Time For Impact Podcast
Episodes
Trusting Volunteers with £2.5M Lifeboats – with Ollie Arthur (RNLI)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode OverviewThe Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a household name in the UK, famous for its courageous work saving lives at sea. But ...
The NCVO Vision – Celebrating Impact & Convening the Sector - Kate Lee OBE
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Time for Impact podcast, Matt Cobble and Chris Wade sit down for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with Kate Lee OBE, ...
New Citizen Project: Redefining Participation with Irenie Ekkeshis
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Time for Impact Podcast, we are joined by Irenie Ekkeshis, co-founder of the New Citizen Project. Irenie shares her profound pe...
The Hermit Crab Strategy: Why One-Size-Fits-All Shells are Killing Impact - Elena Laguna
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Time for Impact is a masterclass in challenging the "we’ve always done it this way" mentality. Join us as we sit down with...
Global Perspectives on Heritage & Community: Live from HVG 2025
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts: Chris Wade & Matt CobbleSpecial Guest: Saskia Rinkoff, Volunteer Engagement Manager, Harbourfront Centre (Toronto)Recorded live at the 2...
Volunteering is an act of optimism - Amanda Naylor OBE CEO of Volunteering Matters
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Time for Impact podcast, Chris Wade and his co-host Matt Cobble engage in a conversation with Amanda Naylor OBE, CEO of Volunte...
Unlocking Potential: Inclusive Volunteering for People with a History of Offending
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Esther Champion, Myrtos ConsultancyIn this insightful episode of the Time For Impact Volunteering Innovation Podcast, Chris and Matt are joined...
Accessible Volunteering & The Power of Lived Experience with Mencap’s Anne-Marie Zaritsky
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Time for Impact Podcast, host Matt Cobble is joined by Anne-Marie Zaritsky, the Head of Volunteering and Inclusion at the learn...
Scotland's Volunteering Rebound: Inclusion challenges and a New Manifesto with Alan Stevenson, Volunteer Scotland
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode SummaryIn this crucial episode, we sit down with Alan Stevenson, CEO of Volunteer Scotland, to unpack the brand new 2024 volunteering fig...
Tobi Johnson on the Challenging, Brave Journey of Volunteer Leadership
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're shifting our focus from pure innovation in programs to the personal innovations required to be a leader in the volunteer se...
Leading the Pack: Re-imagining Volunteer Engagement with Karen Leies, CEO of The Seeing Eye
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world of volunteerism has fundamentally changed since 2020. How can established organisations adapt to shifting demographics, motivations, and a p...
Catherine Johnstone CBE - RVS's New Front Door for Volunteering?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One topic seems to have divided opinion in volunteerism in the UK recently. The Time for Impact Podcast is all about exploring innovation so we had to...
Volunteering 2.0: How ENGin is Building a Global Community Online
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of volunteering look like?In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Katerina Manoff, the dynamic CEO of the US charity, ENGin. ...
Giving Back, Transforming Care: Supercharging the Future of NHS Volunteering
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can volunteering move from being a 'nice-to-have' to a strategic asset that helps the NHS meet its most critical targets? In this episode, we unco...
Episode 26 - Breaking Down Barriers: A Live Masterclass in Inclusive Volunteering hosted by NAVCA
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful live-recorded episode, we were thrilled to partner with NAVCA (The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) to host a...
Episode 25 - The New Currency of Giving: How Your Time Can Fund a Cause with Andrew Kaufmann
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it volunteering if it's a meeting? Is it charity if it's a sales pitch? In this groundbreaking episode of Time for Impact, we sit down with...
Episode 24 - Community Power: How Remote Workers are Revolutionising Local Cohesion with Victoria McCormack (Grow Remote)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Chris Wade & Matthew CobbleGuest: Victoria McCormack, Grow Remote (Ireland)Episode Summary:In this inspiring episode, Chris and Matthew are...
Episode 23 - Volunteers' Week 2025 Special with Margaret Starkie and Dom Pinkney
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome & IntroductionWelcome to Episode 23 of Time for Impact!This is a special celebratory episode marking the 41st Annual Volunteers' Week ...
Episode 22 - Nicky Goldman and Rachelle Lazarus of the JVN - The Enduring Ethos and Modern Impact of Jewish Community Volunteering
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Nicky Golding and Rachelle Lazarus from the Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN) as we delve into the deep-ro...
Episode 21 - Ed Bracher, CEO, Dogs for Good.
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Volunteer leaders, get ready for some inspiring and reassuring insights into volunteering from Ed, a charity CEO who's been around the block. With...
Episode 20 - Stephen Greene, CEO of RockCorps and former Chair of NCS Trust
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our 20th Episode is a sensational conversation with a real trailblazer in youth volunteering. Stephen Greene was at the visionary forefront of the Nat...
Episode 19 - Mark Lever, former CEO of Helpforce, NAS and RVS
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Mark Lever, former CEO of three leading charities: Helpforce, Royal Voluntary Service, and the National Autistic Soci...
Episode 18 - Denise Hayward, Chief Executive of Volunteer Now
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you enjoy our discussion on volunteering in Northern Ireland, volunteering Infrastructure and the international volunteerism profession as muc...
Episode 17 - Michael Phillips, Head of Volunteering at Crisis
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were delighted to be joined on the Time For Impact Podcast by Michael Phillips, Head of Volunteering at the great homelessness charity Crisis.Crisi...
Episode 16 - The Digital in Volunteering Toolkit with Gethyn Williams
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Time for Impact podcast Chris and Matt discuss the newly released ‘Digital in Volunteering Toolkit’ with Gethyn Williams.Th...
Episode 15 - Rob Jackson, Helen Timbrell and Chris Wade - HR and Volunteering - Realising Potential
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday 15th November 2024, Chris Wade, Helen Timbrell and Rob Jackson held a unique event kindly hosted by the National Trust at their HQ in Swindo...
Episode 14 - parkrun - Carol Cunningham, Global Head of Volunteering
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Both Matt and I are big fans of Parkrun; not just the running but the volunteering too. We've long been impressed at their simple yet efficient, w...
Episode 13 - Corporate Volunteering - Kishma Smithurst - Volunteering Lead - Wellcome
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For those exploring corporate or employee volunteering this is a must-listen episode.Kishma is responsible for employee volunteering across Wellcome, ...
Episode 12 - Janet Thorne CEO of Reach Volunteering
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Thorne CEO of Reach Volunteering joined Chris and Matt to discuss how Reach Volunteering has had enormous success recently in recruiting volunte...
Episode 11 - Maddy Mills, CEO , Family Volunteering Club
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Cobble and Chris Wade speak with Maddy Mills from the Family Volunteering Club. https://www.familyvolunteeringclub.co.uk/aboutWe discuss;Why ther...
Episode 10 - David Coles, London School of Economics Part 2
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you enjoyed part one of our student volunteering special with David Coles, from the LSE?Well, here is part 2.Enjoy!As always do get in touch w...
Episode 9- David Coles from London School of Economics part 1
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of a conversation with David Coles from the LSE.ideal for those involving students in their volunteer activityPlease follow to receive future...
Episode 8 - Ashley Staines CEO of Volunteero and Doug Ayres of EBM.AI part two
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of our insightful conversation with Ashley Staines and Doug Ayres.We discuss how digital solutions can be leading or enabling innovati...
Episode 7 - Ashley Staines CEO of Volunteero and Doug Ayres MD of EBM Part One
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of our conversation with two great thinkers in the charity and volunteering tech space with customers across the world.In part one we explore...
Episode 6 - Rachel Gegeshidze, CEO from Tempo
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Chris speak with Rachel Gegeshidze, CEO of Tempo about her organisation's community engagement building successes in the UK, through thei...
Episode 5, Amy Stow from Shift.MS
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt and Chris meet with Amy Stow from Shift.Ms to discuss their innovative charity for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).We ...
Episode 4 - UK General Election Special
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris and Matt discuss their hopes and expectations from politicians seeking our votes in the forthcoming elections in the UK - with a...
Episode 3- Gemma Richards and Julia Manser - West Glamorgan Volunteering Support Project
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the experiences of Julia Manser and Gemma Richards from the West Glamorgan Volunteering Support Project on their experiences of getting loc...
Time For Impact Podcast, Episode 2, Matthew Hick Part Two
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of our conversation with Matt Hick, Head of Volunteering at the Science Museum Group and Chair of Heritage Volunteering Group.Like any...
Time For Impact Podcast, Episode 1, Matthew Hick part one
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this part one of two episodes to kick off the Time For Impact Podcast we hear from Matthew Hick, Head of Volunteering of the Science Museum Group a...