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Darren Knight CEO of George House Trust - HIV Today: Facts, Stigma, and Charity Leadership - Ep113
HIV Today: Facts, Stigma, and Charity Leadership with Darren Knight (George House Trust)James Crisall hosts Darren Knight, CEO of George House Trust (https://ght.org.uk/ (https://ght.org.uk/)), a charity supporting people living with and affected by HIV through counselling, housing, debt and benefits advice, social support, and awareness-raising.
Darren explains how HIV has changed since the 1980s: it’s preventable, treatable, and manageable, with PrEP available and effective treatment meaning people can’t pass it on, yet stigma and discrimination still affect people at work, in healthcare, and with family and friends. He shares the charity’s origins as Manchester AIDS Line in 1985, its 40th-anniversary Manchester Central Library exhibition, and fundraising challenges. Darren discusses running a lean organisation with 31 staff and 135 volunteers, his career path and lived experience of HIV, workplace inclusion, and upcoming work including Positive Ambition Manchester and stronger links between charities and clinics.00:00 Meet Darren Knight00:37 What George House Trust Does01:20 HIV Then and Now03:03 Prevention and Treatment Facts04:03 Origins and 40 Years05:45 Fundraising and Stigma08:57 Running the Charity Day to Day10:28 Darren’s Career Journey13:00 CEO Reality and Leadership16:00 Volunteers and Getting Involved18:04 Living With HIV Story20:51 Proudest Moments and Media23:31 HIV Facts Not Myths24:55 What’s Next for the Trust27:03 Education and Wider Awareness28:11 Leadership Advice and Partnerships31:54 Workplace Inclusion and U=U33:40 Closing Thanks and LinksThanks to Cheshire Podcast Studio for the studio. (https://cheshirepodcaststudio.com/ (https://cheshirepodcaststudio.com/))Thanks to Recognise Media (https://recognisemedia.com/) who produced the podcast for Manchester SEO (https://mcr-seo.com/).Brownies supplied by Bele Brownies
30 Sept 2026
Rob Lee - Motorsport Marshaling, A Life In Orange, and the Volunteer Community Behind Racing - Ep112
Beyond the Overalls: Rob Lee on Motorsport Marshaling, A Life In Orange, and the Volunteer Community Behind RacingJames Crisall welcomes Rob Lee to The People of Performance podcast to discuss motorsport marshaling and Rob’s platform A Life In Orange (ALIO), named after the orange overalls worn by marshals. Rob explains how he began marshaling in 2010, shifted from engineering to journalism, and identified a gap in coverage of the marshaling community, leading to writing and later podcasting. He outlines how marshals get involved, the unpaid volunteer nature of the role, required Motorsport UK training, and how safety procedures vary by level and country under FIA guidance. Rob shares standout experiences from Oulton Park, F1, Le Mans, Spa, and Sebring, plus his favourite events including Race of Remembrance. He describes ALIO’s evolution (https://www.youtube.com/@A_Life_In_Orange (https://www.youtube.com/@A_Life_In_Orange)), new podcast format spotlighting individual marshals, ongoing articles with an editor, and future plans for documentaries and live shows.00:00 Welcome and guest intro00:36 What Life In Orange means01:05 How Rob started marshaling03:00 Getting involved and volunteering04:23 Training and safety basics05:40 Learning on the job08:05 Rules and global standards09:50 Race day roles and track limits11:17 Rebooting the podcast concept12:52 Spotlighting marshal stories14:47 Favourite events and highlights17:23 International events and community20:01 Dream Tracks Wishlist21:02 Beyond F1 Motorsport Paths21:51 Podcast Guests And Stories25:15 Marshaling Best Moments28:15 Blogging Team And New Angles29:43 Tech Making Marshaling Easier31:37 Articles That Hit Home35:25 Future Plans And Live Shows39:38 Where To Find Life In Orange40:30 Wrap Up And Race Prep
Thanks to Cheshire Podcast Studio (https://www.cheshirepodcaststudio.com/) for the studio.Thanks to Recognise Media (https://recognisemedia.com/ (https://recognisemedia.com/)) who produced the podcast for Manchester SEO (https://mcr-seo.com/ (https://mcr-seo.com/)).Brownies supplied by Bele Brownies
23 Sept 2026
Stefan Hopewell - Manchester Cycling Academy Pathway Building a Purpose-Driven Sports Business Ep111
Manchester Cycling Academy’s DICE Pathway, Coaching Traits & Building a Purpose-Driven Sports Business | Stefan HopewellJames Crisall interviews Stefan Hopewell from Manchester Cycling Academy about launching just before the pandemic, pausing for 18 months, and building key relationships with Sport England, British Cycling, SGS College and Manchester City Council. Stefan explains MCA’s role as the northern provider of British Cycling’s DICE (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) for talented 16–19 athletes, covering modules like nutrition, psychology, physiology and assessed riding competence, and how it supports athletes and their personal coaches. They discuss what makes a good coach (specialist at the top level, “people person” in community settings), widening access beyond cycling’s typical demographics via their CIC social enterprise, and business lessons on trusting the process, hiring good people and having difficult conversations. Stefan also shares his rugby league background, RFL experiences, and a 2023 brain haemorrhage that changed his outlook.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:33 Academy Origins and Pandemic Pause01:48 British Cycling Partnership02:42 DICE Program Explained05:40 Athlete Pathways and Motivation09:12 From Rugby League to Cycling10:02 Trust the Process Culture12:05 Naming and Rebranding Plans16:52 Sport Meets Business Mindset18:49 What Makes a Great Coach24:54 RFL Memories and Challenge Cup27:39 Sport for Community Impact28:58 Talent Pathway Barriers29:58 Manchester Cycling Academy30:23 Cost of Youth Sport32:16 First Year Business Advice32:51 Hiring Nice People34:50 Difficult Conversations37:10 Sport Honesty Lessons40:24 Future Plans and Scaling44:25 E-Bikes and Training46:12 Brain Haemorrhage Story52:57 Life Philosophy and Loyalty55:46 Mobile First Youth Focus56:17 Closing ThanksThanks to Recognise Media (https://recognisemedia.com/ (https://recognisemedia.com/)) who produced the podcast for Manchester SEO (https://mcr-seo.com/).Brownies supplied by Bele Brownies
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