time. They enable clothing brands to make real social and environmental impact with a digital, one-stop shop for circular solutions. 
 
This discussion explores the current human cost of our throwaway mindset to clothing. We all want to do our best to consume more responsibly, and this conversation highlights the importance of a mindset and behaviour shift towards thinking of clothing as a long-term investment, which can be repaired repeatedly and kept in circulation for as long as possible. We also discuss URC's business model and how technology has the potential to act as a catalyst for wide-scale adoption of circular thinking in business. 
Thami leaves us feeling hopeful about the future of the circular economy, noting increasing collaboration over competition among brands. Plus, he shares practical tips for integrating circular thinking into your daily life.
 
For more information about URC  and the work they do to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, visit their website. 
 

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In this first episode of the new series we’re talking to Ian Merrill about Shannon Trust’s work supporting people in prison to learn to read. 57% or people in UK prisons struggle to or can’t read, this impacts an individual’s ability to communicate, contribute to society and participate in further education. Reoffending costs the UK an estimated £18.1 billion and adults released from prison have a proven reoffending rate of 39%. In addition to the impact learning to read can have on an individual’s confidence, self-esteem and communication it also has great potential to reduce reoffending. Join us to hear about these issues and to better understand the challenges of not being able to read in a world that runs on the written word.
Ian Merrill
Ian is CEO of Shannon Trust and has considerable experience of the charitable sector, in roles ranging from volunteer to CEO. His operational background is in substance misuse services, criminal justice, homelessness and mental health. Ian has held senior roles at national charities, and was previously CEO at Tempo, where he led the development of a social currency used to increase volunteering and social action across England and Wales.
Further reading
NPC Guide to Systems Change
Explanation of the Iceberg Model

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In this episode, On Purpose Associate Ayisha Gulati is talking to Beccy Earnshaw, CEO of Voice 21, about the importance of oracy in schools and empowering young people to find their voice. Voice 21 is the UK’s oracy education charity and they are on a mission to transform the learning and life chances of young people through talk. 
Spoken language skills are often taken for granted and overlooked in the classroom, but they are one of the strongest predictors of a child’s future life chances. Too many children are not given the opportunity to develop these skills, which is where Voice 21 comes in. The charity partners with schools to enable them to deliver a high-quality oracy education so that all children can use their voice for success in school and in life. 
Join us to hear more from Beccy about her passion for ensuring all young people’s voices are heard and the important work Voice 21 are doing to bridge the oracy skills gap in the UK.


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A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates. Series 3 of A Moment of Change will discuss systems change with key leaders working in various areas of social and environmental impact, delving into the practicalities of systems change rather than just the theory. 
In this episode, associates Jonny Singh and Javan Pyne are joined in conversation with current OP mentor Ed Short. The trio reflect on their own diverse experiences, and talk about the way mental health issues affect different communities. Traditional ideals around masculinity can be a barrier to engaging with issues around mental health, and we discuss how we can overcome those barriers to better support each other and the people in our lives. 
In an open and powerful conversation, Jonny, Javan and Ed consider how by discussing the experiences of both the military veteran community and the afro-caribbean community we can tell a wider story about approaches to male mental health. They talk about how issues of identity, power, social norms, and vulnerability can affect the way men see themselves, each other, and how they interact with their loved ones and wider communities.
There are a number of resources available if you or someone you know needs support. These include Black Minds Matter, SANDS, Combat Stress, The Ubele Initiative, and The Samaritans. Please do reach out to these fantastic organisations if you feel that things are getting too difficult to deal with on your own.

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A Moment of Change is a podcast created by On Purpose London Associates. Series 3 of A Moment of Change will discuss systems change with key leaders working in various areas of social and environmental impact, delving into the practicalities of systems change rather than just the theory. 
In this episode, Jonathan Spencer and Felicity Kneeshaw speak to Kali Hamerton-Stove, CEO of The Glasshouse, and Annie Gale, head of the RAW Talent Programme at Cook, on how both organisations are providing training, employment, support and – crucially – hope to people leaving prison.
Cook has recruited nearly 150 vulnerable people into work since the programme started in 2014, while The Glasshouse focuses on plant installation and maintenance to provide opportunities to the 4% of the prison population who are female.
The UK has one of the worst reoffending rates in the western world: ex-offenders particularly struggle to find employment, yet having a job on release from prison roughly halves the likelihood of committing another crime.
Kali and Annie discuss some of the challenges of working within the complex justice system, the impact they are having on both individuals and wider social attitudes, and their hope that other businesses will follow their lead. We also hear first hand from John and Del on how joining Cook has given them a second chance and support network after leaving prison.
If you’d like to see Cook’s Raw Talent Programme in action, or speak to the Glasshouse about plantscaping or workshops, then do get in touch with Annie and Kali.

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