How To Become A... Charity Founder

*Trigger warning for this episode: discussion of infertility and baby loss*What does it really take to start a charity from scratch?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Bex and Laura, founders of 'The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation', a charity supporting women and families through miscarriage, baby loss and infertility.What started as two strangers connecting over shared experiences during lockdown quickly grew into a powerful community, a podcast, a book, and eventually a registered charity helping thousands of people feel less alone.Bex and Laura share:How their personal experiences of miscarriage and baby loss led them to start something bigger Meeting through Instagram and instantly connecting over the lack of support Why they started a podcast with zero experience (and a “Podcasting for Dummies” book) How honest, raw storytelling helped break the taboo around baby loss Growing a community organically through Instagram Turning listener demand into courses, support groups and resources Why they initially charged for support, and why it didn’t sit right The process (and challenges) of applying for charitable status Why having the right board of trustees is crucial How fundraising actually works (grants, campaigns and community challenges) Building campaigns like “Run 10K to Raise 10K”, and raising £36K instead Creating safe spaces through both online and in-person communities The reality of running a charity alongside jobs, families and lifeIf you’re interested in:Starting a charity Turning personal experience into purpose Community building Mental health & grief support Social impact workThis episode is for you.Take a look at the charity here: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/ @the_worstgirlgang_ever🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.