by Debra Allcock Tyler and Peter Wanless
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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July 16, 2026
<p>Episode 76! England's World Cup dream may have ended in the final minutes, but Debra and Peter's conversation about courage, leadership and speaking up couldn't be more timely.After reflecting on another emotional night of football (and Peter's hopes for Somerset's T20 campaign), they turn to a much more serious topic: the growing impact of polarisation on charities.Prompted by the Charity Commission's latest research and the tragic death of Ann Widdecombe, Debra and Peter discuss how increasing hostility in public life is affecting charities, from security costs and online abuse to the psychological impact on leaders and staff. Should charities continue speaking out when doing so carries personal risks? How can trustees better support their teams? And where should organisations draw the line when deciding whether to remain on platforms like X?With a new Prime Minister about to take office, they also share practical public affairs advice on building relationships across politics and why charities should always think beyond today's headlines.All this and more in Episode 76 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast!Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: https://YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez</p>
July 9, 2026
<p>Episode 75! Debra and Peter are back, and this week, football may or may not be coming home, but Peter definitely isn’t, as he worries about his onions, potatoes and spinach from the heat of London.After a World Cup catch-up, including Spain, England, late-night football stress and Peter’s power cut drama, Debra and Peter turn to a much bigger question: what role does lived experience play in campaigning, charity work and justice?Prompted by the court case involving Prince Harry, Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and others against Associated Newspapers, they explore the difference between emotion, storytelling and evidence. Charities are built on lived experience, compassion and a sense of justice, but what happens when those stories need to meet the much higher evidential bar of a courtroom?They also discuss democracy, citizens’ juries, Nigel Farage, political short-termism and the importance of context when people are asked to make decisions. And as the pace of public life keeps speeding up, Debra and Peter reflect on how charities can stay resilient, hold onto their values and provide stability when everything else feels like a bit of a hurly-burly.All this and more in Episode 75 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast!Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez</p>
July 3, 2026
<p>How much should we trust the people around us?This week, Debra and Peter explore one of the biggest challenges facing every leader: building a culture of trust while protecting organisations from the small number of people who abuse it.The conversation begins with two thought-provoking new books. Fresh from attending the launch of Caroline Slocock's Bad Government and How to Make It Better, Debra reflects on what makes government succeed or fail. Meanwhile, Peter shares insights from Baroness Beeban Kidron's Users, a compelling look at how Big Tech has reshaped our lives and why it's time to rethink who technology should really serve.From the inner workings of Whitehall to the influence of Silicon Valley, they discuss the lobbying tactics used by technology companies, why charities can find themselves played off against one another, and how well-intentioned organisations sometimes end up tackling the symptoms rather than the causes of society's biggest problems.Prompted by the shocking case of a fundraiser who faked references, fabricated funding applications and even pretended to have cancer, Debra shares an extraordinary story from her own career about an employee whose elaborate deception left an entire team feeling betrayed. Together, they ask whether experiences like these should make organisations more cautious, or whether trust should always remain the starting point.From there, Debra and Peter discuss flexible working, remote management and why performance should be judged by outcomes rather than hours. Should cameras always be on during meetings? Is curiosity a better management tool than suspicion? And how do you create an organisation where people feel trusted without making it easy for the wrong people to take advantage?Plus: Peter enjoys an unusually lucky week on the Eurostar, Debra confesses to judging strangers' phone conversations on trains, and we discover that even wearing an ID badge can become an unexpected act of rebellion. José, we're expecting to see yours at the next Zoom meeting... 👀Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez</p>
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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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