Consultancy

I help organisations develop strategy, design meaningful programmes and understand the difference they're making.

With over a decade of experience across the cultural and charitable sectors, I bring a combination of strategic thinking, creativity and a strong focus on impact. I enjoy helping people make sense of complexity, identify opportunities and turn ambitious ideas into achievable action.

I work both independently and alongside existing teams, offering support that is collaborative, thoughtful and tailored to the needs of each organisation.

Areas of work

Strategy and planning

I support organisations and partnerships to understand their context, clarify priorities and develop strategies that are grounded in both ambition and reality.

This can include strategic planning, action planning, research, stakeholder engagement and facilitation.

Programme design

Strong programmes start with a clear understanding of purpose, people and place.

I help organisations design initiatives that align with their mission and values, respond to community needs and create meaningful experiences for participants, audiences and partners.

Evaluation and impact

I believe evaluation should generate useful insight rather than unnecessary paperwork.

I support organisations to develop monitoring and evaluation approaches that feel proportionate, practical and genuinely informative, including theories of change, impact frameworks, learning questions and reporting.

Stakeholder engagement and facilitation

Good ideas are stronger when they are shaped collaboratively.

I design and facilitate conversations, workshops and engagement processes that help people contribute their perspectives, build shared understanding and move towards action.

Cultural and community development

Much of my work sits at the intersection of culture, place and community.

I have experience working with cultural organisations, local authorities, creative practitioners, membership organisations and cross-sector partnerships to develop projects and approaches that support thriving, inclusive communities.

How I work

Every organisation is different, so I don’t offer fixed consultancy packages.

Sometimes I provide a fresh external perspective on a specific challenge. Sometimes I work alongside a team over a longer period to develop ideas, strengthen programmes or support delivery.

My approach is collaborative, inclusive and responsive. I bring experience, curiosity and a commitment to understanding the context you’re working within before proposing solutions.

Who I work with

I am particularly interested in working with:

  • Arts and cultural organisations
  • Place-based partnerships
  • Creative health and wellbeing organisations
  • Community-focused projects and charities
  • Membership bodies and networks
  • Creative practitioners and collectives

Let's talk

If you’re developing a new strategy, exploring a project, reviewing your impact or looking for support with programme design and engagement, I’d be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch to arrange an informal conversation about your organisation and what you’re trying to achieve.