
When Helping Hurts: The Curse of the Volunteer Tyrant
Ah, volunteers. The lifeblood of the third sector. The unsung heroes. The salt of the Earth. And sometimes, the absolute worst people you could possibly
Learn about the topics that matter to the BTH Staff and Community as they write about their personal life and interests in an honest and casual way.

Ah, volunteers. The lifeblood of the third sector. The unsung heroes. The salt of the Earth. And sometimes, the absolute worst people you could possibly

Have you ever walked into a meeting, listened to someone pitch an idea, and thought: “Wow, this is a baby’s used nappy wrapped in a

There’s nothing quite like the arrival of a bright-eyed, ambitious newcomer to send shivers down the spines of long-standing employees. They walk in, fresh ideas

Ah, cookies… But I’m not talking about the warm, gooey kind that make you feel safe and loved and add 3 cm to your waistline;

If you’ve ever attempted to cook a meal, you’ll know that some things just have to happen in the right order. You don’t throw raw

You know the sort. They turn up at business roundtables, charity forums or government consultation events with a printed update of all the wonderful local

Imagine you have a lawn full of dandelions. You could, of course, spend every weekend meticulously mowing over them, keeping your lawn looking deceptively pristine.

Picture this: You walk into a casino, pockets full of cash, heart full of dreams. You step up to a flashy slot machine, slide a

Imagine you’re in a play. You’ve memorized your lines, rehearsed your part, and you’re ready for the big moment. But then, whoops!…you forget a key

Leaving the military is one of life’s biggest transitions; you swap body armour for a suit, squaddies for Slack stand ups, and discover that “zero