Host Paul Pawa welcomes Ian Thornton, Chief Executive of Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, and Justin Galliford for a conversation centred on purpose, partnership and long-term community impact.

Ian reflects on his journey from first engaging with the Foundation at 14 to leading it today, driven by a passion for improving lives. The discussion explores how sport connects communities, the value of strategic collaboration, and the importance of programmes such as Onside, Active Canaries and Run Norwich in delivering meaningful social value.

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In episode 12 of Inside Norse, Paul Pawa speaks with Dr Andy Wood OBE DL, Chair of the Norse Group Board, about leadership, governance and public value. Andy reflects on his career journey, what drew him to Norse, and the strength of the LATCo model in balancing commercial discipline with long-term community benefit.

They explore stewardship, board and executive relationships, and how Norse is positioned to support partners through ongoing public sector pressures.

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Host Paul Pawa is joined by Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group, and Roger Smith, Group SHEQ Director, to discuss Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and its importance in the world today. Justin and Roger share practical insights into embedding ESG into daily operations, from the perseverance required to overcome challenges to the opportunities that arise when sustainability and integrity are built into the fabric of a business. The conversation highlights why ESG matters to every organisation and how it shapes the way Norse Group operates, from day-to-day decision-making to long-term strategic planning.

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