Startup Sherpas: Work Experience Innovation

In this episode, Tiia sits down with Nana Campbell, Chief Impact Officer at the 10,000 Interns Foundation and former whatimpact intern, to explore the growth and impact of the 10,000 Black Interns programme. From its humble beginnings to providing over 10,000 paid opportunities across 35 sectors, Nana shares insights on addressing inequality in the workplace, the importance of soft skills training, and how employers can get involved through pledging, mentoring, or sponsorship. An honest and inspiring conversation about creating pathways to meaningful careers and the ongoing work needed to drive equity in the UK job market.

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, we sit down with Jacob Hill from Offploy for a real, no-fluff conversation about what it truly takes to support people with lived experience into employment. From navigating risk and strategy to challenging assumptions about the VCSE sector, Jacob brings clarity, candour, and a sharp understanding of the commercial realities behind social impact.

In this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia chats with Aimée Howarth about the work of The Garden Classroom! They explore how many children today are growing up disconnected from green spaces, estranged from the natural world and learning only through textbooks. The joy of getting their hands dirty, exploring nature, and discovering its wonders first-hand has become a rare experience for too many.

This Impact on the Ground episode focuses on the need for social mobility. Tiia is joined by two VCSEs, Centre of Excellence and Sports Inspired, listen to the podcast to learn more about our Christmas Campaign.

In this episode of Impact on The Ground, Tiia meets with Angel, the CEO of Together Estranged, to discuss their mission to support and empower individuals estranged from their families. Together Estranged is dedicated to providing therapy and support for estranged adults while working to increase social awareness and reduce the stigma around estrangement.

On this episode of Impact on the Ground, Tiia meets with the CEO of Recycling Lives, Alasdair Jackson about the origin behind the charity and the many projects they currently offer. The episode explores the need for recycling, rehabilitation and second chances. Listen to this episode to find out more!

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!