The Charity Show
The power of charity films: Storytelling that inspires action - with Simon Burton
Published: 10 February 2025 at 01:01 Europe/London
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Episode notes
How can film help charities tell their most powerful stories? In this episode of The Charity Show, hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley dive into the world of charity films with special guest Simon Burton, founder of the Smiley Charity Film Awards.
From viral success stories to emotional storytelling, this episode explores:
- How the Smiley Charity Film Awards became the UK’s biggest celebration of charity storytelling
- Why the best charity films create emotional connections that drive action
- The biggest challenges charities face when making films—and how to overcome them
- How smaller charities can compete with big organisations using creative, shareable content
- The latest charity sector news, including innovative fundraising trends and the challenges facing charity shops
If you want to learn how to craft compelling stories that engage supporters and boost your charity’s reach, this episode is a must-listen.
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Chapters
(00:00) Coming up in Episode 19
(01:36) Welcome to Episode 19
(08:41) Introduction to Simon Burton
(09:54) Simon Burton interview - Part 1
(26:54) Charity news
(35:04) Simon Burton interview - Part 2
(56:00) Superstars of the week
(01:01:11) Coming soon
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Note from Tim and Piers
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