We spotlight the vital work of small charities, not-for-profits and social enterprises, and share anecdotes, discussions and ideas for building a better world.
Through conversations that challenge and inspire in equal measure, we explore how we can all make the difference.
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We spotlight the vital work of small charities, not-for-profits and social enterprises, and share anecdotes, discussions and ideas for building a better world.
Through conversations that challenge and inspire in equal measure, we explore how we can all make the difference.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why donate to a charity if you can just help out a fellow human yourself – or buy a piece of premium fashion that promises to generate a similar result?
In episode three of The End of Charity, Lucinda Rouse explores two very different alternatives to the charity model: mutual aid theory, and the rise of buzzy “for good” business.
The activist and founder of Mutual Aid UK, Eshe Kiama Zuri, discusses mutual aid as an alternative to the “oppressive dynamics” of traditional charitable structures, suggesting that charities could act more effectively and meet community needs by devolving funding to grassroots organisations.
Theo Clay, the former policy manager of the think tank New Philanthropy Capital, identifies the UK’s charity "deserts" – causes and geographical areas that receive insufficient funding.
And the finance and enterprise development expert Tej Dhami explores the opportunities and pitfalls for businesses looking to capitalise on socially conscious customers while attempting to solve some of the world's biggest problems.
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