I'm looking for Blumers who can help with a Senior Support project
Good news - we found 227 Blumers who are ready to help
Filter by service, location, type, size of charity and more
I have over 20 years experience in fundraising, strategic and operational management and leadership roles for environmental, educational and community causes. I'm proud to have helped to build successful charities and social enterprises, large and small, that deliver real impact. Skilled in research, planning and writing bids, reports, presentations and marketing materials. I can help you shape your strategy, develop a plan and find and engage the funders and partners you need to make it happen. Read more
I offer strategy, business development, and operational management consultancy, as well as expert facilitation. I bring 25 years experience in Civil Society, including as Chief Executive, and Director of Programmes, and Head of Business Development. I’ve generated millions in income for organisations sustainably and strategically, and developed winning strategies for over 20 charities. I give charities my full attention to ensure they get what they need to increase their impact and sustainability. Alongside my strategy/ development work, I am also an experienced impact evaluator. Read more
Felicia W
5.0 from 2 ratings
5.0 from 2 ratings
From £97.75/hr
A recommended Blumer for Senior Support
Felicia is a skilled and engaging facilitator & an expert in leading strategic planning processes, governance & organisational reviews,
An interim CEO and Charity Consultant with extensive experience in the sector. Has led 7 UK charities across 8 positions during periods of crisis, change and transformation. Brings a range of skills – including crisis management, strategic planning, financial overhaul, sustainability planning, team building and restructuring, culture change, and excellent analytical skills thanks to her legal qualifications – to help charities achieve their full potential.
Read more
Chris is a self-employed consultant with nearly 20 years of experience working in charities, this includes substantial operational and financial management, as well as fundraising experience. His additional strengths and expertise lie in: change management, developing, setting and executing strategies, refining and implementing organisational systems and processes and identifying and delivering quick wins and long-term improvements. Chris is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and, perhaps more importantly, someone who is easy to work with and who gets the job done. Read more
Samantha B
5.0 from 1 rating
5.0 from 1 rating
From £69.00/hr
A recommended Blumer for Senior Support
Need an objective, compassionate and experienced CEO and trustee to help with your strategic review, a governance quandary, or a crisis? Samantha is the person you are looking for. She has been a CEO and senior leader for over 12 years, mostly in housing and health, and trustee in a range of charities, including chairing a housing provider. She knows what it is like to have too much to do and too little time.
If you need a sounding board, another pair of eyes, an extra pair of hands, or an external perspective, just ask; she would be delighted to asisst. Read more
I specialise in strategy, leadership development, mentoring, performance improvement, evaluation, significant organisational change and faciltation. I am motivated by being able to unlock the potential of people and organisations so they can have a bigger social impact. I work with trustee boards and leadership teams to promote a productive governance culture focused on impact . Read more
Pamela has 20 years' experience as an executive in the charity and early years sectors; passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable families and comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels. Specialisms include strategy, crisis management, restructures and mergers, project implementation, impact management and fundraising. Holding a PGDip in voluntary sector management from Cass Business School, Pamela was awarded a Churchill Early Years Fellowship in 2017. Collaboration and integrity are core values which underpin her work. Read more
Jenny has over 25 years' experience of working in the voluntary sector, seven as the Chief Executive of an organisation working with older people. She has a wide range of skills, expertise and experience to assist other organisations. These skills include fundraising both for tenders and grants, funding pipelines, personnel management - she has managed a team of 23 staff and directly managed 7 senior staff, recruitment and staff training. Jenny has worked with a wide variety of stakeholders and represented the organisation at a number of forums. Jenny has written organisations' policies. Read more
Over 30 years in small-medium charities, both UK national and international organisations.
Strengths include: strategic planning and review; impact-led planning, theory of change and the evaluation process; partnerships and merger; governance and risk; working with challenging boards; group facilitation and organisational change; achieving financial and organisational sustainability.
Open to consultancy, coaching, mentoring, and interim roles. Read more
A highly strategic and commercially astute Charity & Business Leader with 25 years of experience in start-ups & SMEs (up to £10m), and a specialism in re-invigorating and growing organisations.
Dedicated to ensuring excellence, innovation & EDI in the workplace and transformational structural and social change in the world.
Expert in strategic organisational transformation and development, communications, people and culture, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, programme and project delivery, financial strategy, planning and governance, as well as leading, coaching and advising senior leaders Read more
I am a senior leader in the charity sector and have worked as an interim chief executive and senior management roles in mental health and youth charities, working closely with several boards of trustees. I have a background in recruitment, partnership development and programme delivery and have worked in brand new start-up charities, helping them to scale up. I have also been involved in securing significant contract funding for projects, developing three-year strategic plans and demonstrating impact. Read more
Kirsten T
0.0 from 0 ratings
0.0 from 0 ratings
From £71.88/hr
A recommended Blumer for Senior Support
A passionate, committed senior manager with significant international experience in governance, operations, & programmes, & a proven ability to deliver outstanding results, continuous organisational (strategic & operational) & personal improvement, & executive leadership in diverse & challenging environments. A broad range of skills & expertise developed to the highest levels in both charitable & commercial sectors, including: governance, strategic planning, project management, quality assurance, & research & evaluation. Exceptional people skills & stakeholder management. Fluent French. Read more
I recently retired as Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO), having developed it into a highly successful and sustainable organisation.
As the CEO of a membership and support organisation, I supported other leaders, developed strategy, bid (successfully) for grants and contracts for GMCVO and others, and worked with funders.
I offer wide and deep strategic and operational experience at executive and non-executive levels in organisations of all sizes, along with knowledge of public policy, equalities and inclusion, consultation and qualitative research. Read more
Pragmatic customer-focused Marketing Director who develops and implements insight-driven strategies and plans that deliver defined commercial and communications objectives and underpin charitable objects. Extensive experience of brand strategy delivery, commercial marketing, design management, and channel-neutral marketing communications.
Read more
I work with people to achieve their potential - transforming organisations to achieve their purpose. i am an effective coach and mentor, I was the CEO of Scope and have held senior leadership roles in charities and other organisations large and small.
I have a track record of working with individuals and team to deliver significant change, building profile and managing reputation, driving high level relationships, leading ground breaking campaigns, achieving a step change in fundraising outcomes. I am strategic, looking at the big picture, following through to effective implementation. Read more
An HR and L&D professional experienced across the public, private and voluntary sectors, Andrea’s portfolio includes Organisational Strategy Development & Design, Performance Management & Competencies, Management & Leadership Development, Project Management, and Equal Opportunities and Diversity & Inclusion. Already moving from f2f delivered programmes by the end of 2019, Covid-19 has enabled her to develop new ‘at a distance’ interventions supporting private and voluntary sector clients in navigating the pandemic using scenario planning, and coupling this with her extensive knowledge of HR. Read more
As a communications professional I have been at the forefront of advancing many companies, organisations and charities into new fields of business and public awareness. In a career that spans 25 years, I have a proven record in project management, press, PR, corporate writing, social media as well as creating content & communications across all media platforms. High-concept, high-quality execution whether external or internal or public-facing, most recently for UNESCO.
You now have direct access to me on BLUME, every day. Unsure? Reach out to me and let's chat! Read more
Doron is a seasoned finance and operations professional with over 20 years experience in the charity sector. He's got a great track record in improving and innovating financial systems and fundraising operations. Doron thrives under pressure! He's a specialist in financial and operational infrastructure and systems integration, with strong analytical skills and experience in building organisational-wide processes and systems. He can help you build reporting systems, automate your business functions and spring clean ageing and archaic system Read more
Leah has over two decades experience as a senior manager and fundraiser in the voluntary sector, working in and with organisations to help them become more effective through a combination of support services covering governance, strategy, income generation and implementation.
Her consulting work specialises in income generation and strategic planning and I have worked with a range of local and national charities and social enterprises providing advice, training and support to develop sustainable models and practices which create resilient organisations. Read more
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer quis elementum neque. Donec tristique nec risus quis bibendum. Aliquam erat volutpat. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed ornare porta dignissim. Nunc at mi non neque faucibus ullamcorper. Mauris aliquet ut ex vitae hendrerit. Proin vel nunc tortor. Nulla commodo dui a arcu tristique, non mattis dolor tempus. Cras sagittis at nisl nec euismod. Nulla et euismod turpis, vitae faucibus purus. Sed in interdum purus. Proin finibus lorem nisl, volutpat tincidunt sem tincidunt non. Read more
I retired from paid employment in 2011 with the NHS in Procurement. At first I wondered what I would do with my time but now I wonder where all my free time is! I volunteer with the local community-run shop, serving behind the counter and also dealing with the admin for the newspaper and magazine orders. I also volunteer with the local library, delivering books to an elderly housebound lady of 96! I write short stories mainly but am also trying to write a book. I play tennis, cycle and walk. My wife and I run a local board games session monthly and are members of a local U3A games group. Read more
Ann-Marie has worked with some fantastic businesses over her career, including Marks and Spencer and Allen & Overy, the international law firm. In addition, she has freelanced for many charities, ranging from large multi-site operations to small not-for-profits employing two or three people, and her successful HR business has grown entirely by word-of-mouth referral. She loves adding value to organisations and really enjoys writing policies and knotty employment law problems.
Ann-Marie has a degree in English Literature and a Masters in HR (with Distinction). She is a Fellow of the CIPD.
Read more
I have spent 25 years in the charity sector primarily in international development working with a number of agencies, I have a strong track record in proposal development and bid writing including trust and foundations. In addition I have significant experience in donor reporting and knowledge management in support of programmes. I relocated to the UK three years ago and I am keen to continue to support the charity sector. Read more
Nicola has 20+ years experience in leadership, in large and small charities.
Nicola has served as a CEO and Director leading service delivery, income generation (including fundraising, commissioning, and social enterprise), and public engagement. She has led multiple change programmes including strategic transformation and restructure.
Nicola has substantial experience in organisational design, staff development, governance, HR, strategy and finance, and social enterprise, and is a qualified and experienced trainer and facilitator.
Nicola is committed to supporting charities to improve Read more
I have 24 years’ experience in Charitable, Social Enterprise and Educational organisations at a senior and service delivery level. Creativity is at the heart of a great Fundraiser. If you can tell your story in a way that connects with others whether they are a Trust Foundation, corporate sponsor or local school. Essentially, I am a Storyteller, giving a voice to those pushed to the outside of our community. I have a lived experience of homelessness which gives me a unique perspective in how to engage an entire community to support the financial stability of your Charity. Yes Read more
Qualified Psychotherapist with a trauma specialism and a background in charity work (initially as an executive assistant and later as planning and governance lead) offering training, coaching and facilitation for charity leadership teams in how trauma and emotional charge can impact our work. Providing education, tools and strategies to support individual and collective emotional wellbeing in the work place. Experienced in a wide range of project and event management, leadership development, strategic planning and charity governance. Read more
My passion is community and innovation through the exploration of new approaches to delivering development work. As an independent consultant, I've worked with a variety of stakeholders from in-country finance teams to directors, on tasks including the development of multimillion pound budgets, strategy development to training delivery on different commercial funding models, contributing to the design and mobilisation of largescale projects. Proposing recommendations that have transformed ways of working, optimising performance to ultimately enhance organisational Impact and access to funding. Read more
I am passionate about supporting charities and voluntary organisations working to support those who need it most. I enjoy supporting organisations in going through complex change processes. I'm thrilled when I can help clients access the funds they need, be this £500 for staff laptops to work from home or £850,000 raised for one client over 3 years. I support organisations to be ready for investment - through developing strategy, designing outcome and impact systems, working with boards and evaluations. I believe in working together to help vision based organisations achieve their goals. Read more
I am committed to working within the charity environment, with extensive experience as both a member of the leadership team and as a Trustee and Chair. I am keen to develop strategy and to ensure good governance. Read more
A marketing specialist, qualified coach, mentor and facilitator with 18 years experience working for organisations across the Charity, Environmental, Education and Travel sectors. For 6 years I've provided freelance marketing consultancy services including Strategy, Project Management, Events Coordination, Branding, Social Media, Digital Campaigns, Copywriting, Content Management and Market Research. I have a distinction in PGCert level Coaching & Mentoring and also provide professional Coaching (individual and team) and Marketing Mentoring. I’m also a trained facilitator. Read more
Ed is a professional facilitator that works with people to build deep mutual understanding, and rekindle their energy and drive. He has over 15 years experience in training, facilitating and coaching cultural evolution in the public, social enterprise, coop and private sector organisations helping leaders at all levels operate in a better more connected way to emerging situations and the world around us. Ed is a fully qualified coach, chartered fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a Barrett Values Centre practitioner. Ed lives on a boat with his rescue dog Eddy. His courage to commit to quality of life, a love to travel and learning from people and places are the source of his energy. He has an insatiable curiosity and his core values are fairness, compassion and openness to new perspectives.
Read more
Business Development Manager (SMEs) and
Deputy Manager of a charity
Key strengths:
- Workflow & processes; introducing efficient systems
- Creativity; thinking outside the (charity) box, with creative fundraising ideas
- Social media strategy; creating relevant, high-value, share-able content
- Empathic listening skills, providing a sounding board for strategy discussions
(I know it can be lonely)
- attention to detail: proof-reading
- Website design
- Certified Laughter Yoga Leader - a unique virtual fundraising idea!
- English & German language Read more
I have worked within the charity sector for the past 20 years in many different areas of fundraising and am a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (MCIOF Dip). I have many years of experience creating DRTV adverts, website and social media content, script-writing and editing. I also regularly produce volunteer resources including film, online campaigns and printed materials. In all of this I aim to share with supporters the impact of their gifts on people's lives. I enjoy the challenge of sharing stories from projects on the ground and bringing them to life. Read more
Writer, journalist, trainer and consultant (ex BBC and Sky editor) working with companies all over the world as well as NGOs and universities. My specialist area is the essential skills needed to create effective, engaging communications and content across all sorts of platforms. Read more
Rebecca has over 20 years experience in non-profit organisations at senior management level. This includes financial management and fundraising experience. She has raised funds and managed grants from institutional and trust funders, both in the UK and internationally. Her finance experience ranges from setting up general bookkeeping systems to managing restricted and unrestricted grants, developing and monitoring annual budgets and providing management accounts to Board members and meeting funders reporting requirements. She also has substantial experience in organisational development. Read more
Test
You can book Tedward for
Home Cleaning
Assembling furniture
Technology
Handy People
Cleaning
Office work
Finance
Fundraising
Senior Support
I have over 16 years experience in community and sport setting, 7 in senior roles specialising in workforce development, bid writing, operational management and leadership roles for sport, education and community organisations. I'm proud to have designed, delivered and evaluated national and international programs using sport to transform lives through health, social connection, employability and sport. Skilled at and writing bids, reports, project management and delivery materials, I can help you shape your strategy, develop your workforce, secure funding and create projects to have impact Read more
With over 15 years of award-winning charity retail experience, I offer a comprehensive service for your charity retail growth needs.
From basic recommendations to more in-depth consultations which include
• Retail growth strategy.
• E-Commerce strategy
• Gift Aid Best Practice Analysis and recommendations going forward
• Identify and full proposals for new or additional outlets
• EPOS review and recommendations
• Review and Best Practices for current retail estate and recommendations going forward
• Staffing review
• Bought in New Goods considerations
• Recycling review and recommendations
• R Read more
I'm a fundraising specialist with over 17 years' experience in the non-profit sector able to support on strategy, planning and operational delivery in all things mass -including legacy, community/events, mid value and digital. I bring with me a wealth of audience-led marketing experience, deep interest in not-for-profit technology and data capability & platforms, combined with a depth of charity fundraising knowledge. I'm adept at developing integrated growth strategies, propositions, donor journeys, new products, strategic marketing campaigns, and programme audits. A steady pair of hand Read more
Nick has served as chief executive of London Youth and The National Childbirth Trust, as UK Director at Save the Children and as chair of The Parent Infant Foundation.
He has also served on the boards of many charitable and public institutions (from grassroots organisations run on a shoe strong to multi-million investment funds) and been a policy adviser with HM Treasury, Clarence House and Number 10.
Read more
Back in 2012 as social media use started picking up, Emma Dingle decided to combine her customer relations skills and nerdiness, now 12 years later she provides a full range of online communications services.
Her professional life has always involved working directly with customers, clients, partner organisations, volunteers, and the general public.
She specialises in customer service, community engagement, events, complaints resolution, reputation management, and anticipating need. She's also experienced with working with neurodivergent people and those with diverse communication needs. Read more
I’d love to support you by providing tailored practical HR solutions for your organisation. I’m a fully qualified Chartered MCIPD HR professional with an authentic background in multi-site operational management and business development. I have a distinction in L7 CIPD Employment Law with strong skills in employee relations, industrial relations, mediations and ethics investigations. I’m able to support any issue across the full employee cycle with extensive generalist experience. I have delivered line manager training, led on engagement initiatives and developed mental health workshops. Read more
A senior charity professional with significant strategic and day to day experience working as a Finance, Operations and Programmes Director, principally in the Education, Youth, Heritage and International Development sectors. Would be very interested in supporting charities on a part time or interim basis to improve their range of financial, operational and grant application processes, and therefore help to maximise charity impact for beneficiaries. Read more
I am an experienced and versatile senior manager and charity consultant with extensive experience in income generation across the fundraising disciplines, together with firm grounding in communications and charity management.
Experience and knowledge – I have a strong fundraising and communications background, with experience across all levels in communications, marketing and a wide range of income generation and business development disciplines for local, national and international charities. This includes direct experience in:
Major donors
Capital Appeals
Trusts and Foundations
Corporate Fundraising
Fundraising for Faith Organisations
Corporate fundraising
Events Management and fundraising
Campaign Management
Individual Giving
Legacies
Community Fundraising
Emergency campaigns
Awareness campaigns across radio, outdoor advertising, digital and press
Read more
Over 14 years’ experience working in the NFP sector including INGO’s
Delivery focused and global transformational leader
Complex stakeholder management, across federated organisations
Working globally with c-suite stakeholders and Boards
Customer centric focused with direct experience in donor and delivery collaboration
Strong programme manager with significant budget and funding management experience
Strategic leader with an understanding of the sector across all functions
Experience in working at board level and c-suite
Data and analytics background including globally Read more
Andrew specialises in comms and marketing strategy. He has bags of experience across the board, including brand and strategy review, creative campaigns, change comms and public consultation.
He also coaches people to communicate and present brilliantly, and has done so in local and central government, for new businesses and embryonic charities, as well as Lloyd's Register, Royal Mail and Transport for London. And he writes for every media.
He would like to help people looking for marcoms support in anyway he can.
Read more
I have a passion for the third sector and in particular small charities.
I have a proven track record of increasing income from campaigns and events (sporting, community, and special events) and engaging the community to fundraise. I have supported charities at the beginning of their fundraising journeys with strategy, planning, creating fundraising materials and recruitment and mentoring of staff.
I am passionate about building relationships with donors and creating activities to engage them with fundraising for a cause. Read more
Well-rounded and experienced strategy, operations, finance and project management professional. After a successful career in the corporate sector, in 2017 moved into the charity sector and has worked for charities/NGOs within humanitarianism, health care, education, social justice, community building and arts. Qualifications include CIMA (part-qualified), PRINCE2, Masters in Development and Bachelors in Economics. Read more
Rob is an experienced and values-led charity CEO, Consultant, Interim, Mentor and Trustee with experience of all aspects of charity leadership and management from 8.5 years as a CEO, 16 years as a Trustee of 5 different charities, and over 4 years as a mentor to other CEOs.
Rob can help with the following areas:
- Interim CEO roles
- Board development
- Mentoring of CEOs or Trustees
- Strategy development/reviews
- Governance reviews and health checks
- Incorporation
- Developing positive working cultures and wellbeing
- Skilled volunteering
- Facilitation
- Being a critical friend Read more
Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in the sector. She has won the CIOF, ‘Fundraising Leader of the year’ award and has achieved her CIOF Diploma in Fundraising Management. She has worked across all sectors in fundraising, led large teams and sat at Board level. She has written 5 year growth strategies, secured 7 figure donations, delivered £12m Appeals, secured long term, sustainable partnerships and delivered events raising over £500k. Rebecca can support in all areas of Fundraising but specialises in Strategy, Major Donors, Capital Appeals, Case for support and Corporate Partnerships.
Read more
Accomplished senior fundraising leader, relationship manager and passionate storyteller, specialising in corporate partnerships, philanthropy and special events.
Experienced in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies across a range of income streams, managing high-performing teams, developing and cultivating transformative partnerships and creating stewardship strategies to increase acquisition and retention of partnerships and donors. Read more
Co-production and citizen involvement is my key area. I am an experienced writer, facilitator and researcher who is confident in all aspects of adult social care. I have particular experience in mental health, safeguarding, and human rights. Have numerous publications to my name, including books, reports, practice tools and frameworks. I currently work in both Scottish and English contexts.
Happy to consider most work in this field, especially that which prioritises the voices of citizens and their lived experience. Read more
An executive director with vast experience in the charity sector, and recent experience in government departments; A dynamic leader of change with a passion for the charity sector and for organisations achieving their potential, who has instigated and managed improvements in finance, governance, ICT and operational processes. Creatively engaging board members and trustees, building partnerships to lead organisations. Read more
20 Years fundraising and charity experience.
Masters in Strategic Management
Charities supported - MENCAP, Age Concern, Home-Start, Help for Heroes
16 years fundraising experience - raising £1.6 million to date
4 years compliance experience and two years experience working for a funder.
COO status currently with a 3 day a week paid role.
Read more
A dynamic and influential board-level leader, recognised for delivering business growth and radical impact in charity and not-for-profit. Proven track record of leading strategic planning and innovation to deliver results. A purpose driven, emotionally intelligent leader and team builder who understands how to articulate a vision and create a “growth-mindset” culture where inclusion thrives, and all feel able to contribute. Have been CEO of two youth organisations and headed up a variety of income generation roles including Race for Life. Read more
25 years working on the www to go with 25+ years in Marketing and Business Analysis - for Commercial and Charity clients - helping as best possible the smallest and largest clients
Lead on telling (showing) a story to best effect and can help with CX/UX and 'Agile' - in ways that Charities can really benefit from
Often the 'basics' need to be revisited. Big investments in technology can come later. Known for helping client help themselves, for creating long lasting engagement that is measurable and really successful
Clients can do less but better and be happy! Read more
I have worked in charity and public sector organisations for over 25 years with a specific focus on trust and grant fundraising in the last 6 years. I have excellent research and strategy development skills and can help with developing a theory of change, a case for support, measuring social impact and devising monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Read more
Diane Platt is a dynamic fundraising leader with over 20 years of senior leadership experience and a passion for driving organisational success. As the founder of Diane Platt Consulting, she has empowered her clients to surpass their fundraising goals, securing millions in funding through her expert guidance in strategy, trust fundraising, and stewardship..
With a background in psychology and nursing, Diane brings a unique, people-centred approach to her work. Her career spans roles as CEO, Director of Fundraising, and Senior Manager at prominent charities, where she consistently transformed income streams and led impactful campaigns. Diane’s ability to craft winning fundraising strategies is matched by her talent in coaching teams to achieve excellence.
Beyond her professional achievements, Diane enjoys seaside escapes in her campervan, indulging in her love for baking, and exploring the coastal beauty of Bournemouth with her husband.. Read more
An accomplished third sector CEO, leader and advocate. Offers comprehensive experience establishing and maturing charities that harness the power of sport and football to enhance communities and promote wellbeing, education, economic regeneration and inclusion. Provides specialist expertise in generating sustainable sources of income for football foundations. Has a demonstrable track record working with Boards to create compelling visions and strategies and inspiring management teams to implement them through robust business planning, financial management and governance. Read more
I've worked in the voluntary sector for several years, with a main focus on small charities. Recently gained awards in Coaching, Mentoring and Change Leadership and Management. I'm passionate about the difference a small charity can make, and want to see every charity thrive and fulfill it's objectives Read more
A wide range of managerial experience, including Projects, Campaigns, Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications. Social Media. Strong verbal and written communication skills. IT literate. Operational and strategic planning skills. A decision maker. A logical thinker with excellent networking skills. A creative developer who can ‘ground’ ideas and take opportunities. “Hands-on” approach, a practical problem solver with extensive staff management experience. An established public speaker at public events, schools, and universities and to supporters and charity partners. A proven track record of success and achievement.
Read more
A strategic leader in the charitable / foundation sector with a wealth of experience developing strategies, programmes, events and delivering plans that achieve results. Passionate about making a difference and helping people to create sustainable change. Good at getting initiatives off the ground and leading and galvanising teams. Can act as interim management or fill a gap to get a new strategy, programme, project or event off the ground. Read more
Freya has 15 years experience working for a wide range of different charities both UK focused and international. A highly flexible and experienced writer and researcher she is keen to take on tasks related to bid writing, research or reports as well as project management. She is also an experienced facilitator, speaker and organiser of workshops and events. Read more
With well over ten years of experience supporting the charitable sector, I have a wide range of experience, across the UK, which I bring to each assignment. From developing strategy and improving operational delivery to leading on £multi-million tenders. I have experience of mergers, service redesign and restructure as well as a wealth of experience at improving operations, measuring impact and evaluating funding streams. I have supported charities to streamline operations, providing better services for frontline users and regularly write successful funding bids for the charities I support. Read more
A capable, efficient, organised fractional finance director with a proven history of strong and steady leadership within the SME and charity sectors. A strategic leader with a good eye for detail; a strong interest in business development and an appetite for organisational growth and improvement.
A well-rounded accountant with extensive experience in charity SORP; invoicing; credit control; management accounts; cash flow management; month and year end; financial reporting; audit; VAT returns; expenses; supplier payments and payroll. Experienced in designing policies, processes and systems. Read more
Kelly is a dedicated leader with extensive experience, specialising in human rights, anti-slavery and animal rights. She brings integrity, humour and energy to her work, excelling in fostering meaningful collaborations. Kelly's expertise spans operations, governance, project mananagement and recovery, and grant making. She has a keen ability to connect people, build new initiatives, develop strategies, and drive impactful change. Also a trustee of a medical research charity, she champions ethical practices and innovation, ensuring organisations focus on both the bigger picture and finer detail Read more
An experienced senior charity admin, strategy and finance professional with a solid background in non-profit management, a strong track record, with a deep understanding of financial management in the non-profit sector. I help organizations thrive. I currently serve on the boards of two regional charities, where I contribute as Chair and Treasurer, leveraging my financial acumen and strategic mindset to drive sustainable growth.
Read more
I'm an experienced fundraising, communications and marketing profressional with over 10 years experience in a range of roles across the third sector. My specialities include major gift fundraising (individual and corporate), strategic plannnig, systems implementation and setting up effective board. I'm a huge advocate for the use of data to create effective and adaptable strategies that engage employees and achieve results. Read more
I'm a highly skilled Chief Executive, with over 25 years experience working in the not-for-profit and public sectors. I enjoy working with organisations of all sizes and stages of development. Whether you are a small start-up charity, an established organisation wanting to grow and develop or an organisation who simply needs support on a specific project I'm here to help. Read more
Jonathan Baker is a VCFSE Sector professional with over 15 years’ experience in the field. He loves working in the community, coaching individuals and organisations to reach their goals and maximise their impact.
Jonathan takes a coaching-led approach to his capacity building practice for charities and social enterprises, adapting his delivery to work with individuals and teams. He provides a range of services including Theory of Change, Strategy Renewal, Financial Modelling, and Bid-writing support. His approach however is dynamic, holistic, and intuitive, so he will adapt his work to empower you and your organisation to achieve the progress you desire.
Jonathan particularly enjoys and excels at working with passionate and entrepreneurial people who value robust support and constructive challenge from a 'critical friend', enabling them to break down barriers (including self-perceived ones!), and fulfil their individual and organisation potential. Read more
An experienced charity professional, with a variety of experience of working for both large national charities and smaller local charities in CEO and senior leadership. roles. I believe in leading with compassion and empathy and investing in the people who work with me. I have experience of leading teams through periods of change, and excel at creating strategic plans and translating these into operational plans. I believe in developing and implementing process and policies that can help charities to flourish and maximize their impact. Read more
Her experience includes:
• Researching and securing funds for a range of organisations – private, public and Voluntary and Community Organisations
• Building capacity
• Authoring social impact reports
• Developing fundraising strategies and diversifying income streams
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of evaluation, policy-making and implementation
• Delivering training and supporting governance
• Tendering for contracts on the DPS/Government portals - Semi-Independent Living, Care, MH etc Read more
I am a highly experienced operations manager and proud generalist with over a decade of experience supporting non-profits with their operations, production, and audience development projects. With my expertise in charity management and trauma-informed operations, I have successfully managed exciting, creative projects locally and internationally. Read more
My mission is to help you do your best work. With a passion for doing good and varied background that has helped me develop a unique combination of skills, my specialty is a to create a bespoke package of support that will help your charity achieve its goals.
With several years of experience in commissioning and then tender writing, you can be sure I'm a solid choice when it comes to statutory fundraising. Equally, in the Trusts & Foundations space I have secured grants ranging from £2k to £200k and can adapt my approach to your specific needs.
I offer a range of packages to suit any budget, and love to deliver support that helps you become more self-sufficient and get more return on your investment in fundraising. Services offered include:
- Bid writing (statutory and philanthropic funders)
- Bid proofing / editing
- Bid writing mentoring
- Facilitated workshops to develop fundraising strategies (and beyond)
I'm also something of an all-rounder, with a keen attention to detail, masterful facilitation skills and ability to rapidly digest, interpret & synthesise information & insights - so, if you have a miscellaneous task you'd like support with, or are simply looking for ways to work smarter or more strategically, get in touch to discuss your needs and find out how I could help.
Read more
I am a self-motivated, positive and organised professional with a passion for supporting organisations
that are dedicated to social causes. I have experience of growing a capacity-building programme that
supports charities, focussing on maximising the positive impact on civil society. I also have extensive experience of developing programme strategies, building relationships with key partners and implementing system changes to drive efficiencies and build capacities. Prior to working in the charity sector, I spent over a decade working as an in-house solicitor. Read more
New to Freelancing after 17 years in local government and the NHS (public health and youth work). Gained MSc in community health psychology from the LSE, currently studying MBA in health management and recently gained Fellowship at the Royal Society for Public Health.
Extensive experience as Board member - Trustee of Advance and Young Women's Trust, Board member of Ekaya Housing Association and Governor of Stanmore College.
Passionate about social justice, sexual health, mental health, children and families, serious youth violence, domestic abuse, housing and education.
Offering senior support, e.g. qualitative research, change management, strategy development and problem solving etc. Read more
Passionate, driven, enthusiastic professional, who has worked in public and third sector organisations for the last 16 years.
Currently working on a freelance project for a Local Authority looking at their modern slavery pathway, this work is due to end on 31.03.24
Skills and experience in volunteer coordination, project management, collaboration, report writing, managing budgets and staff. Worked in homelessness, unsecure housing, poverty alleviation, modern slavery and trafficking.
Trustee of a charity - responsible for governance as well as prospect research and writing funding bids. Read more
An experienced charity leader having served at national, regional, County and local levels in professional and volunteer capacities. Primarily in sport with National Governing Bodies of Sport, based in Local Authorities, and charities (including two Trustee roles with youth charities). Specific contribution made using my expertise in fundraising and events creation, management and development. Secured over £10m from Sport Lottery in professional roles, and over £1m in voluntary - Huntingdon Gymnastics Club and Kings Cliffe Active - and organised a broad range of sports events. Read more
An experienced and creative senior manager and fundraising professional with 14 years experience working for charities of all sizes and a unique set of skills gained from a background in television and corporate communications, working with some of the world’s leading brands. Strong experience of managing and leading fundraising teams and driving income generation through informed strategy across major income streams, with extensive knowledge of corporate partnerships and trust fundraising. Additional experience of providing professional leadership to small charities and start-ups. Read more
You can book Sarah for
Business Professionals
Fundraising
Fundraising
Marketing and Comms
Senior Support
A natural all-rounder: I am a a youth worker and delivery expert first with extensive fundraising experience. I have worked across different fundraising streams (trust and foundations, major donors, corporate and statutory) and have skills in fundraising diversification, strategy and creating systems and processes. I have developed organisational strategies and guided organisational development. In the communications space, I have been involved in relaunching websites, developing branded resources and upgrading internal communication structures. Read more
I have had a career spanning 15 years in user-facing and leadership roles in community development work. I am a trained fundraiser and Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraisers, and have many years of experience fundraising for arts, youth, education, community and heritage causes. Read more
I am an enthusiastic freelancer with 16 years' experience working at senior level in homelessness, migration and disabilities. With broad-ranging experience in charities (including managing operations and frontline services, and overseeing business development, fundraising and communications), I love working with organisations that really seek to make a difference to the people they support. I'm hard-working and reliable, and bring my friendly and collaborative approach to everything I do. Read more
A lived experience led Leader, mould breaker, strategic thinker, and developer of system change on a grassroots level, a respected speaker and visionary leader within the third sector. I am the Co-Founder behind Comics Youth CIC, where I have exercised the full range ofleadership and management skills. My passions lie in youth-led system change, EDI, advocacy, and strategic planning. I have fundraiser over £10 million for a range of organisations on a local, national and international level.
I was awarded an MBE in the 2023 Kings Honour's list for my services to young people and the arts. Read more
I am a confident and accomplished fundraising leader with over 12 years of experience in the sector. I have a broad skillset across fundraising specialisms including community, events, major donors, trusts and corporate partnerships. As such I am familiar with and been successful in leading a variety of fundraising disciplines. In addition to my fundraising knowledge, skills and experience I have led organisational change, delivered new strategies and operational plans and have experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff. Read more
Kristina started freelancing after witnessing the Covid-19 exposing weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the third sector. Kristina has been involved with social enterprises and fundraising for over 15 years, achieving both generalist and specialist expertise with a track record of successes in multiple fundraising streams, direct marketing, charity development and strategy, supporter care and event management. Kristina has worked for both local and national charities as an employer and as a fundraising consultant. Read more
I am an Organisation Development specialist with lots of experience of the charity sector and can help you with the development of your organisational culture, values and behaviours. Read more
Qualified accountant who has held the positions as Finance Director in the charity and not for profit organisations contributing to successful turn arounds to profitability and positive liquidity situations. In addition a collegiate manager who mentors staff and training to achieve high standards and good liaison with operational managers for the benefit of good business management. Enjoys the success achieved for organisations in demonstrating how financial management can contribute to the aims and goals for the success of the organisations. Read more
Hi there, I’m Clare. I have sixteen years’ experience in policy, campaigning and communications in the charity sector and I love what I do. My passion is working in women’s rights and with young people and have led campaigns at Women’s Aid and most recently been Director of Communications and Influencing at Pause. I live in a Nottinghamshire village with my husband Paul and fox red Labrador Alan. Read more
I have worked in charitable sector for over 17 years, as Service Manager and CEO, responsible for income generation and leadership of the organisation. I specialise in Violence Against Women and Girls. Read more
I have worked in charitable sector for over 17 years, as Service Manager and CEO, responsible for income generation and leadership of the organisation. I specialise in Violence Against Women and Girls. Read more
Rich is a multi-award winning social entrepreneur who brings with him years of extensive experience in the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector. He has dedicated his entire career to working alongside communities and people in challenging personal and economic situations.
Rich has experience on the frontline, in leadership and in infrastructure consultancy within the sector, but most importantly, he carries with him a real heart and deep rooted passion for making a direct difference to people’s lives.
Having cut his teeth in community youthwork alongside a national educat Read more
If you're feeling impossibly stretched, I know what a difference it makes to offload some of those big tasks. You need someone who understands AND who has the skills to provide the help you need without judgement.
I have 22yrs experience and an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management. As the CEO of a small charity for 14 years, I was across everything. In my time, I've also been a volunteer manager, a trainer, a governance advisor, a grant assessor and a trustee.
Here's how I can help:
- Trusts & Foundations. Develop a strategy; find funders; develop relationships; and write (or polish) strong applications and reports. I've secured major funding from most of the big UK funders and multiple UK Government grant schemes.
- Support for your 'senior team' - Develop an engaging strategy; Support your board to be more effective; Coach your CEO before they reach breaking point?
- Financial Management... While I'm not an accountant, I know my way around charity accounts and trust law. My superpower is helping you understand what the numbers really mean. Whether you're starting out or regrouping, I can set up simple finance systems or budgets that your staff, trustees, and funders will all appreciate. Read more
Hi, I’m Katherine. I’m an experienced freelance charity consultant, specialising in supporting social good projects and building social capital in communities. I bring nearly 15 years of charity management experience through a wide range of roles – I’m high-performing and values-driven. With specialisms in facilitation, coaching and demonstrating impact, my passion is building communities of practice, participatory approaches and translating learning into action.
Read more
Experienced behaviour changer, passionate about working with people to bring about change that makes life better. Behaviour change happens everywhere, and I enjoy working in all these different spaces – one to one, with communities, with organisations, and at a population level too.
I bring a backpack of tools to my work, combining 20 years of experience with compassion and curiosity. Whether I’m coaching one to one or designing a national campaign, I start where people are. I love exploring values, beliefs, attitudes, the systems we're all part of, how these interact with behaviour and options for change. I love unpicking complex challenges.
My work is led by my values of learning, simplicity, purpose and calm. If you’d like to chat about anything behaviour change or coaching, please get in touch.
Specialities: Research and insight, strategy development and implementation, evidence-based intervention design and delivery, marketing campaigns, coproduction and cocreation, evaluation, securing funding, team leadership, coaching. Read more
Bringing many years of HR experience, I am driven by a deep passion and specialised focus on enhancing disability accessibility. As someone who is profoundly deaf, I understand first-hand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Read more
A former fundraising & communications director, I have over 20 years of experience working across fundraising, communications, and corporate responsibility. I have worked across a range of causes including children & young people, health )including mental health) homelessness, and heritage.
Throughout my career, I have created several successful sustainable fundraising & engagement growth strategies, tailored to a charity's vision, sphere of influence, and capacity. As a senior leader, I take a collaborative approach to shaping cultures, structures, and direction of travel for charities. Read more
I am a specialist in utilising the transformative power of impact measurement and management to embed sustainable positive change in organisations. I have a track record of supporting small- and medium-sized charities and social enterprises with starting or improving their impact practice and becoming data-driven organisations. I can provide support with training and mentoring, the development or review of theories of change and impact frameworks as well as data collection and analysis. I am also an experienced charity senior manager up to Chief Executive level. Read more
A compassionate and driven learner passionate about empowering micro charity leaders (lived experience) and staff. I am especially looking to work with grassroots organisations providing direct support to communities. Read more
I have over 9 years experience working within the charity sector, primarily in senior leadership, project management, and event management. As a highly experienced leader, I've successfully managed both strategic and operational elements of charity service delivery including budgets of up to £2.2m, stakeholder engagement, programme design and management as well as risk management and safeguarding. I'm adept at streamlining processes and have a wealth of experience of end to end management of both large and small-scale engagement events. Read more
I have worked in senior finance management positions in the charity sector for the past 20 years. I’ve supported Trustees and Senior Managers to define their financial objectives, develop budgets and business plans that enabled them to deliver their mission. I also ensured each organisation had robust systems and controls in place to ensure the integrity of their financial and management accounts. I understand the challenges faced by small charities in managing limited resources yet meeting their obligations and making a difference to the more vulnerable in society. Read more
I have 4.5 years of experience in the charity sector in operations, fundraising, marketing and strategy roles. Currently, I’m working on a systems analysis with a client to restructure their organisation and create a more engaged and accountable board. I also work on foundations and trusts fundraising, development and impact for another client. Read more
A commercially astute, articulate, insightful, consultative Relationship Manager and Branding Strategy Leader, with a track record of generating revenue, new business opportunities and adding value at both strategic and operational levels.
Contact me for executive administration, copywriting, marketing, strategy planning and writing, awards and grants, membership retention and growth, project management and unravelling knotty operational problems.
Over a 20-year career I've worked with many organisations from the Biochemical Society to the Royal College of Surgeons and Agency Hackers. Read more
A seasoned professional with a passion for driving impact, I leverage my diverse experiences to transform the performance of ethical and third sector organisations. Possessing a forward-thinking mindset with competencies in social enterprise leadership, marketing, operations and digital transformation, I thrive on analysing, identifying and implementing innovative solutions that unlock growth and optimise operations to achieve sustainable success to effect positive change and impact in communities to tackle social challenges. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish with a thorough understanding Read more
I am an experienced participatory researcher-activist with expertise in social justice. My specialisms are in poverty; social exclusion; childhood, youth and families; participatory methods; and mixed methods research. I believe that working in partnership with diverse people and organisations, and prioritising the perspectives of those directly impacted by social issues, offer the most powerful opportunities for genuine societal change. I am interested in structural and relational approaches to understanding the social world and deconstructing oppressive structures and practices, rooted in experiential expertise and community action.
I can provide support with a range of tasks, including research and evaluation; funding bids; developing strategy and policies, especially with a focus on participatory and democratic governance; facilitation; and much more - I understand that the issues your organisation is working with can be complex and messy, and I am keen to work in partnership with you to ensure that your needs are being met, whatever they are.
I started my career in the voluntary sector, running a grassroots charity supporting women who had experienced childhood sexual abuse. During my time in this role I became a qualified counsellor. I then went on to study for a Masters of Research and PhD in social policy, focusing on child poverty and how to incorporate children’s and families’ perspectives on living in poverty into how we understand, measure and address it. I have worked at the University of York and the University of Leeds, and was Professor of Childhood, Youth and Social Justice at the University of Leeds until February 2023, when I began freelance work. Read more
Adaptable, transformational leader.
Genuine, life-long interest in making a difference to people’s lives.
Proven record of strategy creation, delivering complex projects, generating/building relationships, coaching individuals to success. Exceptional communication skills, critical decision making, developing opportunities that further enhance organisational goals.
Experienced Trustee (Vice Chair), Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and volunteer.
No matter what the challenge, there is always a solution. My approach is pragmatic, collaborative, empathic, practical. Read more
I am a highly experienced charity freelancer, specialising in youth engagement and co-production, and with a background in volunteer management and campaigning. I can offer facilitation, programme design, project management and consultancy services. Read more
I am a current and experienced charity sector CEO, Director, Consultant and Trustee. I'm particularly interested in working with health and social care charities as well as those supporting children and young people. Read more
Charity CEO, trying my hand at freelancing. Experienced across the charity, higher education and private sectors. Professional problem solver, happy to get stuck in.
- People Management
- Strategy Development
- Fundraising
- General tasks
Looking for part time remote work. Read more
I'm a marketing consultant who works with organisations to re-discover their 'why'. I help my clients by building a deep understanding of their brand, purpose, services and products to better connect with their audiences. Read more
Experienced in strategic and leadership development, mentoring, performance improvement, evaluation, organisational change, and development. I have a broad spectrum of experience and have a proven record in project management, income-generating, relationship building, coaching individuals to success, and team building.
I will work with organisations keen to increase income, strategic development, business planning, operational reviews, and team building.
I am motivated by being able to unlock the potential of people and organisations so they can have a bigger social impact and deliver growth Read more
I am an experienced senior manager and a collegial leader with a record of empowering teams and elevating work culture to a high level of collaborative achievement. I have achieved remarkable success in cost reduction, change management, service development and income generation through a combination of creative and strategic communication, strong operational management skills, and a deep understanding of the power of relationship to affect positive change. Read more
With extensive experience as a CIPD HR specialist in the third sector, SME's and NHS, I offer tailored HR consultation services that include resolving complex HR issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and drafting clear employment contracts and policies. I excel in coaching managers on sensitive employee matters like sickness absences, fair performance evaluations, capability assessments, and dismissal procedures. Through strategic guidance and practical solutions, I foster positive work environments and mitigate organisational risks. Read more
An experienced senior manager and strategic thinker who leads with a people-first approach, I have been able to successfully delivery several large scale digital projects, including CRM implementations and service development. My skills across multiple areas such as business analysis, change management and digital communications, has allowed me to take a flexible approach to roles, quickly adapting to changing needs and jumping in to support more focussed workstreams when required.
I particularly enjoy projects where I am able to advocate for business and stakeholder requirements, overseeing design and delivery elements, focusing on identifying and implementing tangible results and making improvements in business processes. I also relish the opportunity to be creative, so I thoroughly enjoy contributing to activities that aim to engage and garner enthusiasm.
Comfortable with accountability and reactive decision-making, I am fully aware of the often-difficult task of engaging and building trust with stakeholders in order to manage expectations and the change process during large scale projects. While this is certainly a challenge, I passionately believe that with good planning, understanding and communication, these projects can be successful and deliver vast improvements for organisations, end users and ultimately, supporter journeys.
SKILLS & EXPERTESE
• Strategic thinker and able to manage projects at a leadership level.
• Empowering others to succeed through self-belief and confident decision-making.
• Experienced line manager including performance management and restructure.
• Champion of people-centric change management and digital communications.
• Working knowledge of business analysis, requirements gathering and business process review
• Working knowledge of project delivery, using agile/waterfall practices methodology.
• Excellent communicator and confident stakeholder manager.
• Advocate of healthy work-life balance and managing mental health at work. Read more
Consultant with over 25 years of experience in community engagement and facilitating change within organisations. I have a strong track record of designing and delivering lasting transformations in the charity sector.
I can help you to:
*Engage children, young people, and communities in decision-making processes
*Execute innovative national campaigns that create lasting impact and drive change.
*Understand Stakeholder and community engagement and dynamics.
*Establish Advisor Boards that meaningfully and successfully involve children, young people, and adults.
*Facilitate meaningful co-produced research, campaigns, and projects with users at the heart.
*Develop user-centric websites and apps by engaging users in shaping their design, development, beta testing, and addressing moderation and safeguarding concerns.
Read more
My sales-led approach to understanding a client's needs, timescales and resources and my methodology develops a strategic fundraising strategy with input and consensus. This results in an activity plan of target-related activities to achieve financial aims, objectives and goals.
My clients tell me that I have a positive, confident and even fun approach to raising funds or earning income and as a natural entrepreneur, I look for strengths in an organisation and match those to current and future market opportunities. Read more
An accomplished professional interim with extensive leadership experience, successful in managing change, raising standards and improving services. Highly motivated and passionate about enabling children, young people and families to improve their quality of life. Recognised for a leadership style based on strong vision, clear strategic direction, positive relationships and effective communications. Has the ability to inspire trust and confidence and to recognise and nurture potential. Holds an informed view of national, regional and local issues - and learns quickly in unfamiliar situations. Read more
I am a community development professional with 26 years of experience working with and in both the public and voluntary and community sectors in the UK. I have particular experience in with:
- Voluntary and Community Sector Capacity Building: from organisational review and sustainable business planning, to cross sector partnership development; from fundraising strategy, to successfully securing funding (community and government funds, trusts and foundations).
I commit my time and energy to understanding the organisations I work with, in order to achieve results for, and with them. Read more
As a career fundraiser, I have been a member of Senior Management and Leadership teams for over twenty years and have worked in the not–for-profit sector for twenty-five years, constantly implementing and delivering growth plans by both increasing revenue and decreasing costs.
I have managed income targets exceeding £10 million, recently as Director of Fundraising at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity (£12 million), Head of Fundraising at St John Ambulance (£20 million) and Group Manager of Relationship Fundraising at Blind Veterans UK (£11 million plus portfolio plus an additional £7 million capital campaign majority of which was from major donors). Read more
I am an experienced charity leader and social justice campaigner keen to share my skills to help values-based organisations to achieve their full potential.
Things I can help you with include:
• Organisational strategy development
• Building a collaborative, caring culture while getting lots of work done well
• Decision-making and accountability in less-hierarchical structures
• Political and campaign strategy
• Charity law and election law
• Governance and risk management
• Grant fundraising
Read more
I have extensive experience of a range of fundraising disciplines including community, corporate, trusts, individual giving and events. I have senior strategic experience from several fundraising roles and as part of leadership teams. I have strong people management skills, honed over a number of years including managing challenging situations such as restructuring and refocusing teams. In my previous role, I supported my team to grow and develop, expanding the team and creating a strategy that focussed on diversifying income streams to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Read more
20 years’ experience in the international development sector covering strategic planning, managing for
results, mutual accountability, organisational monitoring and reporting. Senior skills, knowledge, and experience in rolling out strategic organisational planning, monitoring, and reporting for international development organisations with large annual budgets. In depth experience of working with civil society organisations and community responses at local, national and global level. Read more
Iain’s expertise is building businesses working with brands such as Unilever, Aggreko, American Express, DuPont, American Red Cross, & AT&T. As Chief Executive, UK of iDE Global, he drove awareness of iDE’s sust dev programs in Asia, Africa & Central America, launched the iDE UK Fundraising Board, & built numerous business partnerships. His work with iDE Global, Unilever, United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has been in sust dev & CSR. Iain is Marketing Expert-in-Residence at Imperial College Enterprise Lab, & mentor with Imperial Venture Mentor Scheme, UCL Hatchery team, & London & Partners. Read more
A senior executive with 25 years’ experience in research and business information roles, with a growing focus on sustainable development. I am adept at drawing together diverse information sources to get to the heart of complex issues from business strategy to sustainability and climate change. A seasoned communicator, I distil the information into clear insight that provides individuals at all levels of the organisation with the knowledge they need to act.
I have a strong track record of conducting research and writing for both professional and academic settings. Read more
I am an experienced charity consultant, facilitator, fundraiser and trainer with operational experience backed up by academic credentials.
I have experience as a charity CEO and Chair of Trustees.
I'm a successful fundraiser and bid writer, with a track record of increasing and diversifying income. In my current role I have increased income by 30% in 9 months.
Experienced teacher, trainer and group facilitator, with a background in writing and delivering staff, trustee and volunteer training, facilitating workshops, and running support and coaching groups in the community.
Distinction level Masters in Voluntary Sector Management - the MBA for the charity world - specialising in fundraising and marketing.
20 years experience in a variety of operational and strategic roles across the charity sector.
I offer help in all areas of charity leadership & management, with an interest in: strategy, culture, governance, problem solving, fundraising, group facilitation, workshops and training, lived experience representation, psychological safety in the workplace, and equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Read more
Over 30 years’ experience of successfully delivering programmes & projects, change and transformational initiatives, and governance and can apply these management skills in supporting your activities.
In summary, my principal strengths and experience are:
• Delivering change and transformation aligned to realising benefits and successful outcomes by
o Ensuring readiness for change through understanding the impacts of change on people and processes, overcoming barriers through communications and training, and planned transitions to “business as usual”
o Developing and delivering communications plans, workshops, training programmes and supporting events to enhance understanding of and support change
• Leading and working collaboratively with project managers and diverse, international project teams delivering a portfolio of projects
• Managing budgets, implementing financial controls, negotiating contracts, resolving commercial issues and ensuring third party performance
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders; challenging and influencing decision making when required
• Establishing effective project governance and assurance to provide consistent visibility of projects, resourcing and any changes
• Identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies at enterprise and programme levels Read more
I have more than 20 years of experience in the charity sector, working as the CEO and more recently as a consultant and mentor specialising in strategy and governance. Alongside this, I am studying part-time for a PhD on - you guessed it! - the charity sector, but specifically on the impact of marketisation on the way charities operate. Delighted to consider interim CEO roles, strategic planning projects, and workshop facilitation around strategy or governance, Read more
MBA qualified Board and Executive experienced leader and coach. Driven by strong personal values that encompass enabling social change, people development, service quality and commercial delivery. A proven leader with experience in Education, Housing, Charitable sector, and regulated environments.
Open to short term and long term assignments including project work specialising in transformational change , HR and /or performance related change as well as Strategy development and Governance. Read more
Human Resources professional offering specialist experience at all levels with a wide range of HR and People Development strategic and operational skills including strategy and policy writing, restructures and re-engineering, employeee relations, mediation, training and development, recruitment and workforce planning etc. A focus on achieving outstanding business outcomes. Building highly trusted relationships achieves success through expertise and skill, consultancy, creative solution focused thinking, problem solving, being pragmatic and confidential and trusted to deliver. Read more
I have been a trustee of The Inform-All Project ltd since its inception. Through the years, the charity has developed many different projects that have evolved according to the needs of the community we serve.
My job has always been to look at the needs of those who use our services and find ways of facilitating them with exciting projects.
My pet project is The Uplift Project. An outreach program aimed at women aged 35 and above. This was started at the beginning of covid and has now grown into a woman-to-women quarterly magazine. Read more
My background is in office administration, setting up new processes and procedures. I then moved into an international consultancy role, focusing on efficient project management. I am familiar with MS Office software and am quick to pick up office systems.
In addition, I support people who are at a MidLife crossroads, trying to decide how to get the best from the rest of their life. This might be about development within an organisation, or looking to optimise your role outside work.
I help you to get clarity, purpose and direction, and the motivation to put it all into practice. Read more
I moved to the UK from America in 2019 to pursue a master's degree in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy. After university, I worked for Cancer Research UK in individual giving. As a freelancer, I have worked with many organizations in various departments from marketing to executive, such as The National Gallery and the National Institute of Teaching.
My work experience in marketing and operation as well as event management for charity events. I love working with charity teams and helping them reach new goals! Read more
I support people who want to grow and develop themselves and those around them. They may not know exactly where they want to get to or indeed how to get there. I help them to grasp their goals and reach their true potential. I am a Coach, Mentor, Trainer and Consultant I have spent 20 years employed in businesses. And more than half my career as leader of my own business RCL. I have qualifications in Engineering, and MBA and in with the ILM & UWE in Executive Coaching and Mentoring I’m based in the UK and have clients across the Country and some overseas. Read more
A versatile, impact driven professional with 16 years comprehensive experience leading programmes of work during times of organisational transformation. With a specialism in re-invigorating and growing organisations through organisational transformation and development, infrastructure, people and culture. I am highly skilled in critical 'bigger picture' thinking with an eye for detail and logical approach, providing proven solution focused skills with adaptability and agility. With in developing exceptional relationships with service users, stakeholders, peers, and senior leadership and excellent people skills, i am also a qualified coach and work with clients to create sustainability of outcomes. Read more
Senior charity leader with over 20 years experience in the sector and a proven track record of successful management, organisational development, income generation and strategic planning.
Over 10 years experience of working in a healthcare setting and across private and public healthcare networks. Vast knowledge of tinnitus and associated hearing and health related issues.
Passionate and motivated about the power of people to achieve a positive change.
Strategic thinker with experience of implementing growth and transformation.
Target driven and versed in working to achieve collaborative and individual KPI's, also leading teams to achieve and exceed. Highly experienced in presenting across a variety of channels such achievements.
Business and financial acumen.
Staff and board management.
Exceptional communicator across all levels. Read more
Chartered Accountant, MBA, Business Advisor Partner is a large London practice; Haslers; for 30 years advising SMEs and Charities and providing Accounting, Auditing, Tax and Business Advice Treasurer of 6 London charities and Chair of Finance Committees for the last 6 years since retirement form practice I maintain the accounting records for 2 charities and 4 other businesses on QuickBooks I prepare or review budgets, cash flow and Management Accounts and Statutory Accounts prepared by the Finance Managers or Directors and present them to the board at quarterly board meetings. Read more
I’m a highly experienced strategist, fundraiser and programme manager. Passionate about enabling charities to move beyond numbers, build and resource trust-based, and real-world informed, strategy and programmes and holistically measure their impact. I've successfully built fundraising strategies and raised money from donors large and small. I love nothing more than helping other charities to reach their full potential!
Read more
I am a creative programme lead who thrives on identifying and implementing strategic solutions to systemic sustainability challenges. Strengths include:
KNOWLEDGE AND STRATEGY
- Deep understanding of global sustainability issues, with emphasis on food systems.
- Desk-based research, data analysis and commissioning of research.
- Design and delivery of multi-stakeholder processes to develop strategic approaches and build consensus.
MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY
- Confident people manager, building strong teams and coaching for performance.
- Development and delivery of complex projects, programmes and budgets.
- Digital native, using range of tools to create content and communicate effectively.
LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
- Strong leader, setting clear visions and ways of working to achieve positive outcomes.
- Confident advocate and negotiator, with experience influencing diverse stakeholders.
- Extensive collaboration with partners and allies e.g. NGOs, volunteers and donors. Read more
Senior executive in strategy, problem solving, partnership building, organisational change. Results oriented - excellent team leading/building skills. Work both within a team and alone, including home based/multi-site working. Read more
Experienced HR Consultant MCIPD.
Expertise helping small third sector organisations grow.
10 years as a freelancer - either interim HR roles or as consultant, usually reporting to CEO.
10 years of HR / Ops experience in charities large and small.
Over 25years HR experience.
Based in Dorset, happy to travel for meetings.
Recent roles have included helping with management structure, internal comms, appraisals and feedback processes, handbooks and policies but I have a broad HR / Ops experience and will tell you if I don't know how to do something! Read more
Strategist and change agent. Highly efficient energetic innovator who always exceeds my performance indicators. Flair for increasing efficiency, reinjecting purpose and motivating teams. My background includes working in management consultancy and innovation, so I am always keen to identify ways of optimising work and leveraging technology. Six years board level experience. Read more
I am a research and evaluation specialist offering charities a fresh perspective on their work. I partner with organisations to deliver clear insights, and use a range of methodologies including desk research, data analysis, report writing, bid support, questionnaire design and hosting, literature reviews and proof-reading. From quality research and evaluation comes added value for my clients. My background is in charity, academic and skills research, specialising in social research, monitoring and evaluation. Read more
Enthusiastic leader and team player with a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving skills. Played a key role in growing a tech sector start-up over the last 16 years, through acquisitions, to significant private equity investment. I have a wide range of entrepreneurial experience, with specialist knowledge across Operations, Finance, and Talent.
Passionate about recruiting and developing highly effective teams and creating dynamic environments, where diversity and equality are celebrated.
Let me help you. Read more
I am a senior fundraising manager, with extensive experience of raising funds to develop new businesses and operations. I have been working at charitable sector for over seven years both in the UK and Europe. I am an expert in obtaining European Funding with an impressive experience of their processes, including registration, bidding, reporting and audit. My expertise lays in sectors of education, children and young people, refugees, cancer research, environment with facilities and capital funding. Read more
You can book Anna for
Business Professionals
Fundraising
Marketing and Comms
Senior Support
Marketing and Comms
Senior Support
Hi, I’m Jen. I’m an independent social change researcher, consultant and practitioner. I work with charities, social enterprises and funders, think tanks and research institutes, local and national governments, public service organisations and purpose-driven businesses – all connected by a common aim to create a positive change for people, places and the planet.
How I can help:
Strategy + social innovation | Policy + research | Communications + advocacy | Public + community engagement | Co-production + facilitation | Systems change + transformational governance | Learning + evaluation | Gran Read more
Highly skilled in leadership and restructuring. Passionate about strengthening the organisation through service redesign, developing income generation and enhancing service excellence for users. Strength and significant experience in addressing business difficulties and obstacles utilising extensive business acumen acquired over 20 years in senior roles with Citizens Advice Belfast and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Qualifications in coaching and mentoring and project management. Value transparency, communication strong teamwork and partnership working that benefit's the organisation.
Read more
I am what they call a charity generalist. I have a 20 year track record of running environmental and social projects and programmes spanning from media and high-level policy to volunteer and community-led work.
Someone who is able to see the big picture and work on strategy as well as delve into the detail of delivery. Who is as comfortable behind a spreadsheet as designing a creative event.
I am a hands on problem-solver able to spot issues or galvanise action. I am an expert learner, able to pick up complex detail quickly. I effectively apply these strengths across a wide variety of fields and roles.
I provide strategic support and challenge to help organisations structure themselves and manage competing priorities; I help organisations engage local residents, partners and build regenerative and meaningful long-term volunteer experiences; I help design creative, joyful and impactful delivery programmes that address environmental and social challenges simultaneously and I am an experienced and successful fundraiser from grants/foundations and through crowdfunding.
Read more
Experienced Head of HR seeking to use my skills and expertise in HR gained from the private, public and voluntary sectors. Exceptional understanding of large scale HR projects, Employee Relations, People Strategies, Organisation Change and Design, L&D and HR Metrics.
Worked within the voluntary/charity sector throughout my career initially as a trustee and then in employment. Currently spearheading a Health and Wellbeing social enterprise.
Read more
An accomplished senior leader with over 15 years experience in the charity sector. My experience and passion is in charities supporting vulnerable or marginalised people. I have significant specialist experience in the domestic and sexual abuse sector, homelessness organisations, and in local community grass roots organisations.
I have worked in senior leadership, service delivery, strategy and operations. I am adept in service design and implementation, safeguarding, policy and procedure development, quality assurance, fundraising and crisis management. Read more
I am a UK-based Project, Finance and Grants manager, with over 9 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors. I have a proven track record of managing programmes in complex humanitarian and conflict contexts. I can help you with all your financial and project management needs, in addition to improving your processes and procedures. I led several automation projects, including dashboard reporting. I can provide capacity building for your teams and partners on donor compliance, project, financial and grants management and procurement.
Read more
I help mission-based organisations to monetise. I've worked with more than 170 founders of charities & social enterprises worldwide.
I specialise in communicating impact and supporting with creating manageable strategies.
I understand the overwhelm most charities face and so specifically ensure I help you make changes and build new plans which are manageable for your organisation, with impact in mind.
I offer an affordable solution to charities which can't afford a part-time or full time hire, delivering short term, expert support usually over 4-5 sessions half day sessions. Read more
I have had a varied career in the not for profit and public sectors. This included about 5 years working in a senior management role at Christian Aid in strategy development and 11 years at Acas , the workplace conciliation and mediation organisation, where I managed a large department. Earlier in my career I taught as a secondary teacher for 5 years and was a vicar for 8 years. So I've been around a bit... I am now semi-retired and run my own language teaching business hosting foreign guests and volunteer at Citizens Advice which I love. Read more
I will be passionate and committed to empowering you to move forward. I've 35 years experience in local and national organisations in the public and charity sectors. This includes 9 years as CEO of the British Youth Council, 8 as a 'Head' at the Prince's Trust, and 4 as founder/Director of my own business. I have a wide range of experience and skills to a high level - including strategic development, business planning, programme design, communications, fundraising, quality assurance, and campaigning. I'm open to consultancy, mentoring & interim roles. Read more
Hello! I'm Christian Guthier, a graphic designer based in Oxford. I focus on the fundamentals that drive great communications – the design and stories that elevate your brand. Brought to life by compelling creative ideas.
I have a three-step approach to your communications challenge:
The situation: What’s preventing you from getting from A to B?
The strategy: What’s the most effective way to reach your goal?
The solution: What are the missing communications approaches that will get you there?
Backing this approach is my strong background in communication design and brand management, having w Read more
• PCC accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• Diploma in Coaching ICF ACTP
• Experience working across the corporate, private and voluntary sectors including C-suite and entrepreneurs
• Coaching the Childhood Story practitioner
• Facilitator and coach at The Leadership Trust
• Trained team coach and mediator
• Senior executive in the UK voluntary sector for over 30 years
• Mentor on Professional Coaching Skills Diploma training course
For more information please see lucindashawcoaching.co.uk
Read more
I'm a children, young people and family sector specialist with 20+ years experience in the voluntary sector (with a few LA jobs in children's social care & youth justice for good measure!) A trained psychologist, I use my experience in programme management, contract management, policy and youth/family practice to offer thoughtful, wide-ranging support with motivation and energy to charities large and small. Over 6 years of freelance work, I've delivered a range of projects in support of charity operations, strategic planning, marketing and business development. Read more
More than twelve years experience working with charities and with a university. British, with an excellent handle of English. I have a range of skills and for example can design and proof reports and other publications, can also undertake board secretary work, project management and programme development and strategic review. Flexible working at different levels according to need. Read more
You can book Rebecca for
Office Support
Senior Support
Office Support
Senior Support
Marketing and Comms
With a background in small and growing charities, I am a driven project manager skilled in:
- youth engagement
- digital communications (website, social media, infographics and branding)
- event design and management
- service user participation & co-production
- organisational development, change & crisis management
- workshop delivery
- training & facilitation
I have particular experience working with marginalised genders and centre equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in everything that I do. Read more
An experienced senior leader in multi site national charities directing large scale service delivery for children and families, providing leadership and strategy for growth via income generation, mergers, fundraising and increasing value through people development. Read more
A highly experienced business development/fund raising professional with a proven, demonstrable track record of success in the charity and social enterprise sectors, the private sector, UK and European financial services and the UK public sector. Impeccable professional references available on request together with board level testimonials and compelling case study examples of my work. Funding advice in terms of identifying sources of debt finance (social investment, charity bonds) and grant funding and determining grant eligibility. Skilled Advice on how to formulate, price and present a charity's commercial services be that on a one off transactional or subscription model basis. Read more
I'm convinced that by working together, we can make the world a better, more just and equitable place, and love exploring all opportunities that challenge the systems and power dynamics that don't work for so many people.
I have 22 years’ experience of high value donor engagement, strategic partnership development, funding and programme management, mentoring and organisational reviews across a range of sectors, as both funder and grantee.
I've managed multi-million, multi-year partnerships between non-profit organisations, international foundations and governments by building effective and Read more
I have worked in the voluntary sector for 10 years, developing not-for-profit organisations and establishing new charities. Read more
I have worked in the education and charity sectors for the past 20 years. I'm an experienced project manager offering support for a wide range of high quality projects, keeping them on track and to budget.
I'm also an experienced researcher and offer evaluation services, from strategic reviews to focus groups and surveys to help you find out more about the impact and outcomes of your work.
I work across strategic and project delivery levels, engaging with senior managers and funders, preparing proposals and developing budgets and cost reports.
This experience of working across entire projects gives me a range of skills that I can quickly apply in different situations to help move your projects forward and fulfil your charitable aims. Read more
Founding Director of a charity. Freelance producer for arts venues and festivals. Competant and experienced writing bids and working in partnership with charitable ventures to raise funds. Read more
I am a charity consultant specialising in
- Leadership support to Chairs, CEOs and Boards
- Strategy, culture and structure change
- Income generation and financial sustainability.
I am a highly experienced charity leader and CEO, with extensive governance experience. I am also actively involved in work on patient and public engagement.
I have a passion for bringing out the potential of people and organisations to deliver social impact. I am supportive and enabling, to help build organisational capacity.
See my website for more information:
www.leadershipforsocialchange.co.uk Read more
I’m a fundraiser with over 13 years’ experience. gained from working with all sizes of charity from small to household names. I have track record of delivering sustainable growth. My specialisms are Individual Giving, Innovation, Digital, Legacy and Supporter Journeys; troubleshooting existing programmes & setting up new ones. My skill sets are strategic planning, budgeting, campaign delivery, leadership, and fundraising legislation. I am available on a consultancy basis to support strategic reviews, troubleshooting, budgeting , product development campaign delivery, and interim support. Read more
I’m Melanie Folkes-Mayers, I'm a HR Specialist and Leadership Trainer, with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of industries including Local Authority, Education, Charity, IT, Consulting and Retail.
I have extensive experience in TUPE/ARD and Transition, Harmonisation, Restructure/Redundancy Programmes, Employee Relations, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Change Management. Read more
A driven, enthusiastic and high-achieving young professional with a BA in Business and Management and a Masters degree in Human Rights. I have three years' experience in project management and fundraising roles in the not-for-profit sector,
working for global organisations. Read more
I have worked in the charity sector for 16 years, helping build a £1m charity from scratch, with five years as CEO. I have extensive experience in leadership, management, fundraising, people strategy (including recruitment and talent development), business strategy, operations and relationship management.
My key strengths are big picture thinking, problem solving, people skills, idea generation, and communications. I'm keen to help charities work out the best ways to get through challenging situations, and go on to deliver their best work. Read more
I'm a postdoctoral researcher in social sciences and humanities. My PhD course was based on Science of Psychology. I have been writing reviews for critical thesis and facilitating the Psychology PALS for postdocs in online.
I have also got diploma in business management and entrepreneurship and diploma in financial accounting.
My skills are highly at research, creating content, marketing and business analytics, creating strategies, education, budgeting skills, management and leadership, creating survey questionnaires for in-person and online participants and techniques for projects to success. Read more
I have 25 years experience in the voluntary sector, primarily in international development, working with a broad range of agencies. I specialise in case for support development, organisational and fundraising strategy and in securing high level grants from statutory funders, trusts and foundations. My academic background in international development, extensive first-hand experience of development projects in the Global South and strong communication skills have given me the knowledge and expertise to build strong relationships with donors, develop compelling proposals and write engaging report Read more
Are you a charity CEO or board of trustees looking for any of the following? 1) CEO mentoring ; 2) Strategy development; 3) Trustee/governance workshop. If so, please don't take my word for the clear, original and collaborative thinking I bring to the table in consultancy work I have undertaken with leaders of small and medium-sized charities. Instead, trust what my clients say. I currently choose just a couple of organisations to work with each year whilst I am studying for a PhD (on the third sector of course!). Call me for a no-obligation chat to see if we would make a good fit Read more
My career includes 20 years in brand and marketing strategy and leadership, primarily for Non Profits working in education, disability and mental health.
I spent 3 years on the Australian National Committee for UN Women as a Committee Member, and roles consulting to Human Rights start-ups.
I can help you shape your Brand and Marketing strategy, create content & communication plans and increase your visibility via PR, Events and Social Media.
I am an experienced Project Manager and can also coach your team on Leadership Development and overcoming Imposter Syndrome. Read more
You can book Andrea for
Marketing and Comms
Office work
Office Support
Business Professionals
Senior Support
Project management
Mentoring and coaching
Growing up in Belfast during the Troubles motivated him to work for inclusion and societal justice.
Peter is passionate about helping the voluntary sector to survive and succeed for the long term. He has wide-ranging relevant experience as a chair, a trustee, and a CEO.
Peter is keen to support charity boards, chairs, and trustees in challenging times as they look to develop a new vision and focus for their work, and work through different perspectives to succeed. He is particularly experienced in coaching charity leaders, and supporting trustee boards and chairs as they work through conflict Read more
I have extensive experience in the third sector in leadership roles to CEO and Trustee level with specialisms in income generation, good governance and strategy development. I am passionate about the third sector and its ability to deliver change for the greater good. I thrive on challenging projects where my people and creative skills can be fully utilised and I am motivated seeing the impact of my work. I have worked in new start-ups and in long-established NGOS that required fundamental restructure. I am available for short, medium or long term assignments and for interim leadership roles. Read more
I’ve been in leading charity roles for over ten years now, with wide-ranging senior digital and marketing positions at Tommy’s, NSPCC, Rethink Mental Illness, Time to Change, Mind and Pancreatic Cancer UK, as well as many other public and private sector roles. Read more
An experienced and professional income generation specialist who initiates and facilitates strategic planning, and contributes to the shaping and delivery of operational change. A senior and results-driven leader who has broad experience across the fundraising spectrum with a proven ability to diversify and grow income streams, having worked for charities with incomes ranging from £200,000 to £90 million p.a. A self-motivated individual with a high degree of emotional intelligence, an immense drive and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
PRINCE 2 Registered Practitioner Read more
Passionate about learning and development, I have experience of helping people to reach their potential and have fulfilling careers as well as supporting organisations to develop and engage their employees. I have worked within the whole employee life cycle and supported with career development including developing leadership skills, managing limiting beliefs, and increasing visibility. Commercially aware, I keep myself up to date with new and emerging trends and can support with leadership/management development programmes, enhancing your employee experience and providing outplacement support Read more
I have over 16 years third sector leadership experience and have developed many operational models, based on evidence-based research, both in the UK and overseas.
With particular experience in strategy (business planning/options appraisals), CSR/employee engagement programmes, operations management and impact assessment (developed a model for understanding theory of change).
As a former CEO for 10 years I completely understand the challenges faced by charity leaders and Trustees to build a sustainable, transparent and evidence-based intervention.
Read more
I have over 25 years experience of managing change in the voluntary and not for profit sector. I have managed start-ups, restructured existing organisations, and directed strategic bodies.
I can help you find strategic direction and deliver change in your organisation.
An empathic facilitator and trainer, I can provide productive and fun workshop sessions for Trustees, Managers, staff teams and community groups.
I can provide mentoring and coaching sessions to new managers or even experienced ones that have hit a knotty problem.
I work face to face and online, using MS teams.
Read more
Independent consultant for not for profits with experience both in-house and as a consultant developing strategic, tailored communications, PR campaigns and fundraising plans, propositions and proposals to get you noticed and make a difference.
I will work with you to grow your profile and your fundraising. Supporting your teams with creative and strategic input that will help to develop them and meet your goals.
Specialties: PR & social, brand & identity, marketing & digital, fundraising development, reputation and crisis management. Read more
I am a Film Studies graduate that began working in web design / development when the internet was all fields! I have hands on design, content and coding skills from a long career in digital media in the public, private & charitable sector.
I love working for charities as I am passionate about parity and inclusion. I am enthusiastic about how Digital Transformation can galvanise charities; widen their reach, increase donations and improve operational efficiency. I am data driven & results led. Whether that be strategic input, analytics or graphical, AV, web or written content development. Read more
Over 10 years experience incl. project management; recruitment; developing monitoring and evaluation systems (in particular for grant-funded projects); basic web design; training development; admin support; and proof reading. Having worked at all levels from office support and directly with service users, to internal operations and service management at senior leadership, I have a holistic understanding of the needs and challenges across a charity. I’m an excellent communicator and as a freelancer work independently but collaboratively with staff. Read more
A strategic yet operational Operations professional with eclectic and pragmatic experience in HR, Marketing and Digital with specialisms in WordPress websites, email marketing, employee engagement and productivity Read more
My career spans 40 years working in the creative sector in senior management and executive level roles. I've initiated and delivered complex partnerships and high value creative public realm projects and managed teams of skilled professionals.
I worked closely with Trustees, clients and funding partners, to take forward significant organisational change through merging the activities of two leading organisations. Most recently I have helped establish a new Charity operating in the immigration sector.
I also hold several Board positions alongside a varied portfolio of freelance commitments. Read more
Hugely motivated to create impressive cross-functional teams, delivering robust communication and service programmes to strengthen and support social needs. Advanced at embedding cultural change and operational excellence to drive growth, increase efficiency, implement transformation, and provide innovative social care solutions, Coproduction Trauma Informed Care and PIE. Operational and strategic thinker, combining operational and strategic knowledge to set up and implement new projects. Strong stakeholder relationships developed, creating a valuable network to increase opportunities. Read more
An experienced fundraiser across the disciplines with excellent relationship building and communication skills Read more
I thrive on working with charities embedded within communities who have strong, personal relationships with service users. I work best by having conversations with people, seeing change, getting feedback and making the third sector really work, focussing on strong delivery. I am keen to work with executive teams, trustees and service users advising on developing business strategy, realistic & achievable fundraising plans, building partnerships and submitting strong funding applications. I also want to help organisations plan for more effectively for the future, particularly through merger. Read more
Over 16 years of Charity Management experience, managing all aspects of charities including, finance and administration, HR, Governance, strategy development and statutory reporting. Reviewed and updated policies for implementation of GDPR. Read more
Nineteen years experience of leading and managing programmes and building the capacity of teams and organisations in the charity and social enterprise sector.
Collaborative and person-centred leadership style. Strong partnership development and relationship management skills. Strategy development and execution experience and design of processes, systems and tools for efficiency, effectiveness and impact.
I am outcomes-focused, a strategic thinker and good under pressure. I enjoy identifying problems, developing and implementing plans to address them and coaching others for success. Read more
Over 13 years charitable experience from on the ground design, delivery and implementation of innovative education, employability, personal development, and leadership programmes for those from challenging backgrounds. Extensive experience in senior leadership – managing a large multi-disciplinary team across an array of services, ensuring positive impact and strategic vision was achieved. Founder of Conscious Learning & Development (CLD) advising charitable and corporate organisations to strengthen their performance; sustainability and overall impact on society and the people they work with. Read more
An experienced brand and marketing strategist, I've worked with many charities on strategic planning, project and change management, risk and governance, research and report writing.
I have also worked with charities under investigation by the Charity Commission; instigating and managing deep dives and producing reports for both the Commission and the Trustees and thereafter, producing strategic frameworks for improvement.
I have also served as Trustee and Committee member (and continue to do so), as well as mentoring individuals and charitable organisations and social enterprises across UK Read more
I am a former journalist with more than 12 years experience in charity and public sector media teams. I am an experienced copy writer, communicator and press officer. I can produce communications plans, press releases, blogs, statements, articles and social media posts, tailored to the required audience, within tight deadlines. I have managed PR as part of integrated campaigns, organised media training, produced videos and scripted podcasts and webinars. I have edited magazines and impact reports. I am experienced in crisis communications and I have also been a radio spokesperson. Read more
I am a change manager with extensive experience in the charity and local government sectors. I have worked with diverse communities in London for many years. I have recently qualified as a life coach and enjoy supporting leaders in the challenges they face. Read more
Journalist and publisher with 25 years' experience in the UK's leading magazine media companies. I offer a range of services including creating sparkling copy, sub-editing and proof-reading, as well as devising brand strategy, tone of voice and effective marketing content. Recent work has included launching new consumer products for print, blogs and social. Passionate about creating market-leading content that truly connects with the audience, whatever the subject. My experience includes craft, lifestyle, wellbeing, mindfulness, weddings, hair, travel, tourism and industrial sectors. Read more
I help organizations drive successful growth initiatives. Balancing business needs with people-oriented strategies to develop supportive cultures and ethical management frameworks. Ensuring organisations are efficient and well-positioned in their field.
I achieved this by fostering a culture of trust and empowerment through coaching leadership teams and helping them develop clear strategic plans that match the culture and ethos of the organisation and meet the expectations of all stakeholders. Helping the management team understand the value of working on "the important" not the "urgent". Read more