<p>In this episode of the <strong>Time for Impact</strong> podcast, Matt Cobble and Chris Wade sit down for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation with <strong>Kate Lee OBE</strong>, the new CEO of <strong>NCVO</strong> (National Council for Voluntary Organisations).</p><p>Kate shares her vision for the future of the UK’s voluntary sector, moving away from the image of a &quot;sage thought leader&quot; and toward becoming a powerful <strong>convenor, partner, and cheerleader.</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Changing the Narrative:</strong> Why Kate wants to shift both the internal and external perception of charities to be more celebratory, focusing on the incredible, life-changing work the sector delivers every day.</p></li><li><p><strong>NCVO as a Convenor:</strong> How NCVO is returning to its roots—bringing great charitable thinkers together to spark the next generation of social innovation, much like it did for the many charities it helped found.</p></li><li><p><strong>Harnessing Sector Expertise:</strong> Moving from a top-down approach to one that taps into the vast wealth of knowledge held by practitioners across the country.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Data Debate:</strong> We dive into the critical importance of quality data for the sector but debate the best &quot;home&quot; for its collection and analysis.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>The Future of Mutual Aid:</strong> Exploring how the surge in local, organic community support can be sustained and integrated into the wider voluntary landscape.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Partnership over Preaching:</strong> The shift from being a &quot;body that tells&quot; to a &quot;body that listens and connects.&quot;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>NCVO Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.ncvo.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncvo.org.uk</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Time for Impact Volunteering Strategies:</strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.timeforimpact.co.uk/volunteering-strategies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about our work</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p>