The Power of Good from Foot Anstey

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The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it’s created, why it’s important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued.

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March 25, 2026Episode 1322 min

Ep. 13 The Power of Good: The power and impact of hospices

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In this episode, our experts delve into the development of UK hospices and the meaningful difference they make to individuals, families and the wider community. Anna and Marina are joined by Paul Courtney, Head of Fundraising at Children's Hospice South West to highlight: The journey of the hospice movement in the UK. The powerful story of Children's Hospice South West. The crucial work hospices do to support their local communities. How are hospices funded, and what can we do to support them?

December 19, 2025Episode 1221 min

Ep. 12 The Power of Good: Charity trustees: Invaluable and powerful contributions

July 30, 2025Episode 1132 min

Ep. 11 The Power of Good: Homelessness - True stories

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In this episode, our experts discuss the scale of homelessness in the UK, sharing moving real-life stories that bring the issue to life. Anna and Marina are joined by Paul Richards and Jordan Canter from the homelessness charity Arc and its associated social enterprise Crescent Cleaning Services ('CCS') to highlight: The scale and causes of homelessness in the UK; What homelessness and the experience of living on the street can be like; What Arc and CCS do to support individuals on their journey to rebuild their lives; and Individual stories of amazing people who have turned their lives around despite the odds against them.

February 24, 2025Episode 1023 min

Ep. 10 The Power of Good: The importance of stewardship in executing a responsible business strategy

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In this episode, our experts discuss the power of stewardship, what it means and why it's important in executing a responsible business strategy. Anna and Marina are joined by Bola Gibson, Head of Responsible Business at Foot Anstey and Kelly Eva, Stewardship Manager at RBC Brewin Dolphin to discuss: What is responsible investment? What role does responsible investment have in a wider responsible business strategy? How can businesses assess and liaise with their supply chain in the context of responsible business?

December 11, 2024Episode 937 min

Ep. 9 The Power of Good: Community fundraising insights with Young Lives vs Cancer

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In this episode, our experts discuss fundraising engagement and what sparks individuals, groups and communities to take action and support charity's vital work. Anna and Marina are joined by Emma Facey, Principal Director in Foot Anstey's Charities Team and Sophie Hartley, Fundraising Engagement Manager at Young Lives vs Cancer to discuss: What motivates someone to be a community fundraiser? What does the role involve? Why are personal stories so powerful in motivating supporters to act? Please note: This episode discusses experiences of child cancer sufferers which some listeners may find upsetting.

October 28, 2024Episode 829 min

Ep. 8 The Power of Good: Go for green - how green clauses can make a difference

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In the second episode of our new season, our experts delve into the fantastic work of The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) and consider the importance of including green clauses in legal documents to drive positive change to protect our planet. Anna and Marina are joined by Matthew Gingell, founder and chair of The Chancery Lane Project, as well as Legal Director, Alasdair Hall to discuss: How the Chancery Lane Project was founded and how it supports and promote green drafting. Who should drive green drafting in contracts. Why we all need to act to make a difference.

September 9, 2024Episode 737 min

Ep. 7 The Power of Good: Air ambulances and the crucial service they provide

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Partner, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In the first episode of our new season, our experts delve into the fantastic work of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and gain insight into the work of air ambulance charities. In this episode, Anna & Marina are joined by Charles Hackett, CEO of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Our experts begin with Charles explaining how Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance started and discuss the crucial service they and other air ambulances provide. We also examine how air ambulances are at the cutting edge of clinical learning and innovation.

July 4, 2024Episode 626 min

Ep. 6 The Power of Good: Gifts to charity and the impact they can make

March 4, 2024Episode 531 min

Ep. 5 The Power of Good: Save our Wild Isles - the Business of Nature film series

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Legal Director, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In the fifth episode of the series, our experts discuss how the National Trust, World Wildlife Fund and Royal Society for the Protection of Birds came together to create the Save our Wild Isles: Business of Nature film series. The UK is globally important for nature, but is currently in the bottom 10% for biodiversity globally. The Save our Wild Isles campaign is calling for an immediate end to the destruction of UK nature and urgent action for its recovery. Anna & Marina are joined by Rhiannon Shah, Business Communications Lead at WWF, Vanessa Targett, Programme Manager at the National Trust and Kim Dunn, Senior Policy Officer at the RSPB to discuss: How did the National Trust, World Wildlife Fund and Royal Society for the Protection of Birds come to collaborate on the making of the Business of Nature film series? Why we all need to act now to protect biodiversity in the UK and some examples of actions businesses can take.

February 19, 2024Episode 423 min

Ep. 4 The Power of Good: Affordable housing and social value

The Power of Good, our new podcast series explores social value in its many forms - how it's created, why it's important and the sheer power of giving back to our communities and our planet. Hosted by Legal Director, Anna Phillips & Senior Associate, Marina Leigh, this podcast is for anyone who is interested on the impact positive actions can have on the world around us and the people within it. Through discussing pivotal issues and listening to heart-warming stories, our new series will highlight how the power of good should always be valued. What's in this episode? In our fourth episode of the series, our experts discuss how housing associations can add social value, highlighting the work Abri, a large housing provider, are doing to improve lived experiences. Anna & Marina are joined by Legal Director, Lara Borrett-Lynch and Ben Earl, Head of Partnerships and Sustainability at Abri Group to answer some key questions including: What projects are Abri involved in? How are Abri putting sustainability first? How do housing associations maintain a sustainability focus while balancing their available resources? What are the benefits of retrofitting projects? How are Abri working to protect biodiversity?