The Charity Show
Is the system broken? Rethinking how aid really reaches communities - with Prof Nicola Banks
Published: 20 April 2026 at 01:01 Europe/London
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We often talk about the power of giving. But what if the way we give is part of the problem?
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Niki Banks, co-founder of One World Together, to explore a bold challenge to the traditional charity model, and why ensuring that more of your money helps the people and projects you want it to, may mean giving differently.
From funding flows to frontline impact, this is a conversation that might just change how you think about donations.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- The hidden complexity behind big charity funding models
- Why small, community-led organisations can outperform larger charities
- The case for unrestricted funding and why flexibility matters
- How One World Together claims to make donations up to 40x more impactful.
Useful links:
- One World Together: https://oneworldtogether.org.uk/
- Niki on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-banks-03249459/
- From Me To You: https://www.frommetoyouletters.co.uk/
- Ailsa's Aim: https://www.ailsasaim.co.uk/
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