F(ph)ilanthropy: Connecting givers with communities for 25 years, and why you don't need a big cheque to make a big difference

F(ph)ilanthropy: Connecting givers with communities for 25 years, and why you don't need a big cheque to make a big difference

In this episode of The F Word, we’re joined by Amy and Tamara from Cornwall Community Foundation, the organisation connecting people who want to give with communities that need it most. Over the last 25 years, they’ve given away £23 million to over 9,000 groups and projects across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. But, as you’ll here in this episode, philanthropy isn’t just about the big numbers. It’s about collectively giving to make up bigger pots, and community connections from dropping off archery equipment to a Girl Guides group to a business connection that unlocked a planning application, and a £3,000 acorn fund that’s grown to half a million pounds!  We talk about: • What Cornwall Community Foundation does, and why they think of themselves as a bridge • How the Business Club works, and why collective giving creates far more impact than going it alone • The Vital Signs report: the stark statistics behind Cornwall's challenges, including a 45% higher suicide rate and one in three children living in poverty after housing costs • Why philanthropy doesn't require a big cheque, and how skills, time, and connections are just as valuable • Food insecurity, the housing crisis, and the frontline organisations holding communities together right now • Why multi-year, unrestricted funding is a game changer for small volunteer-led groups • The hidden burnout crisis in the charity sector, and why supporting the supporters matters • How families are using philanthropy to pass values, not just wealth, down through generations We also asked Amy and Tamara who they most admire, a question from a previous podcast guest, and their answers, rooted in the real people and projects they see every week, are worth a listen! "It started from a fairly small donation. That's the collective power." Enjoy episode 36 of The F Word.   Find out more and get involved Website: cornwallcommunityfoundation.com [https://www.cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/] Donate: cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/ways-to-give/donate-now [https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/ways-to-give/donate-now/] Crisis Appeal: cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/ways-to-give/crisis-appeal [https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/ways-to-give/crisis-appeal/] Connect with CCF on their socials: Instagram: @cornwallcommunityfoundation [https://www.instagram.com/cornwallcommunityfoundation/] LinkedIn: Cornwall Community Foundation [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornwall-community-foundation/]

35 - Foresight: The psychology of stepping back, seeing clearly, and serving yourself better

In this episode of The F Word, we sit down with Adele Stickland, organisational psychologist, ICF-accredited coach, TEDx speaker, and international bestselling author! We talk about the power of foresight, and why the busiest people are often the ones that need to stop the most.  From a high-flying corporate career in communications and marketing, to a ten o’clock phone call that changed everything, to retraining, writing a number one bestselling book, and building a practice rooted in mind-body connection… Adele has lived the very transformation she now helps others through.  We talk about:  • The last-night phone call that made her walk away from a great salary, a full pension, and what looked like ‘success’ from the outside.  • Her best-selling book, Gorgeous!  • The mind-body connection and why your posture affects your thinking… including the Grey’s Anatomy power pose. • Foresight as a practice and how to step out of firefighting mode. • Information overload, blurred boundaries, and why burnout is at 44% globally since the pandemic. • Why success looks different for everyone. • Startup culture, team dynamics, and what gets lost when great team members become managers. • The difference between therapy and coaching, and why “fix me, quickly” rarely works the way we hope. • And generational communication, ancestral patterns, and quiet habits we inherit without ever choosing them.   Adele brings warmth, depth, and a rare ability to hold the whole picture, the psychological and the professional, all at once.  This episode will definitely make you pause and ask yourself “Is this still serving me?” “You know what you need to do to perform well at work. You know what to do to perform well at home… but do we do it? No.”  Enjoy episode 35 of The F Word.    Connect with Adele 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adelestickland [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelestickland/] 🌐 Website: adelestickland.com [https://www.adelestickland.com/] 🎤 TEDx Talk: Generational Communication in the Workplace: Watch here [https://youtu.be/2D77lXDtK0w?si=A6fLcV7UXdqNk4rD] 📖 Book (currently 99p on Amazon): get-gorgeous.com/book [https://get-gorgeous.com/book/] 🌴 Kerala Pilates & Wellbeing Retreat 2026: get-gorgeous.com/kerala-pilates-retreat-2026 [https://get-gorgeous.com/kerala-pilates-retreat-2026/] Adele is offering a complimentary coaching taster session to anyone who connects with her on LinkedIn and mentions The F Word! Connect with her via the link above.   For more episodes, head to whyfield.co.uk/podcasts [http://whyfield.co.uk/podcasts] And… for more from us, find us on all socials at @whyfield

34 - Foundations: Building beautiful websites, businesses, and cultures that last

In this episode of The F Word, we’re joined by Sophie Palmers, Client Success Manager at Solve – a Cornwall-based B Corp digital agency that builds what lasts. From beautiful websites and smart SEO strategies to thoughtful design and social content, Solve helps businesses create strong digital Foundations that can grow and evolve for years to come. Sophie’s role is all about relationships: understanding client goals, challenges, and ambitions, and making sure Solve Feels like an extension of their team. We chat about:  • Why your website is your hardest-working employee, showing up 24/7, 365 days a year  • What really makes a strong digital Foundation to build on  • The balance between design, SEO, and storytelling to build websites that work • Why environment matters – how Solve’s calm, welcoming office reflects their ethos • B Corp values: putting people and planet First, From green hosting to client partnerships • Managing expectations: the difference between “page one of Google tomorrow” vs. long-term sustainable growth • The role of AI in digital marketing (something we’re all talking about) a tool for support, not replacement • Why sometimes outsourcing to true experts can be the most liberating decision for a business Sophie reminds us that digital marketing isn’t one-size-Fits-all:  "It’s about creating the right foundation, so your business can keep building and growing – floor by floor – without having to constantly repair the base." And she leaves us with a favourite quote:  "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad." Enjoy episode 34 of The F Word. Find out more:  Solve solve.co.uk  B Corporation  ⬅️ link - https://bcorporation.uk/ Instagram: @solvewebmedia ⬅️ link  https://www.instagram.com/solvewebmedia/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-palmer-stowell-a89228102 For more episodes, head to whyfield.co.uk/podcasts And… For more From us, Find us on all socials at @whyfield

33 - Fly: Facing Fears, Finding Freedom, and the power of positive change

In this episode of The F Word, hypnotherapist and wellbeing creator Adam Pearson returns to the podcast for even more calming yet empowering chatting about the changes you can make to get the most out of your life. What started 15 years ago as Adam overcoming his own confidence challenges quickly led to helping someone else conquer their Fear of Flying. That breakthrough moment didn’t just get a client onto a plane, it sparked a much bigger question for her: “What else have I not been doing in my life that I actually could do?” Today, Adam works with individuals and groups to help people relax, reframe, and rise beyond phobias and anxieties that hold them back, and in this conversation we explore what it really means to Fly, both literally and metaphorically. We Focus on:  • The hidden cost of phobias and why so many people never seek treatment  • Why phobias are reversible, and how overcoming one Fear can unlock wider growth  • Adam’s I RISE Framework: simple, powerful steps to calm the nervous system and expand your potential  • The science of positivity, pro-noia, and why reframing your story really matters  • How small shifts in language and Focus can ripple into better health, business, and relationships  • Adam’s mission to make effective tools for overcoming Fear accessible to thousands more people Whether it’s Fear of Flying, public speaking, or the quiet anxieties that hold you back day-to-day, this episode is a reminder that problems don’t need to be permanent or complicated. "They don’t need to be that way. Problems can seem complex, but solutions don’t need to be."  Enjoy episode 33 of The F Word. Find out more:  adampearson.com  Sign up for Adam’s weekly newsletter for tips, tools, and prompts to help you rise (you’ll find the link on his website) Instagram: @newquayhypnotherapy ⬅️ link  www.instagram.com/newquayhypnotherapy/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adamgpearson For more episodes, head to whyfield.co.uk/podcasts And… For more From us, Find us on all socials at @whyfield

32 - Finality: Future-proofing your legacy and the power of planning ahead

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of The F Word, Laura is joined by long-time Friend and business inspiration, Trevor Worth – Founder and CEO of Portcullis Legals – to talk about Finality, what it means to truly prepare for the Future, and why the way we leave things behind can say just as much as how we lived. Trevor shares the story of launching Portcullis back in 1988, long before approachable legal services were the norm. From driving “Wills on Wheels” to homes across the region, to introducing the UK’s first permanent 4-day work week (which went viral worldwide!), Trevor has always believed in doing things differently, For the right reasons. Listen for: * Why Finality isn’t just about endings, but about clarity, kindness, and intention * How planning for the Future can ease the emotional toll on your loved ones * The unseen risks of DIY wills and why legal planning is too important to just wing it * The legacy of leadership, from community impact to supporting your team * How personal service is becoming the greatest USP in a digital world * What the 4-day week really means for teams, clients, and company culture With powerful stories, practical insights, and some wise (and witty!) analogies, this conversation reminds us that thinking about the end isn’t morbid, it’s one of the most generous and thoughtful things we can do. "If it’s not in black and white, it’s not done. It’s like booking a holiday – if you don’t put it in your diary, it’s not going to happen." Enjoy episode 32 of The F Word. Find out more Portcullis Legals portcullislegals.co.uk Instagram: @trevorworth1 ⬅️ link  https://www.instagram.com/trevorworth1/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trevorworth1 📝 If you haven’t looked at your will in a while – or don’t have one yet – this is your sign. For more episodes, head to whyfield.co.uk/podcasts And… For more From us, Find us on all socials at @whyfield