It’s a milestone moment for The Charity Show! In our 25th episode, hosts Tim and Piers celebrate one year of powerful conversations, unforgettable guests, and deep dives into the issues shaping the UK charity sector.

This week, they’re joined by Juliette Bouverie OBE, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, to explore the remarkable Sing for Stroke campaign - an innovative initiative that highlights how music can help stroke survivors recover their ability to communicate.

In This Episode:

🎂 Celebrating one year of The Charity Show – reflections, highlights, and the guests who’ve shaped the journey so far.
🎤 Sing for Stroke – Juliette Bouverie explains how music therapy is helping survivors sing even when they struggle to speak.
📉 Charity pay gaps – alarming new data shows a quarter of junior charity roles pay below the Real Living Wage.
📢 Small Charity Spotlights – meet Parental Alienation Awareness UK and Wiltshire Digital Drive CIC, two small but mighty organisations creating big change.

Whether you’re new to the show or a regular listener, this episode delivers a mix of inspiration, sector insight and real talk.

Useful links:

• Stroke Association – Learn more about the Sing for Stroke campaign and support services.

• Parental Alienation Awareness UK – Inclusive support and advocacy for families affected by parental alienation.

• Wiltshire Digital Drive CIC – Fighting digital exclusion and e-waste in the South West.

• Real Living Wage Foundation – Info on voluntary Living Wage rates in the UK.

• CharityJob Salary Report 2025 – Explore key findings on pay trends in the third sector.

Chapters:

(00:00 ) Happy 1st Birthday to The Charity Show!
(02:30 ) Reflections on a year of charity insights & guest highlights
(10:45 ) Juliette Brivne on leading the Stroke Association & Sing for Stroke
(36:20 ) Third Sector News: Real Living Wage & Macmillan controversy
(48:10 ) Small Charity Spotlights: Parental Alienation Awareness UK & Wiltshire Digital Drive
(52:30 ) Looking ahead to Year Two of the podcast

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