In this episode we will be exploring the topic of innovation in legacy fundraising. So keep listening to hear our guest’s views on what problems might need solving in the sector as well what they think the biggest areas of opportunity are for gifts in Wills – and how to apply that in your own charity. This episode has been produced in collaboration with the Legacy Futures Awards . The Innovation Award (for which podcast host, Lucinda Darby, is one of the judges) is open to any organisation this ...
Feb 28, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This episode has been recorded to celebrate the recent launch of our joint report on the Scottish legacy market with Legacy Foresight , ILM and Smee & Ford , which is available to download from our website HERE . The key findings of the report will also be presented by Remember A Charity and Legacy Foresight at the next Scottish Legacy Forum meeting on Thursday 25th November. Register in advance for the meeting HERE . In this episode we were joined by a panel of guests who helped contribute ...
Oct 19, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
It’s Remember A Charity Week! To coincide with our favourite week of the year we have recorded a couple of podcast specials. In this episode we are joined by three lovely legal professionals to explore Remember A Charity Week and legacy giving from their perspective: Eleanor Evans – Partner and Head of Trusts and Estates Administration Department, Hugh James Charlotte Ponder – Legal Director, Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation Richard Honey – Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys The ...
Sep 06, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
It’s Remember A Charity Week! To coincide with our favourite week of the year we have recorded a couple of podcast specials. In this episode we are giving listeners a sneak peek behind the scenes of Remember A Charity Week, to shine a light on the amazing work of our agencies and to give a little more insight into the planning and delivery of the awareness week – along with some extra tips and advice. Our guests were: Louise Rudaizky – Managing Director, Atomic London Andy Nethercleft – Operatio...
Sep 06, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode we focus on the role that employers can play in supporting their staff with long term planning including last wishes and Wills. But we also explore wider areas around attitudes towards death, dying and future planning, with charitable giving as an important part of that. We were lucky to speak to a panel of guests from different organisations who all work together to help employees with their future planning: Ian Dibb – CEO, Once I’ve Gone Mark Edmondson - Head of Commercial Part...
May 27, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Our latest episode is focused on small charities and the various challenges and opportunities faced in comparison with larger organisations when it comes to legacy fundraising. We know from talking to our members that small charities face very different challenges when it comes to legacies, so wanted to explore some of these in more depth and help to give some advice and insight to others listening. We hope this will be a useful listen for any small charities who are already legacy fundraising o...
Mar 29, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This episode is intended to help you with your legacy fundraising planning. Our panel of experts from the Will-writing sector will be reflecting on trends from during the pandemic since last year, and the insights and issues that legacy fundraisers may need to consider in the year ahead. Our panel of guests include: Dave Newick; Chief Executive at Arken Legal Lorraine Robinson TEP; Head of Legal at Farewill James Antonio TEP; Head of Legal Practice for Estate Planning at Co-op Legal Services Jon...
Feb 17, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Our first episode of 2021 is a panel discussion all about legacy fundraising in lockdown. As we entered into this current lockdown we saw many fundraisers questioning their legacy activities and upcoming plans. So we thought this would be a great topic for discussion - to explore the challenges and opportunities for legacy fundraising during the pandemic and the current lockdown. Our panel of wonderful guests include: Richard Radcliffe; Founder of Radcliffe Consulting Victoria Friar; Regional Le...
Jan 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Christine Reidy (NSPCC) and Alison Adams (Princess Alice Hospice) share their top tips and advice for engaging internal teams under the current circumstances for this year's Remember A Charity Week. We often hear from members that it can sometimes be a struggle to achieve high levels of internal engagement and understanding around legacies. The upcoming Remember A Charity Week is obviously a great excuse to talk to other teams and colleagues about gifts in Wills, but it may still come with its c...
Aug 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Following the recent news, in this episode we will be doing a deep dive into the announcement that Wills witnessed by video will be legally accepted. Our panel of guests include: Gary Rycroft; Solicitor in Private Practice and Chair of Dying Matters Ian Bond; Solicitor in Private Practice and Chair of Law Society Wills and Equity Committee Louisa Emburey; Legacy and In-Memory Manager - Prostate Cancer UK Matthew Lagden; Chief Executive - Institute of Legacy Management Alex McDowell; Head of Publ...
Jul 29, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In our latest podcast episode we host a panel discussion focusing specifically on the challenges and opportunities for charities in Scotland in response to the pandemic. The panel members include: Robyn Friel; Head of Fundraising & Communications - Epilepsy Scotland Iain McAndrew; Director of Development & Communications – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) Gordon Michie; Head of Fundraising - Poppyscotland Simon Turner; Director - Insight Consulting Our guests are some very expe...
Jul 23, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode we are joined by Helen, Sarah and Stuart from Cancer Research UK . Helen is a Senior Legacy Manager who works closely with Sarah and Stuart as Community Legacy Managers - all three had different journeys into the legacy sector and each bring their own insight from their experiences. Many of us are new to legacies, either as individuals or as charities, and with this area of fundraising comes its own challenges, pre-conceptions and rewards. One of the biggest challenges we hear of...
Jul 12, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In the third Remember A Charity podcast we discussed all things Virtual Legacy Events with Harriet Langston from Brooke and Emily East from BHF . Harriet shared learnings from a few virtual events she has already hosted at Brooke, and Emily conversely shared how BHF have been recently planning to roll out virtual events including collaboration with other internal teams. Topics covered in the episode include: Why virtual events now? Steps to take before setting up a virtual event How to choose th...
Jun 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this podcast we focus on legacy stewardship during Covid-19. We are joined by Dr Claire Routley from Legacy Fundraising and Michael Clark from St Nicholas Hospice Care . Claire and Michael discuss: What should legacy marketers be doing at this time? What needs to adapt in legacy strategy? What can charities learn from this time in terms of legacy income? What long-term legacy lessons are we now aware of? It was another positive conversation with plenty of practical tips and advice from Claire...
Jun 10, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the first of a series of Remember A Charity podcasts, we are joined by Matthew Lagden from the Institute of Legacy Management and Ashley Rowthorn from Legacy Link to talk all things legacy admin, covering the challenges and opportunities faced during the COVID-19 crisis. It was a very positive and hopeful discussion, with both Matthew and Ashley sharing their combined insight and expertise. Topics covered include: How to keep cashflow moving during lockdown Striking the right tone in legacy a...
Jun 10, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1
