Esther Kwaku is a facilitator, energiser and keynote speaker who creates the conditions for honest, purposeful conversation. With over 25 years in the charity sector - including time as a storyteller and story-gatherer in some of the world's most complex places - she brings a deep understanding of what it means to tell stories with care, integrity and humanity. She's worked with national and international charities such as Amnesty International, National Trust and Breast Cancer UK. She's here because she believes the how of storytelling matters just as much as the what.
Sean Ramiz leads Impact at Plinth and is the co-founder of Northstar Politics. At Plinth, he develops tech that empowers charities to control their data and advises them on how best to use it to tell their story. At Northstar, he creates content at the intersection of Politics, Philosophy and Faith. From creating documentaries, to podcasting and short-form clips he's built a following of over 90,000 followers and a project that aims to push political imagination and directly challenge hateful narratives aiming to sow division across communities in the country.
Paul de Gregorio is the founder of Rally and a digital mobilisation strategist who helps organisations inspire and attract public support to win change.
Rally is a small but mighty consultancy that works with organisations fighting for a fairer, healthier, safer, greener, more equal world.
Paul has worked with charities, campaign groups and membership organisations around the world to deliver mobilisation, fundraising and campaigning activity that engages the public at scale and inspires them to take action.
He’s obsessed with showing people they have power and helping them use it for good.
Louise is the founder of What’s the Chari‑tea?, podcast host + speaker, writer, and charity sector companion for honest conversations about working in the charity sector.
Through her podcast, events and workshops, Louise spills the tea about the real stuff: purpose, pressure, people, wellbeing, culture, confidence, boundaries, burnout, joy, community...all the things that shape how it feels to work in this sector.
She has worked in the sector for over 10 years as a People & Culture professional and has lived all the ups and downs of nonprofit life. Louise is on a mission to help provide a supportive, inclusive space for other charity people to build healthier, more emotionally-sustainable careers.
Melanie is Director of Reclaim The Frame, the UK’s leading campaign for gender equity in cinema. With over 20 years’ experience across film exhibition, festivals, audience development and talent support, she has held senior leadership roles including Deputy and Interim Director of Sheffield DocFest and Director of Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival. Melanie has served on numerous festival juries, including the Teddy Awards at the Berlinale, and regularly speaks internationally on audiences, inclusion and film culture. She is a BAFTA and BIFA voter, a member of the European Film Academy, and an NFTS MA Curation Advisor.
With a background in social media strategy and human rights communication, Eleshea helps global non-profits connect with younger audiences and build authentic online communities that inspire action.
She’s a Charity Comms trustee, mentor and advocate for making the social impact sector more accessible to early-career professionals.
He has over 20 years' experience in fundraising, including roles in supporter care, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and learning and development.
While at the NSPCC he wrote and delivered the award-winning ‘Explaining the Strategy Through Story’ programme, which was rolled out to over 2,000 members of staff. He was also Head of New Partnerships in the Corporate Partnerships Team, his team won over £30 million in partnerships and saw 300% growth.
Recently graduating from both the London Screen Academy and a Directing & Cinematography Course in Pinewood Studios, I’m kickstarting my filmmaking career doing a combination of commercial and unscripted projects. I’m a strong believer that there’s no single unimportant role in the industry and so I spend my time bouncing around as many departments as possible.
Jensen’s journey into legacy fundraising started back in 2004 at Dogs Trust as a Legacy Marketing Officer. From day one, it wasn’t just a job for him—it became a passion.
Helping people create lasting change through their legacies felt deeply meaningful to him, and that feeling has never left him.
Since then, he’s had the privilege of leading legacy fundraising teams for some incredible charities which have included Dogs Trust, Christian Aid, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to name but a few.
Tahera Mayat is known for hosting #CharityHour from 2014 to 2024. With a passion for communications, she enjoyed facilitating #CharityHour – a weekly themed Twitter/X chat that provided connections and learning. Tahera is recognised for championing the work of those doing good. She has presented at charity and communications events: CommsHero; I Wish I’d Thought of That; Pizza for Losers; Chartered Institute of Fundraising Northern Fundraising Conference; Charity Meetup; and Leeds Charity Social. Her successes include nominated for Charity Times International Women’s Day 2023 and having #CharityHour named one of the 20 charity accounts to follow by Charity Times in 2022.
Ayesha Farah is a storyteller, filmmaker, and Senior Communications and Advocacy Manager at Comic Relief. She has led charity films broadcasted on the BBC, played a leading role in the documentary Who Runs This Place?, and led on the production of impactful films on malaria and mental health. A specialist in authentic community storytelling, Ayesha champions locally-led narratives that drive systemic change in development. With an MSc in Public Policy and extensive experience across global education, climate justice, and maternal health campaigns, she was named Strategic Communications Leader of the Year 2025 at the Charity Comms Inspiring Communicator Awards.
Jo is the Artistic Director at Hear Me Out. For the last 25 years her career has always centered around the arts and media. From theatre acting to international marketing, radio presenter for the BBC, UKCCA Carnival participation manager to Senior Producer working to enhance and expand the artistic lives of young people in Luton. Jo has always been passionate about working with local and marginalised communities as this is the world that she grew up in and feels that now it’s time to give back. Jo is also a trustee for the Philharmonia Orchestra, championing their drive to welcome more diverse audiences and players.
Before that, he was the co-creator and head writer of The Stand Up Sketch Show for ITV2. He’s also the producer of the BAFTA nominated sitcom short, Zoners.
Yoyo is a B Corp brand and digital agency dedicated to helping purpose-driven brands and charities thrive.
They deliver meaningful digital experiences through bespoke strategies, brand identities, and high-impact websites that unlock potential and promote positive change.
By combining their expertise with your mission, they reshape brands to deliver even greater value for good.
Merito Marketing helps charities define clear strategic direction and ensure they are seen and heard by the audiences that matter most.
Through strategic workshops, consultancy and tailored marketing support, we help to align goals, mission and marketing activity to create greater impact.
Our gap analysis workshop gives leadership teams the space to step back, prioritise effectively, and develop a focused, actionable plan. We help charities shape activity around audience needs and provide tailored support to grow awareness, increase income, and deepen engagement. Combining strategic expertise with practical implementation, we create realistic, resource-conscious plans that deliver measurable results.
DSC is a charity that has helped make thousands of charities stronger for over 50 years. Put simply, we provide training courses, publications, online funding databases, research, conferences, and lots of free resources on our website such as top tips and best-practice articles. If you work for a charity, we aim to support you in everything you do.
We're an AI powered platform that helps organisations deliver, measure and fund community impact. From Donor Management to Impact Measurement we have a full range of tools that aim to empower charities over their data to further expand their impact.
