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Specialist consulting for purpose-led organisations in Oxfordshire.

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My Specialisms

Narrative

Strategy

Reputation

My Purpose

Helping small charities, social enterprises and start-ups achieve big social-change ambitions.

I provide flexible and independent strategic consultancy support to Oxfordshire based organisations working for public-good. Drawing on fifteen years’ experience in the purpose-led sector, I help you develop narratives and design strategies that build trust, inspire action and drive change.

You might be:

Leader of a local non-profit developing integrated plans to advocate for policy and system change
Director of a life-sciences venture needing to translate complex data into a compelling case for support
Founder of a sustainability start-up considering how best to position your personal brand and build credibility

If so, I’m here to bring fresh perspectives, ask incisive questions, and facilitate fruitful discussions that help accelerate progress against your goals.

Let's collaborate!

My Services

Let’s discuss your needs

Narrative and positioning:

I help you develop compelling narratives and cases for change that engage funders, influence policy makers and inspire public support.

Outputs: strategic evidence-based messaging frameworks tailored to specific audience groups.

Strategy and planning:

I help you create outcome-focused influencing strategies with defined audiences, structured timelines, tailored tactics, and meaningful evaluations.

Outputs: goal-oriented communication roadmaps that guide priorities, decisions and actions.

Reputation and integrity:

I help you design approaches to build mission credibility, manage reputational risk, and ensure your activities are aligned with your values.

Outputs: reputation management plans, brand credibility strategies, internal guidelines and policies.

My experience

I gained my expertise during fifteen years in-house at large non-profits in London, including Prostate Cancer UK, Energy Saving Trust and the Marine Stewardship Council. Specialising in PR, I spent a decade leading communication strategies to drive progress on major sustainability and public health issues. My approach is also informed by an academic background in the study of language and meaning, and ongoing learning into topics such as AI ethics and disinformation.