Impact On The Ground

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Lady Mariéme Jemme about her inspiration behind creating the IAMTHECODE FOUNDATION. The episode explores the need for digital education and Lady Mariéme’s project to enable one million young people to learn how to code by 2030. Listen to this episode to find out more!

In this Impact on the Ground episode, Tiia delves into the environmental, social and economic impact of tree planting in the UK and East Africa with Sam Pearson from the International Tree Foundation (ITF). The ITF supports sustainable community forestry projects in the UK and internationally, by working with partners to grow the right trees, in the right places, and for the right reasons! Tiia explores how sustainable living environments are made, how corporate partners can help with ITF’s core mission and how it aligns with the company's social impact and CSR goals. Listen to this episode to find out more!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Rachel Tew about the power of translation and the work of Clear Voice!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Hugo Pickford-Wardle about work experience innovation and the work of Startup Sherpas!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia explores the importance of supporting people with brain injury with Dr Sherrie Baehr, the founder of The Silverlining Brain Injury Charity!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia explores the importance of improving children's literacy for social mobility and the pathways to successful volunteering partnerships with Sarah Taylor from Chapter One! Chapter One is a charity working with 120 corporate partners across the UK to provide invaluable reading support to children in need. How can companies set up effective volunteering programs with charities? How does social value benefit both charities and companies when it comes to partnerships? Listen to this episode to find out!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia speaks with Steve Baker and Mick Connolly from inHope Bristol, a charity working to help the most vulnerable in our society – those in crisis. Whether it be homelessness, addiction, trauma or food insecurity, inHope’s work is there to support all. How can companies support charities like inHope with skills, money or volunteers? Listen to this episode to find out more!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia is joined by Rory Field, the Corporate Partnerships Manager from Trees for Cities to discuss the important impact of green spaces, especially in urban areas. How can companies support charities like Trees for Cities to help environmental causes? Interested to hear more? Listen to the full episode!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia speaks with Gemma Bull, the author of Modern Grantmaking, about how the complex world of grant giving is changing.  They dive deep into a discussion of what modern grantmaking ought to look like and how the experience of giving and getting grants can be improved for all. You can read more about Gemma's book Modern Grantmaking & get your copy on their website! Interested to hear more ?  Listen to the full episode!

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia explores the role of communication in conflict resolution with Maria Arpa, the founder and CEO of The Centre for Peaceful Solutions. They dive deep into Maria's creation of the 'Dialogue Road Map' and her work in helping improve conflict resolution and communication in different places like schools, prisons, families and communities. How can you be actively focusing on heart-based communication and supporting your community?  Listen to this episode to find out!