Budget insight, challenge events and Trump's impact - with Saskia Konynenburg and Tracey Anne-Breese

In episode 13, The Charity Show examines the UK's recent budget and its impact on the third sector, especially in light of increased National Insurance contributions.

Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley discuss how these changes will affect charities' operational budgets, with insights from Saskia Koynenburg at the NCVO and advice on how charities can join a petition against these financial burdens.

Tracy Anne-Breese, meanwhile, also shares tips on organising impactful challenge events to boost charity fundraising. Plus, win a copy of inspirational new book Stories of Cancer and Hope, hear about Colin Farrell’s fundraising for DEBRA Ireland and debate the impact of Trump's return.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome to Episode 13

(01:52) The US election and the Budget

(02:22) Will Donald Trump's second term impact charities around the world?

(04:08) Fire Fighters Charity team nominated for Charity Comms Inspiring Communicator Award

(06:41) Music Industry Trusts Awards honoured Jason Illey this year

(08:29) Saskia is back to talk about the impact of the Budget and National Insurance Contributions

(11:38) Any increases in budget to charities at this stage will ultimately mean cuts to services

(12:28) Saskia says reaction from charity sector was one of outrage

(20:18) NCVO has launched an open letter urging charities to sign up

(23:25) Kevin Donaghy has written a book called Stories of Cancer and Hope

(25:01) Win a copy of Stories of Cancer and Hope

(26:18) This week we take a closer look at challenge events with Tracey Anne-Breese

(27:21) How do you define a challenge event?

(31:31) Are there any key elements that make an event a success

(47:51) Group of Grey Dippers challenge themselves to go swimming in freezing cold waters

(50:03) Colin Farrell's marathon challenge

Featured Charities and Guest Links:

• National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
• Challenge Event Experts
• Maggie's Cancer Charity
• DEBRA Ireland
• Kevin's Book: Stories of Cancer and Hope
• North Ayrshire Foodbank
• Nordoff & Robbins Music Therapy
• The BRITS Trust

Win a copy of Stories of Cancer and Hope

To win a copy of Kevin Donaghy's inspirational book, just send us your name and address on an email to thecharityshowpod@gmail.com. We'll pick a winner at random. Please also consider donating to Kevin's chosen charity, Maggie's Cancer Charity.

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Full episode transcript:

Note from Tim and Piers

All views expressed in this podcast are entirely our own, as are the dodgy dad jokes!