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The Purpose Brief explores what it takes to create more social good and how it is in all our powers to make the systems and people surrounding it work better.
This isn’t surface-level debate, the podcast creates space for thoughtful conversations with practitioners, funders, and civic minded public leaders who are tackling complex social challenges in the real world. Every month James Johnston focuses on practicalities, proven approaches, and the connections that help scale impact.
If you’re a good citizen who wants to understand how social good and impact can nurtured and how you can make a difference, then this the authentic voice to help shape your thinking.
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David Skaith: Building Healthier, Fairer Communities in York and North Yorkshire
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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"Find Out Who You Are and Do It on Purpose": Celebrating Give Like Dolly Day
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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What is ESG…. really?
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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The Purpose behind a Yorkshire Vineyard: Sustainability, Family and the Future of English Wine
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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The Community-Owned Businesses Keeping Rural Britain Alive
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Tackling Men’s Mental Health Through Community Action
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May 12, 2026 |
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The Rowntrees: York's great philanthropists and what we can all still learn from them
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Philanthropy, Identity, and the Role of Fundraisers with Professor Beth Breeze OBE
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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AI Driven Good with Nathan Chappell
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Purpose Brief
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Jan 16, 2026 |