EP63 Rosie Ferguson on Private Members’ Clubs, Tackling Homelessness and Social Impact
My guest today is Rosie Ferguson, CEO of The House of St Barnabas, a private members’ club which works to end the cycle of homelessness.The House of St Barnabas offers a three-month employment preparation programme where people can learn hospitality, catering and office skills to help them get their lives back on track.The conversation explores the future and patriarchal history of private members’ clubs, and how The House of St Barnabas is an innovative club rooted in social change, inclusivity and community. We discuss how the pandemic has affected The House and the ways they have adapted to continue providing support for those that need it most.Rosie also tells us the impact that Covid has had on the third sector and how the pandemic has accelerated digital and technological change within charitable organisations.And finally, Rosie leaves us with her advice on working in social impact and says, “If you think something needs to be changed, you're probably the best person to change it.”This conversation was recorded on 2nd December 2020. I hope you enjoy listening.This episode is brought to you by Ohne. Find out more - https://www.thewotpod.com/ohneTeam Guest - Rosie FergusonHost - Frankie CottonProduction Support - Georgia BuchananSound Editor - Beth DavisonGet in touchSend your feedback to hello@thewotpod.comTweet us https://twitter.com/TheWotPodJoin us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewotpod/Or hop over to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewotpodConnect with Rosie Ferguson and The House of St Barnabashttps://twitter.com/rosie_ferghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-ferguson-376baa5/https://hosb.org.uk/https://www.instagram.com/hostbarnabas/https://twitter.com/hostbarnabashttps://www.facebook.com/HouseofStBConnect with Frankie Cottonhttps://twitter.com/FrankieCotton_https://www.instagram.com/frankiecotton_/For more information visit https://thewotpod.com