Glad Tidings #5: Should Glad be a charity?

Episode Summary In this episode, we tackle a big question that’s been coming up in our research calls: Should Glad be a charity?  We share the reasons we originally considered becoming a nonprofit, why we ultimately decided to stay a for-profit organisation, and how this decision ties directly to maximising our impact on climate change. We also introduce our new membership model, highlighting exactly what members get (from a digital impact badge to exclusive behind-the-scenes updates). Finally, we share an update on how much greenhouse gas the Glad community has collectively committed to removing in our very first season so far. Community Feedback & Research How our one-on-one calls are shaping Glad’s direction. The strong desire people have to take action on climate change, even if they’re not sure how. Should We Be a Charity? The pros and cons of becoming a registered nonprofit. Why we chose a for-profit model to amplify our global climate impact. How being for-profit fosters innovation, attracts top talent, and fuels rapid growth. Membership vs. Donation Why we’ve shifted from talking about “contributions” to offering “memberships.” Everything a Glad membership entails: Totaliser Update for Season One We’ve reached almost 13,000 kilograms of committed greenhouse gas removal so far! Reminder that at season’s end, we’ll deploy these funds to vetted climate projects. Calls to Action How you can join us, spread the word, and subscribe to our content. Chapters & Timestamps [00:00] Welcome & Episode OverviewWe introduce our main topic—whether Glad should become a charity—and preview what’s ahead. [01:00] Important Feedback from Our CallsHear what people are saying about climate change and why they want to do more. [03:00] The Charity QuestionWe dive into why some listeners assume we’re a nonprofit—and why we’re not. [06:00] Why We Chose a For-Profit ModelThe behind-the-scenes reasons for embracing entrepreneurship to scale climate impact. [10:00] Our New Membership ApproachBreaking down the benefits of becoming a Glad member, from impact tracking to voting rights. [13:00] Totaliser UpdateHow we've almost hit 13,000 kg of greenhouse gas removal in Season One—and what’s next. [15:00] How You Can HelpThe three ways you can support our mission, including becoming a member and spreading the word. [20:00] Wrap-Up & What’s NextWe promise even more clarity and improvements to come—stay tuned. How You Can Help Become a MemberVisit our website - gladclimate.com - and join for just £1/$1/€1 a week. You’ll immediately get your impact record and digital badge. Spread the WordThink of that one friend or colleague who’s passionate about climate solutions—invite them to check us out. Subscribe & FollowStay up to date on podcast platforms, Instagram, and LinkedIn so you never miss an episode or project update. Full Transcript You can find the complete conversation—from our discussion on charitable vs. for-profit models to our membership benefits—on our blog at gladclimate.com/blog Thank you for listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.