FocusAF is brought to you by Advocacy Focus, your local advocacy charity. As a small charity working across the North-West we see day in and day out the social exclusion, discrimination, and stigma that run deep in our society.

FocusAF is one of the ways in which we raise awareness of important issues, that we can all play a part in tackling.

Our podcast brings experts in the fields of wellbeing and advocacy together, as we explore personal stories and professional experiences in a conversational format. We give our listeners information on current topics and practical top tips for managing your wellbeing at work and at home. Working with people and organisations across Lancashire, we aim to bring you the latest information in an accessible format; perfect for your morning commute.

On one of our most recent episodes we welcomed Justine Forster, CEO of Advocacy Focus, to talk about the challenges of leading a third-sector organisation. We discussed the barriers placed on small grassroots organisations in obtaining funding, and the increasing ‘Added Social Value’ requirements in contracts, which are putting a strain on many charities.

During our conversation, Justine discusses her early career, time spent in the Armed Forces, and her journey to becoming a CEO at Advocacy Focus. We talk about the myths surrounding charity leadership and the operational challenges we face on a day-to-day basis.

You can listen to the episode here: https://advocacyfocus.org.uk/focusaf/

If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or would like to be a guest, get in touch with us on Training@advocacyfocus.org.uk.

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