William Tuke Research Foundation Podcast: Recent Episodes
William Tuke Research Foundation
The William Tuke Research Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit mental health research and education group.
Our mission is to improve the practice and delivery of mental health care through innovative, community-based research, and the exploration and dissemination of radical ideas and forward-thinking solutions!
As the second lockdown comes to an end, to zero fanfare and with no cutting of the ribbon, we finally open the doors to The Retreat Mental Health Cafe & Giftshop in Stretford Mall.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GgwHZNZHaqI
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
If being forced to stay closed wasn't bad enough for the prospects of this project, it now turns out that some small print in the governments business rates relief scheme has done precisely the opposite of helping us survive by plunging us into thousands of pounds worth of debt overnight.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KE0pPnA1fNU
http://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
If the bad news about a second lockdown wasn't enough, in this episode we receive even more bad news. And then some more... Aaaaand then some more!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AOMupJeLot0
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
Just as we reach the final furlong and get ready to open the shop, the government announces the second national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DGfY5p-zK_8
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/) "Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)
All the stock for the gift shop has arrived, so let's crack it open and see what kind of stuff we're going to be flogging.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cXn_3PpRlus
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/) "Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)
We wrap up stage two of the refurb building dodgy tables and dodgy lights using dodgy tools and even dodgier methods. Needs must n' all that.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R5xmvboP6q4
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/) "Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)
The cafe refurb takes a somewhat introspective turn as Danny wrestles with design ideas and whether or not this project actually has the potential to succeed.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wts4LuXUu4k
Special thanks to Richard Cromwell and Nisbets for supplying us with the cafe seating: https://www.nisbets.co.uk
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/) "Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)
Didn't take long for things to start going wrong... Danny defaces the newly laid flooring and ruins a pristine antique dresser, while Ana oversees the destruction of the banquet table.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LxehMhFNzz4
Special thanks to Charles Nicholson and Dessy Metiva at The Contract Chair Company for supplying us with the cafe furniture: https://www.thecontractchair.co.uk/
Also big thanks to Graeme Gilpin from G-Rack for helping us out with the shelving: https://g-rack.co.uk
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/) "Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)
Danny "cracks on" with stage one of a one-man refurbishment of The Retreat, a mental health cafe & gift shop in Stretford Mall, Manchester.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Cb_rX9buDE
https://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/) "Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)
Digital marketing consulting Julia Campbell joins us to discuss how nonprofits can use storytelling and social media to grow their audience, build brand awareness, and accomplish their missions.
Julia's Website: https://jcsocialmarketing.com/
Buy Julia's Book "Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits": https://jcsocialmarketing.com/book/
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
We've been a little quiet recently. Not because we're being lazy, but because we've been busy dealing with a completely unexpected (but totally amazing) turn of events!
http://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
Martyn Drake, the founder "Profit on Purpose.org" and the author of "The Commercial Charity" joins us to discuss how nonprofits can use commercial activities not just to raise money, but to create long-lasting and self-sustaining social impact.
Martyn's Website: https://profitonpurpose.org
Martyn's Consultancy: https://binleydrake.com/
Buy Martyn's Book "The Commercial Charity" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Commercial-Charity-business-thinking-non-profits/dp/1789663288
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (http://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
Just a quick episode reflecting on some of the things we learned from our interview with Ken Burnett on fundraising, and how we plan to incorporate fundraising into our business plan moving forward.
http://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
International fundraising, marketing, and communications specialist Ken Burnett joins us to discuss the fundamentals of fundraising, and why chasing donations might be a futile endeavour for startup nonprofits.
Ken's Website: http://www.kenburnett.com/
Buy Ken's Book "The Zen of Fundraising: 89 Timeless Ideas to Strengthen and Develop Your Donor Relationships": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zen-Fundraising-Timeless-Strengthen-Relationships/dp/0787983144
SOFII (Showcasing of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration): https://sofii.org/
"Pure Gold – The 34 Fundamental Foundations of Fundraising": https://sofii.org/article/pure-gold-the-34-fundamental-foundations-of-fundraising
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (http://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
Narrated version of our latest blog post which can be found here: https://williamtuke.org/blog/we-made-a-podcast/
Music: "Well end blues" by Monplaisir (http://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)
In this first episode of the Nonprofit Diaries, Dr. Ana Churchman and Danny Whittaker link up via Zoom during the COVID-19 lockdown to discuss the origins and inspiration for launching the William Tuke Research Foundation.
http://williamtuke.org
Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)