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Sharing the journey and stories of amazing tech for good start-ups, initiatives, communities and the journeys of charities and voluntary organisations to grow digital skills across the South-West UK. Your hosts Annie Legge, co-founder of Tech4Good...

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Sharing the journey and stories of amazing tech for good start-ups, initiatives, communities and the journeys of charities and voluntary organisations to grow digital skills across the South-West UK. Your hosts Annie Legge, co-founder of Tech4Good South West and Dot Project building digital resilience across the social economy Alicia Teagle co-founder of Sr2 leading social responsible and tech for good recruitment Arielle Tye driving digital transformation and citizen engagement in the third and Public Sector with ProMo-Cymru.

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English


Episodes
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Why Charities Shaping AI Is the Future of Responsible Technology

2/17/2026
Unlock the transformative potential of AI for social good through a powerful story of innovation, collaboration, and practical impact. In this episode, Annie Legge is joined by tech volunteers Bronwyn Kunhardt from Polecat and Dave Preedy from Microsoft to explore how a community-driven AI Living Lab is helping charities move from curiosity to confident action. Through small, real-world experiments, they’re showing how AI can boost efficiency, strengthen community engagement, and support - not replace - human connection. You’ll hear how a “learning by doing” approach, grounded in human-centred design, is turning AI from an overwhelming buzzword into a practical tool that saves time, reduces pressure, and amplifies mission-driven work. If you work in the charity, community, or tech sectors and want to explore AI without big budgets or complex systems this conversation offers a grounded, accessible starting point. All you need is curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to experiment.

Duración:00:45:16

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Why Charities Shaping AI Is the Future of Responsible Technology

2/17/2026
Unlock the transformative potential of AI for social good through a powerful story of innovation, collaboration, and practical impact. In this episode, Annie Legge is joined by tech volunteers Bronwyn Kunhardt from Polecat and Dave Preedy from Microsoft to explore how a community-driven AI Living Lab is helping charities move from curiosity to confident action. Through small, real-world experiments, they’re showing how AI can boost efficiency, strengthen community engagement, and support - not replace - human connection. You’ll hear how a “learning by doing” approach, grounded in human-centred design, is turning AI from an overwhelming buzzword into a practical tool that saves time, reduces pressure, and amplifies mission-driven work. If you work in the charity, community, or tech sectors and want to explore AI without big budgets or complex systems this conversation offers a grounded, accessible starting point. All you need is curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to experiment.

Duración:00:45:16

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Tech for good in foster care

12/16/2025
Did you know 83,840 children are currently in care and 9,000 additional foster carers are needed in the UK. These are shocking statistics, and highlight the urgent need for innovation and support within the foster care system. In this episode host Annie Legge speaks with Rasheda Fry, founder of Fosterli, a platform aimed at improving the fostering process through technology. They discuss the alarming statistics surrounding foster care in the UK, the challenges faced by foster carers, and how Fosterli seeks to streamline the assessment process to make it more efficient and human-centered. Rasheda shares her personal journey as a social worker and a parent, the startup challenges she faced, and the importance of community support and innovation in the fostering sector. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in social care and the vision for a more effective fostering system. For more resources from this episode, visit our ⁠podcast page⁠.

Duración:00:41:49

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Tech for good in foster care

12/16/2025
Did you know 83,840 children are currently in care and 9,000 additional foster carers are needed in the UK. These are shocking statistics, and highlight the urgent need for innovation and support within the foster care system. In this episode host Annie Legge speaks with Rasheda Fry, founder of Fosterli, a platform aimed at improving the fostering process through technology. They discuss the alarming statistics surrounding foster care in the UK, the challenges faced by foster carers, and how Fosterli seeks to streamline the assessment process to make it more efficient and human-centered. Rasheda shares her personal journey as a social worker and a parent, the startup challenges she faced, and the importance of community support and innovation in the fostering sector. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in social care and the vision for a more effective fostering system. For more resources from this episode, visit our ⁠podcast page⁠.

Duración:00:41:49

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AI and the environment, beyond dystopia vs utopia

11/25/2025
Host Arielle Tye in conversation with Mary Stevens, Experiments Program Manager at Friends of the Earth, exploring the intersection of AI and environmental justice. In this chat with Arielle, Mary delves into the potential of AI to drive positive change while addressing its environmental risks. Mary shares insights from her work on creating a balanced narrative between AI's utopian and dystopian possibilities, emphasising the importance of values-led technology use. Discover practical steps organisations can take to harness AI responsibly and the role of advocacy in shaping a sustainable tech future. For more resources from this episode, visit our podcast page.

Duración:00:43:24

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AI and the environment, beyond dystopia vs utopia

11/25/2025
Host Arielle Tye in conversation with Mary Stevens, Experiments Program Manager at Friends of the Earth, exploring the intersection of AI and environmental justice. In this chat with Arielle, Mary delves into the potential of AI to drive positive change while addressing its environmental risks. Mary shares insights from her work on creating a balanced narrative between AI's utopian and dystopian possibilities, emphasising the importance of values-led technology use. Discover practical steps organisations can take to harness AI responsibly and the role of advocacy in shaping a sustainable tech future. For more resources from this episode, visit our podcast page.

Duración:00:43:24

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Meeting young people where they are: The future of digital youth work

9/23/2025
In this episode of the Tech4Good South West podcast, host Arielle Tye speaks with Matt Bakall, a digital youth work specialist working at Space Youth Services, about digital youth work. They discuss the evolution of youth work in the digital age, the importance of meeting young people where they are, and the challenges and opportunities presented by technology. Matt shares insights on defining digital youth work, the need for training future youth workers, and the concept of 'Tech for Good' as an approach to using technology to positively impact young people's lives. spaceyouthservices.org

Duración:00:30:26

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Meeting young people where they are: The future of digital youth work

9/23/2025
In this episode of the Tech4Good South West podcast, host Arielle Tye speaks with Matt Bakall, a digital youth work specialist working at Space Youth Services, about digital youth work. They discuss the evolution of youth work in the digital age, the importance of meeting young people where they are, and the challenges and opportunities presented by technology. Matt shares insights on defining digital youth work, the need for training future youth workers, and the concept of 'Tech for Good' as an approach to using technology to positively impact young people's lives. spaceyouthservices.org

Duración:00:30:26

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Empowering Youth: Tech for Good in Social Mobility and Work Placements

9/3/2025
Join us on the Tech for Good Southwest podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Luke Ashman, co-founder of Not Impossible. Discover how this innovative platform is revolutionising work experience for young people by connecting them with meaningful placements. From the challenges of building a purpose-driven business to the impact of micro-placements, Luke shares insights on creating opportunities and fostering social mobility. Tune in to explore the power of technology in driving positive change and learn how Not Impossible is making a difference in the Southwest and beyond. For more information, visit their website at teamnotimpossible.com.

Duración:00:33:53

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Empowering Youth: Tech for Good in Social Mobility and Work Placements

9/3/2025
Join us on the Tech for Good Southwest podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Luke Ashman, co-founder of Not Impossible. Discover how this innovative platform is revolutionising work experience for young people by connecting them with meaningful placements. From the challenges of building a purpose-driven business to the impact of micro-placements, Luke shares insights on creating opportunities and fostering social mobility. Tune in to explore the power of technology in driving positive change and learn how Not Impossible is making a difference in the Southwest and beyond. For more information, visit their website at teamnotimpossible.com.

Duración:00:33:53

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From Executive Dysfunction to AI Solution: Building MyCoPilot (now Unbreakable) for ADHD

8/13/2025
What happens when your smartphone becomes your biggest enemy in managing ADHD? In this powerful conversation, Annie sits down with Alastair Brayne, founder of Unbreakable (formerly MyCoPilot.ai), who turned his personal struggle with organisation, planning and digital addiction into a mission to help others. Alastair shares the raw reality of building a startup while neurodivergent, from developing "a really dumb little app" in his bedroom to creating an AI-powered platform that provides compassionate support for people with ADHD. We dive deep into the neuroscience behind why smartphones can make ADHD symptoms worse, the challenges of securing funding as a neurodiverse founder, and the personal cost of pursuing a mission-driven business. This episode explores the darker side of our relationship with technology, the power of AI to heal rather than harm, and what it truly means to build "Tech for Good" - even when it feels like an act of revenge against the systems that failed you. Key Topics: A perfect listen for entrepreneurs, anyone interested in mental health tech, or those curious about the intersection of neurodiversity and innovation. Connect with Alastair: Find Alastair on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/albrayne Unbreakable website: icanbeunbreakable.com (formerly MyCoPilot.ai: mycopilot.ai) All links and the full episode at our website ⁠tech4goodsouthwest.org/podcast⁠

Duración:00:46:20

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From Executive Dysfunction to AI Solution: Building MyCoPilot (now Unbreakable) for ADHD

8/13/2025
What happens when your smartphone becomes your biggest enemy in managing ADHD? In this powerful conversation, Annie sits down with Alastair Brayne, founder of Unbreakable (formerly MyCoPilot.ai), who turned his personal struggle with organisation, planning and digital addiction into a mission to help others. Alastair shares the raw reality of building a startup while neurodivergent, from developing "a really dumb little app" in his bedroom to creating an AI-powered platform that provides compassionate support for people with ADHD. We dive deep into the neuroscience behind why smartphones can make ADHD symptoms worse, the challenges of securing funding as a neurodiverse founder, and the personal cost of pursuing a mission-driven business. This episode explores the darker side of our relationship with technology, the power of AI to heal rather than harm, and what it truly means to build "Tech for Good" - even when it feels like an act of revenge against the systems that failed you. Key Topics: A perfect listen for entrepreneurs, anyone interested in mental health tech, or those curious about the intersection of neurodiversity and innovation. Connect with Alastair: Find Alastair on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/albrayne Unbreakable website: icanbeunbreakable.com (formerly MyCoPilot.ai: mycopilot.ai) All links and the full episode at our website ⁠tech4goodsouthwest.org/podcast⁠

Duración:00:46:20

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Weronika Stelmach - Building a sustainable and circular fashion future

12/11/2024
In this episode of the Tech4Good South West podcast, host Arielle Tye speaks with Weronika Stelma, co-founder and CEO of Weaving Change, a social enterprise focused on sustainable fashion. They discuss the launch of their app, Swerve, which aims to help users digitise their wardrobes and make sustainable fashion choices. Weronica shares her journey from a chemistry background to creating a tech startup, the challenges of funding, and the ethical considerations of using AI in fashion. The conversation highlights the importance of using technology for social good and the future of digital fashion. Takeaways Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tech for Good South West 01:45 Sustainable Fashion and Weaving Change 05:05 The Journey of Weaving Change 09:00 Funding and Business Model 11:20 Developing the Aura Algorithm 15:41 Ethical Considerations in AI and Fashion 21:29 Future Plans for Weaving Change 24:24 Defining Tech for Good

Duración:00:27:45

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Weronika Stelmach - Building a sustainable and circular fashion future

12/11/2024
In this episode of the Tech4Good South West podcast, host Arielle Tye speaks with Weronika Stelma, co-founder and CEO of Weaving Change, a social enterprise focused on sustainable fashion. They discuss the launch of their app, Swerve, which aims to help users digitise their wardrobes and make sustainable fashion choices. Weronica shares her journey from a chemistry background to creating a tech startup, the challenges of funding, and the ethical considerations of using AI in fashion. The conversation highlights the importance of using technology for social good and the future of digital fashion. Takeaways Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tech for Good South West 01:45 Sustainable Fashion and Weaving Change 05:05 The Journey of Weaving Change 09:00 Funding and Business Model 11:20 Developing the Aura Algorithm 15:41 Ethical Considerations in AI and Fashion 21:29 Future Plans for Weaving Change 24:24 Defining Tech for Good

Duración:00:27:45

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Tackling plastic pollution through purpose-driven leadership

10/30/2024
In this episode, we talk with Neil Morris, co-founder of Kelpi, about his journey from tech entrepreneur to impact leader with a mission to reduce plastic waste through innovative, seaweed-based packaging solutions. Neil discusses the challenges of scaling impact sustainably, including the tough decisions Kelpi has made to avoid partnerships that could compromise their mission. He shares insights into the role of purpose-driven leadership in building a business focused on people, planet, and profit, and why resilience and principled choices are key to driving change. Join us as we explore how Kelpi is working to create a plastic-free future and the essential role of leadership in shaping a sustainable tech for good movement. https://www.kelpi.net/

Duración:00:41:26

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Tackling plastic pollution through purpose-driven leadership

10/30/2024
In this episode, we talk with Neil Morris, co-founder of Kelpi, about his journey from tech entrepreneur to impact leader with a mission to reduce plastic waste through innovative, seaweed-based packaging solutions. Neil discusses the challenges of scaling impact sustainably, including the tough decisions Kelpi has made to avoid partnerships that could compromise their mission. He shares insights into the role of purpose-driven leadership in building a business focused on people, planet, and profit, and why resilience and principled choices are key to driving change. Join us as we explore how Kelpi is working to create a plastic-free future and the essential role of leadership in shaping a sustainable tech for good movement. https://www.kelpi.net/

Duración:00:41:26

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Promoting STEM education with The Adventures of Scout

10/15/2024
Promoting STEM education and environmental awareness among children through The Adventures of Scout. In this engaging conversation, co-founders Nick Parker and Matt Baron of The Adventures of Scout discuss their mission to inspire the next generation through children's literature focused on environmental awareness and STEM education. They share insights into their creative process, the impact of their books on children, and the importance of community engagement and partnerships. The discussion also highlights the role of technology in education and their vision for future growth and impact. “Technology is at the forefront of everything." The Adventures of Scout is a children's book series that aims to inspire the next generation of problem solvers to protect the planet, promoting STEM education and environmental awareness among children. takeaways https://www.the3engineers.com/

Duración:00:36:06

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Promoting STEM education with The Adventures of Scout

10/15/2024
Promoting STEM education and environmental awareness among children through The Adventures of Scout. In this engaging conversation, co-founders Nick Parker and Matt Baron of The Adventures of Scout discuss their mission to inspire the next generation through children's literature focused on environmental awareness and STEM education. They share insights into their creative process, the impact of their books on children, and the importance of community engagement and partnerships. The discussion also highlights the role of technology in education and their vision for future growth and impact. “Technology is at the forefront of everything." The Adventures of Scout is a children's book series that aims to inspire the next generation of problem solvers to protect the planet, promoting STEM education and environmental awareness among children. takeaways https://www.the3engineers.com/

Duración:00:36:06

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Empowering Change with Emily Franklin from Kaluza

9/24/2024
In this episode of the Tech4Good South West podcast, our host Alicia discuss the importance of technology in addressing societal challenges with Emily Franklin, Head of People at ⁠Kaluza⁠. They explore Kaluza's mission to make net zero accessible to everyone, the significance of company culture and values in tech for good organisations, and effective hiring practices that align with these values. The conversation also delves into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, employee development, and the future direction of Kaluza as it expands globally. Sound Bites "Our mission is to amplify the positive impact of technology." "Kaluza is about making sure that net zero is within everyone's reach. "Culture is woven into everything that we do." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tech4Good South West 01:28 Understanding Kaluza and Its Mission 05:43 The Role of Company Culture in Tech for Good 10:17 Defining and Instilling Core Values 13:00 Hiring for Culture and Values 15:12 Effective Hiring Practices at Kaluza 18:48 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives 24:23 Employee Development and Wellbeing 30:33 Future Directions for Kaluza 31:59 Advice for Heads of People in Tech for Impact

Duración:00:37:00

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Empowering Change with Emily Franklin from Kaluza

9/24/2024
In this episode of the Tech4Good South West podcast, our host Alicia discuss the importance of technology in addressing societal challenges with Emily Franklin, Head of People at ⁠Kaluza⁠. They explore Kaluza's mission to make net zero accessible to everyone, the significance of company culture and values in tech for good organisations, and effective hiring practices that align with these values. The conversation also delves into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, employee development, and the future direction of Kaluza as it expands globally. Sound Bites "Our mission is to amplify the positive impact of technology." "Kaluza is about making sure that net zero is within everyone's reach. "Culture is woven into everything that we do." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tech4Good South West 01:28 Understanding Kaluza and Its Mission 05:43 The Role of Company Culture in Tech for Good 10:17 Defining and Instilling Core Values 13:00 Hiring for Culture and Values 15:12 Effective Hiring Practices at Kaluza 18:48 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives 24:23 Employee Development and Wellbeing 30:33 Future Directions for Kaluza 31:59 Advice for Heads of People in Tech for Impact

Duración:00:37:00