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Welcome to Impact On The Ground, an informative podcast that digs deep into what it means to make impactful change in our society. We spotlight a variety of guests, including CSR and social impact experts and charity and social enterprise representatives. Impact On The Ground is hosted by tech for good company whatimpact.com. You can find out more about whatimpact by heading to our website or connecting with us on social media, @whatimpact.com.

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  • Sep 5, 2025 · 24 min

    Impact on the ground | Straight Talk: Opening Doors with 10,000 Black Interns

    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.

  • Jun 2, 2025 · 32 min

    Impact on the ground | Straight Talk: Hiring from the Margins with Offploy

    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.

  • Apr 14, 2025 · 21 min

    The Garden Classroom: Reconnecting with nature

    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.

  • Nov 29, 2024 · 27 min

    Impact on the Ground - Improving social mobility

    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.

  • Oct 3, 2024 · 22 min

    Together Estranged: How can we support Estranged Adults in the workplace?

    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.

  • Sep 9, 2024 · 22 min

    Recycling Lives - The importance of rehabilitation and giving back

    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!

  • Apr 15, 2024 · 27 min

    IAMTHECODE FOUNDATION: Creating the next digital leaders

    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!

  • Mar 1, 2024 · 23 min

    International Tree Foundation: Enhancing Sustainability

    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!

  • Jan 27, 2024 · 16 min

    Clear Voice: Power of Translation

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

  • Nov 6, 2023 · 29 min

    Chapter One: Importance of Literacy & Volunteering Partnerships

    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!

  • Jan 30, 2023 · 23 min

    Trees for Cities: Impact of Green Spaces

    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!

  • Jan 30, 2023 · 26 min

    inHope: People in Crisis & Volunteering

    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!

  • Dec 7, 2021 · 39 min

    Modern Grantmaking

    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!

  • Nov 18, 2021 · 33 min

    The Value of Heart-based Communication

    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!

  • Oct 12, 2021 · 29 min

    Transforming Lives Through Sport

    In this episode of Impact on the Ground , Tiia is joined by Mark Winder, the CEO of Goalball UK, to discuss how the sport designed for people who are blind and partially sighted has helped build communities and transform lives across the UK. They also discuss the struggles and successes of smaller charities and the importance of inclusion for the disabled in our society. How can you get involved with, learn from or support visually impaired communities? Listen to this episode to find out!

  • Sep 28, 2021 · 26 min

    Promoting well-being in our communities

    In this episode of Impact on the Ground , Tiia speaks with Martine Verweij, the founder of Marathon Kids UK, about the growth of her charity and her experience in working on improving the long-term health and well-being of children across the UK. How can companies support well-being charities and benefit the beneficiaries, their employees and the local community? Listen to this episode to find out!

  • Sep 7, 2021 · 41 min

    Partnering with smaller charities

    The Foundation for Social Improvement is a registered charity that was founded 12 years ago with the purpose of supporting small charities and helping them make an impact. In this episode Janine Edwards and Tiia Sammallahti discuss how smaller charities don't always have the tools and resources to be as effective as they can be. They mention the benefits of partnering with smaller charities, impact reporting, impact measurement and short term change vs longer term impact.

  • Aug 26, 2021 · 35 min

    Nick Ede

    New podcast episode is here! This week on Impact on the Ground Tiia Sammallahti speaks with Nick Ede, the host of Charitable Radio and the founder or East of Eden. How can charities and companies forge meaningful collaborations, raise funds for important causes and make a big difference? Dive in and find out!

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