In this powerful live-recorded episode, we were thrilled to partner with NAVCA (The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) to host a vital conversation in front of their members.

Following up on NAVCA's excellent Guide to Inclusive Volunteering, hosts Chris Wade and Matt Cobble are joined by an expert panel to explore how we can move from intention to action. How do we adapt our cultures, processes, and language to make our organisations genuinely welcoming and inclusive for everyone?

We are joined by three incredible guests who share their frontline experience: Holly Notcutt from Volunteering Matters, who champions youth social action; Debbie Saddler from Unlock, an organisation working with people with criminal records; and Ciara Devlin, CEO of Breaking Barriers, a charity helping refugees into employment.

This episode is packed with practical advice, challenging questions, and inspiring insights for any organisation looking to build a more diverse, dynamic, and truly representative volunteer team.

Meet Our Expert Panel

• Holly Notcutt (Volunteering Matters): Holly works on the #iWill movement, a UK-wide campaign that believes all children and young people should be supported and empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities, and broader society.

  • Learn more at: https://www.iwill.org.uk/ and https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/

• Debbie Saddler (Unlock): Debbie is the Head of Delivery and Programmes at Unlock, a national advocacy charity that provides a voice and support for people with criminal records, helping them to move on positively with their lives.

  • Learn more at: https://unlock.org.uk/

• Ciara Devlin (Breaking Barriers): Ciara is the CEO of Breaking Barriers, a charity dedicated to helping refugees in the UK acquire meaningful employment.

  • Learn more at: https://breaking-barriers.co.uk/