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πŸ–ŠοΈ PR Manager @ The Brain Tumour Charity, πŸŽ™οΈ podcaster @ The Charity Show & fighter jet flying journo to juggling two teens. The latter the toughest. πŸ’― own views.

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πŸŽ™οΈ Online platforms like #Vinted not a threat but a benefit to our members says Robin Osterley OBE, CEO of #CharityRetailAssociation

🎧 Listen to #TheCharityShow's latest podcast episode as we lift the lid on high street #thirdsector retail

⭐#CharityShops #TheGoodStudio @thegoodstudio.bsky.social

01.12.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ€” The rise of fast fashion - a threat to the #charity retail sector?

πŸŽ™οΈ Robin Osterley OBE, CEO of the #CharityRetailAssociation explains the dilemma to #TheCharityShow

🎧 LINK IN BIO

#ThirdSector #Retail #CharityShops #charities #FastFashion

28.11.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Peter Kay will donate 2026 tour proceeds to 12 cancer charities. Will you support this incredible cause? #CharityEvent

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-11-26/peter-kay-to-donate-proceeds-from-2026-stand-up-tour-to-12-cancer-charities

27.11.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Peter Kay Peter Kay Official Webpage - comedian, actor, writer, and director.

#PeterKay #TheBrainTumourCharity

www.peterkay.co.uk

26.11.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐Incredible to be one of the 12 charities comedy legend #PeterKay has chosen to support with his upcoming 2026 tour!

πŸŽ‰This will be transformational awareness for so many vital causes.

#HighProfileSupporter #TheBrainTumourCharity

@braintumourcharity.bsky.social

26.11.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

⭐ #Charityshops are often talked about but rarely understood. This week we’re joined by Robin Osterley OBE outgoing CEO #CharityRetailAssociation to explore what’s really happening on the high street.

#ThirdSector #Charity #TheCharityShow #NewEpisode #CharityRetailAssociation

26.11.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Charity Show: Charity shops - the real story: Changing landscapes and online opportunities - with Robin Osterley OBE Charity shops are often talked about but rarely understood β€” so this week we’re joined by Robin Osterley OBE, outgoing Chief Executive of the Charity Retail Association, to explore what’s rea...

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

πŸŽ™οΈ This week we’re joined by Robin Osterley OBE, outgoing Chief Executive of the #CharityRetailAssociation chatting all things on the high street.

🎧 Listen on your usual podcast platform πŸ‘‰ pod.fo/e/3588ba

#ThirdSector #Retail #CharityShops #Charity #TheCharityShow #NewEpisode

24.11.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ Next week #TheCharityShow sits down with Robin Osterley OBE, CEO of the Charity Retail Association who’s been leading the sector for almost a decade

🎧 Bookmark your podcast wish-list & listen in: podfollow.com/the-charity-...

#CharityRetailAssociation #ThirdSector #charities #charityshops

21.11.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ Some brilliant #charities feature in the latest episode of #TheCharityShow:

⭐ @rnib.bsky.social
#RNIB
⭐ @contactfamilies.bsky.social
#ContactFamilies
⭐ #Scope
⭐ @footprintsbabyloss.bsky.social
#FootprintsBabyLoss

🎧 LINK IN BIO

#ThirdSector
@rnibradio.bsky.social

19.11.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ There's still a lack of confidence in organisations when it comes to disability - Mark Hodgkinson CEO #Scope

πŸŽ™οΈ He joins Anna Tylor @rnib.bsky.social to chat inclusion

🎧 LINK IN BIO
#RNIB @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @rnibcymru.bsky.social @rnibscotland.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social

18.11.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ali Ling Fund takes on Kilimanjaro Learn more about a heartfelt expedition to Kilimanjaro in January 2026, honouring a cherished memory and embracing adventure. Read here.

Join Elle on her journey to conquer Kilimanjaro for The Ali Ling Fund, honoring her mum’s legacy. How do you support meaningful causes? #CharityChallenge

https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/news/supporter-stories/the-ali-ling-fund-takes-on-kilimanjaro/

17.11.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒƒ As the weather cools and the dark nights lengthen, we’re looking at some really generous, community-led initiatives across the UK - ones that are quite literally about keeping people warm!

πŸŽ™οΈ A new mini episode of #TheCharityShowBites drops today.

🎧https://podfollow.com/the-charity-show/view

17.11.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a clip of our witness from today’s BRAND NEW #Uncanny podcast episode, Case 3: The Devil’s Den UFOπŸ˜±πŸ›ΈπŸ‘½

Find out - if you dare - why Terry won’t ever return to Devil’s Den...

Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcastsβ€¦πŸ˜±πŸ˜±πŸ˜±

11.11.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Kent families turning tragedy into hope for other parents Two Kent families who lost young children to brain tumours are helping fund a trial that could one day save others from the same heartbreak.

β€œThere remain very few treatments for paediatric brain tumours and this exciting and truly ambitious trial aims to change this by offering treatments tailored to each child’s individual tumour."

#TheBrainTumourCharity #research #braintumour @braintumourcharity.bsky.social

shorturl.at/GZfYD

13.11.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ It's important to bring our individual experiences to the board says Anna Tylor Chair of Trustees @rnib.bsky.social

πŸŽ™οΈ With Mark Hodgkinson CEO #Scope, #TheCharityShow chats the evolution of inclusion

🎧 LINK IN BIO

#RNIB @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social @rnibcymru.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social

12.11.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 NEW EP: Rethinking inclusion - insights from Anna Tylor Chair of Trustees at @rnib.bsky.social & Mark Hodgkinson CEO of #Scope

🎧Listen on your podcast platform

#Inclusion #Disability #TheCharityShow #RNIB #Scope @scopepolicy.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social

10.11.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge thanks to Nathan for guesting on the latest full episode of #TheCharityShow podcast.
@rethinkfooduk.bsky.social #RethinkFoodUK

πŸ‘‰ pod.fo/e/344e48

06.11.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ How @rethinkfooduk.bsky.social went from strength to strength with partnerships & collaborations to transform UK food distribution.

🎧 #TheCharityShow chats to founder, Nathan Atkinson πŸ‘†

#FoodAid #Hunger #Charity #TheCharityShow #ThirdSector #Fundraising #Volunteering #Volunteers #RethinkFoodUK

05.11.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Quest for Cures funding announcement Learn about the projects funded by our Quest for Cures Grant. Collaborative research aiming to find a cure for brain tumours. Read here!

Exciting news! The Brain Tumour Charity announces new Quest for Cures Grants for innovative research. What cures are you hopeful for? #BrainTumorAwareness

https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/news/research-news/quest-for-cures-funding-announcement-2025/

04.11.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How was your #Halloween weekend? πŸ‘»πŸŽƒπŸ˜±

And have you listened to Case 1 of the new #Uncanny podcast series yet? πŸ‘»

Our very first case of a haunted street - not just multiple witnesses but multiple houses! How do we explain what is going on?

And....very excitingly, CASE 2 IS OUT TOMORROW! πŸ‘»

03.11.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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One striking sculpture auction, two friends connected by The Brain Tumour Charity Explore the sculpture auction featuring Helena's captivating artworks, a tribute to courage and friendship amid personal loss. Read more.

β€œI was honoured when I received an email from Ellie, being asked to paint one of the gavels for three very important charities."

⭐ www.thebraintumourcharity.org/news/support...

#ChiswickAuctions #TheBrainTumourCharity @braintumourcharity.bsky.social #TheNationalBrainAppeal

03.11.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Glasgow man wins The Wheel after daughter's death and viewers are in tears The Wheel viewers were left in tears after watching tonight's episode of the BBC game show

Such a heartbreaking story about Gordon's daughter on #TheWheel.

@braintumourcharity.bsky.social

www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/tv/glas... #TheBrainTumourCharity

03.11.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‡ Bonfire night. It’s one of those great British traditions - a chilly evening, the smell of bonfire smoke, and a bucket collection for a local hospice or lifeboat crew.

πŸŽ™οΈ So let’s dive into some of our favourite fiery fundraisers with the latest episode of #TheCharityShowBites

🎧LINK IN BIO ☝️

03.11.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Such sad news, our hearts go out to TchΓ©ky Karyo's family and fans worldwide.

He was an incredible, iconic actor and a dear supporter of @braintumourcharity.bsky.social

#TchΓ©kyKaryo #TheBrainTumourCharity

www.bbc.com/news/article...

01.11.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We Are Love is out now!

"We’ve dug deep and come up with something that feels right for us, and for now... In tightly focusing on these 11 tracks, we’ve made something that actually sounds like an album. That sounds like us in 2025." - Mark Collins

31.10.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A must listen....thanks to the team
@thecharityshow.bsky.social
for brining light to @nspnuk.bsky.social and our mission ! #FoodAid #Charity #letsRethinkFood

30.10.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We will be performing on Jo Whiley's BBC Radio 2 Sofa Sessions today, Tune in from 7:30pm to listen: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

29.10.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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