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S2 | Ep 7
48 mins

Hilary Evans-Newton on leading change and building an impact first strategy

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  <h2>In this episode of <em>The Charity Changemakers Podcast</em>, Adam Stacey sits down with Hilary Evans-Newton, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK</h2>

  <p>This is a conversation packed with vision, candour and big ideas.</p>

  <p>Hilary reflects on her early days in campaigning and advocacy, and how a bold strategic reset helped shape one of the UK’s most ambitious and fast-growing medical research charities.</p>

  <p>From navigating complexity to knowing when to say no, Hilary shares the leadership lessons that have defined her 10-year journey as CEO.</p>

  <p>You’ll hear how Alzheimer’s Research UK scaled from 45 to nearly 300 staff, increased income from £10 million to £60 million, and kept mission and culture at the heart of it all. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about leading through change, building strong teams, and creating space for innovation in the charity sector.</p>

  <h3>Tune in to hear:</h3>
  <ul>
    <li>What it really takes to lead a charity through growth and transformation</li>
    <li>How to build a resilient culture without losing sight of impact</li>
    <li>Why clarity, collaboration and courage matter more than ever</li>
    <li>Practical advice for future leaders shaping the sector</li>
  </ul>

  <h3>Chapters</h3>
  <ul>
    <li>00:00 – Introduction to Hilary Evans-Newton and Alzheimer’s Research UK</li>
    <li>06:21 – Quickfire Questions: Personal Insights and Interests</li>
    <li>10:51 – Journey into the Charity Sector: Early Career and Advocacy</li>
    <li>16:07 – Transitioning to Leadership: Experiences at Age UK</li>
    <li>20:24 – Becoming Chief Executive: Opportunities and Challenges</li>
    <li>23:21 – Evolution of Leadership and Organisational Growth</li>
    <li>27:12 – Key Leadership Policies for Growth</li>
    <li>29:37 – Learning from Setbacks and Strategic Prioritisation</li>
    <li>33:38 – Culture, Values and the Human Side of Leadership</li>
    <li>36:28 – Alzheimer’s Research UK: Mission, Impact and the Future of Dementia Research</li>
    <li>41:14 – Reflections on Career and Confidence</li>
    <li>43:53 – Closing Thoughts</li>
  </ul>

  <p><strong>The Charity Changemakers Podcast</strong> is available on 
    <a href="https://www.spotify.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a>, 
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    and <a href="https://www.youtube.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.
  </p>

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  <p><strong>#charityleadership #changemakers #dementia

Hosted by
Adam Stacey
Managing Director
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