Trusteeship is treated as the moral foundation of the charity sector, with voluntary service upheld at its core.

But that assumption quietly shapes who can take part in governing charities and who cannot.

This episode asks what really sits behind the resistance to paying trustees. Is payment about professionalism, access and lived experience, or does it undermine the idea of public service and public trust?

Corporates to the rescue? Or perhaps not. Why corporate fundraising may not be the saviour the sector is banking on

In the current funding perfect storm, are corporates the superhero that will save the sector with their deep pockets and desire to appear good? In this episode we dive into whether corporate fundraising is really the saviour many charities hope for. We hear insights from companies: from the frustrations and horror stories to what actually makes partnerships work, explore mismatched expectations, the power dynamics between sectors, and why respect and professionalism matter as much as brand or size. And we uncover what you need to do if you are going to make corporate fundraising work for your charity.

In this episode, we confront the For Impact sector’s greatest taboo: its uncomfortable relationship with class. Who holds the power, who is silenced, and why your accent still seems to matter. Is the sector ready to face its own class problem? We speak with Dorothea Jones, Alex Evans and Duncan Exley to find out the answers.