Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast

Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast

Debra Allcock Tyler and Peter Wanless

Episodes 66
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
56%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast! Our hosts, Debra Allcock Tyler (CEO, Directory of Social Change) and Peter Wanless (CEO, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) have a lot in common. They’re both charity CEOs, they share their birthday (same day, month and year, but not related!) and now, they are teaming up for a weekly podcast! Tune in as they chat about different topics, from their experiences as charity sector leaders, to politics, cricket and more!

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Four-Day Weeks, Switching Off and Leadership

Apr 09, 2026 31m

Episode 66, and Debra is on one about four-day weeks. Quite right too, because this is one of those topics she could probably keep going on about all week (see what I did there?). This time, Debra…

Government, Charities and Crisis Response

Apr 02, 2026 33m

Hello? Is that the government? … can we talk?Debra and Peter are back just as Easter arrives, and this week they take on a question that feels far too familiar: when government gathers the grown-ups…

Small Charities, Big Leadership and Duck Drama

Mar 26, 2026 31m

Episode 64! A slightly later release than usual as José may or may not have fallen asleep at the publishing wheel, but we are here. This week, Debra and Peter cover everything from leadership…

Sleepless Nights, Funding Delays and the Covenant

Mar 19, 2026 31m

Episode 63! Peter is back from Panama and, thankfully, more or less back in the right time zone. Debra, meanwhile, shares her tried and tested approach to interrupted sleep: get up, stop worrying,…

Impact vs Growth, The Voice of Small Charities

Mar 12, 2026 33m

After two weeks away, Debra and Peter are back with plenty to catch up on.First, an important update for listeners who have been following the saga of Arthur the Basset Hound. Good news: Arthur has…

AI, Leadership and Global Politics

Feb 19, 2026 30m

All good things come in threes… apparently.In Episode 61, Debra and Peter explore a trio of big themes, with a few bonus threes thrown in for good measure.First up: AI and identity. After asking…

Leadership, Accountability and Volunteering

Feb 12, 2026 32m

Episode 60. Some people retire at 60. Others keep going until at least 67. And some of us, apparently, will still be producing this podcast well into our late 80s if the pension age keeps creeping…

Conflicts of Interest, Confidentiality and Leadership

Feb 05, 2026 31m

Episode 59!Debra and Peter are back with another wide ranging conversation, mixing life, leadership and some knotty charity sector issues.This week starts with travel tales, as Peter reports back…

Board Rehearsals, Ambition and Succession

Jan 29, 2026 33m

Episode 58 sees Debra and Peter cover a lot of ground, from the practical realities of charity governance to some much bigger questions about leadership and ambition.Debra explains why board…

Length of Service, Trustees and Celebrities

Jan 22, 2026 32m

In Episode 57, Debra and Peter tackle a big and often uncomfortable question in the charity sector: how long is too long?Prompted by a recent post from Steve Allman, the conversation explores CEO…

AI harms, Charity Mergers, and Mental Health Outdoors

Jan 15, 2026 34m

Episode 56 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast dives into some of the most pressing and personal topics yet.They begin with an ode to the great outdoors, tree surgery, and mental health. From…

Hope, Governance and Boardroom Fallout

Jan 08, 2026 32m

Episode 55 kicks off the new year, and Debra and Peter are back after a Christmas break, reflecting on what it means to return to work with energy, realism and hope.They start by talking about…

Toxic Teams, Feed Forward & Festive Jumpers

Dec 11, 2025 32m

In the final episode of the year, Debra and Peter wrap up 2025 with a thoughtful conversation about the less-discussed dynamics within the charity sector: toxic teams.They dig into the difficult…

Difficult Board Decisions, Silent Allies and Squids

Dec 08, 2025 34m

Kicking off with blazing rows, basset hounds and a night out with Jacinda Ardern, they explore what compassionate leadership really looks like when everything is going wrong. From Christchurch to…

Donor Harassment, Data For Donations

Nov 20, 2025 33m

Episode 52! Over 50 conversations in and Debra and Peter are still taking on the most uncomfortable corners of charity life.This week they dig into a troubling new report on harassment of fundraisers…

Charity Rules, Hidden Donors and Fundraising Ethics

Nov 13, 2025 31m

From village welcome drinks to national data debates, Peter and Debra explore what happens when good causes meet strict rules and unexpected generosity. This week they look at the ICO’s proposal to…

Nostalgia, Leadership & SORP headaches

Nov 06, 2025 33m

Golden jacket? Check. A heartfelt poem? Absolutely. It’s episode 50 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast, and we're marking the milestone in proper style.Debra and Peter open the episode with a nod…

Strikes, Salaries and Efficiency

Oct 30, 2025 31m

In this episode, Debra chats with the only man who insists on being called ‘Sir’ even by his Gmail account: Sir Peter Wanless himself.What starts as a bit of banter about names quickly turns into a…

Board Papers, Backlash and Being Interrupted

Oct 23, 2025 32m

In this week’s episode, Debra and Peter dive into some big conversations with their signature mix of honesty, humour and candour.Debra shares why bad board paperwork is her ultimate bugbear – and how…

London-centric Costs and Inclusion, Culture Not Heroics

Oct 16, 2025 32m

Peter and Debra kick off with a reality check on London-centric assumptions in the charity world. From senior rail cards to £100 peak trains and the admin faff of claiming expenses, they dig into how…

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