
Why is a food charity concerned with digital exclusion? Join Mark and Fiona for a chat about TBBT's Connecting with Confidence project and find out why getting online has transformed TBBT member Gemma's life.
Sep 13, 2023
17 min

In the grand finale of TBBT's National Volunteers' Week, Mark and Fiona chat to some of the volunteers responsible for keeping the charity on the straight and narrow - its Trustees. Food guru Graeme reveals the geeky appeal of a warehouse, Frances talks about the joys of owning a therapy dog, Inga revels in asking the tricky questions, and Geoffroy has a call to action - the time is now!
Jun 21, 2023
25 min

In the third National Volunteers' Week special, Mark and Fiona go behind the scenes and into the depths of the Trafford warehouse to meet Andrew, one of TBBT's most long-standing volunteers. The former teacher turned tour guide recalls life at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, the occasional need to chase a van and some top tips for a visit to Manchester.
Jun 14, 2023
15 min

Mark and Fiona meet the team at Old Leake in Lincolnshire - one of TBBT's newest hubs. Hub Leader Lisa, volunteers Fiona and Graham and TBBT's Head of Region for the East Midlands, Rachael, all contribute to this second National Volunteers' Week special chatting about what makes Old Leake a special place to be.
Jun 7, 2023
23 min

It's National Volunteers' Week and Mark and Fiona kick off TBBT's celebrations with Marie from County Durham, one of TBBT's brilliant volunteer drivers. Together they chat about the joys of being behind the wheel, why volunteering is good for you and getting a degree as a grandma.
Jun 1, 2023
14 min

Join Mark and Fiona for the final of the pod's Impact Report specials. This week's guest is Joan from County Durham talking about her work in the community as a volunteer carer, working with street kids in India and her mountainous hobby.
Apr 13, 2023
14 min

Mark and Fiona are joined by a group of volunteers from TBBT's Dallam hub in Warrington - Rachael, Sara, Gemma and Gary - to learn how volunteering with TBBT got them back to school and on to work.
Apr 6, 2023
16 min

Mark and Fiona are joined by Steven from Darlington in this second Impact Report special episode. They talk more facts and figures from the 2022 member survey, coping with life's curve balls and the best way to eat blue cheese.
Mar 30, 2023
20 min

As TBBT launches the results of its 2022 member survey and impact report, Mark and Fiona discuss the headlines, the stats and what's in store for the months ahead.
Mar 23, 2023
14 min

We're back! Mark and Fiona meet volunteer and member Shireen to talk about the challenges of fulltime caring, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and making TBBT a family affair. Plus some big news about Comic Relief and Sainbury's.
Nov 23, 2022
27 min
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