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Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from ManchesterAuthor: Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
A warm Mancunian welcome to you. Im your host, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, and Im so glad youre listening to my podcast today. This season, Im proud to collaborate with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to highlight inspiring nominees. These are stories of care, courage and commitment told in the voices of the people working passionately behind the scenes in our communities. Every Tuesday, Ill share conversations exploring what drives these changemakers, the impact theyve made, and the lessons learned. Lets discover the heart of Manchesterone story at a time. Podcast creatives by Mahua Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Talking volunteering and community support with Wardeh Al Nasir
Episode 6
Monday, 24 November, 2025
In the season finale of Season 11 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe engages in a heartfelt conversation with Wardeh Al Nasir, Director of Community Thriving Together and nominee for Volunteer of the Year at the Spirit of Manchester Awards. Wardeh shares her inspiring journey of using her own experiences of isolation and language barriers to build a supportive community for underrepresented individuals in Manchester. She discusses the significance of volunteering, the impact of her organisation's work, and how she overcame cultural and financial challenges to create positive change. Wardeh also highlights transformative stories of individuals affected by her work and offers advice for those looking to start volunteering. The episode encapsulates the spirit of community, passion, and inclusivity, making it a moving finale before the podcast takes a break until spring 2026.Did you know: · Ethnic minorities can often face challenges including significant disparities in employment, housing and health outcomes.· These may include higher unemployment, overcrowded and substandard housing and poorer health and access to healthcare. They may suffer from stress, anxiety and depression due to these factors.· They may also face intolerance, hate crime, and discrimination, which often worsens existing inequalities.Key resource:Community Thriving Together Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript: (01:13) Meet Wardeh Al Nasir(02:43) Wardeh's Volunteering Journey(04:13) Founding Communities Thriving Together(05:33) Impact of Thriving Together(08:15) Challenges and Overcoming Them(16:20) Advice for Aspiring Volunteers(17:39) Signature Questions Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk #SocialImpact #Women #Community #Inclusion #Manchester#SpiritOfMcr25 #GM #podcast #NonProfit
