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Alison's sharp eye for detail and unwavering commitment to precision make her an award-winning copywriter and editor. With over 30 years of experience, she expertly crafts content for many clients, bringing words to life with maximum clarity and punch. Alison's writing is not just skilful; it's imbued with a human touch that draws readers in, making her interviews and narratives both informative and captivating. Some recent work involves writing patient stories for the Air Ambulance Service and proofreading several annual and ESG reports for not-for-profit organisations. Read more
Caroline is a freelance graphic designer. She has been pursuing her enthusiasm for design for the last 25 years after an early career in business and languages. She can provide help with logos / brand identity, leaflets, brochures, newsletters, magazines, annual reports, presentation design etc. She works predominantly with start-ups, SMEs and charities who lack the budget for an agency or the workflow to hire someone full time. Flexible, dedicated & reliable, with a desire to exceed expectations. Elegance, quality and precision always guide her work. Read more
Chris is an experienced copywriter who worked for many years in the public and third sectors. He can provide you with the expertly written content (web and print) you need to engage with your audience. Describing how your work improves lives and benefits the community, getting the right messages to the right people. He enjoys the challenge of getting under the skin of an organisation, understanding its marketing needs and bringing its story to life. He has extensive experience of the grant process, having run public sector grant schemes and written many successful bids for third sector bodies. Read more
Carolyn is a copywriter and award-winning journalist with international experience in newspapers and magazines. She has spent decades honing writing skills in feature writing, interviews, and editing. She writes press releases, SEO content, blogs - all customised to an organisation and TOV. She can take scraps of information and turn them into lively and engaging text for promotions or websites. Corporate clients have included Unilever, BT and the London Business School. Read more
Beth has worked within the charity sector for the past 20 years in many different areas of fundraising and is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (MCIOF Dip). She has many years of experience creating DRTV adverts, website and social media content, script-writing and editing. She also has many years of experience drafting trust applications and researching trust funders. Beth is an experienced fundraising strategist who can identify the opportunities to help your charity grow and lay the foundations for a sustainable future. 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. Paul's specialist area is the essential skills needed to create effective, engaging communications and content across all sorts of platforms. Read more
James has over 22 years experience in fundraising, strategic and operational management and leadership roles for environmental, educational and community causes. He is 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. he 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
"With James, you’re not just gaining a skilled professional but a true advocate for your mission"
Ben Hilton, CEO ReachOut UK
As a communications professional, Christopher has 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, he has a proven record in project management, press, training, PR, corporate writing across all media platforms. High-concept, high-quality execution whether external or internal or public-facing. You now have direct access to Christopher on BLUME, every day. Read more
Before setting up Blume, Alexander worked extensively with small businesses, with local government and with charities. He has also written two books on public sector management and appeared on Countdown. Read more
Anna is a highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative individual with experience in marketing strategy, content writing, digital marketing, and online event management. Currently working as a digital content consultant, she specialises in supporting new charitable organisations and start-ups. Growth and relationship-building through digital platforms are among her key skills. Anna loves helping clients leverage their digital presence to expand their connections. She has worked with national and local charities and has held various trustee roles, utilising her skills as a former school leader. Read more
Fiona has spent 25 years in the charity sector primarily in international development working with a number of agencies, and has a strong track record in proposal development and bid writing including trust and foundations. In addition, Fiona has significant experience in donor reporting and knowledge management in support of programmes. Fiona relocated to the UK three years ago and is keen to continue to support the charity sector. Read more
Harry is a recent first-class history graduate with a firm project management background, having worked as a project management apprentice and as a project coordinator for two years (in total) delivering small items of work and larger, more complex IT projects for clients like the BBC. Harry has also worked as a communications volunteer with A Good Thing CIC, a volunteer support worker with Serve the City Brussels, and he has spearheaded a corporate partnership between Atos and the Marine Conservation Society. Read more
With over twenty five years experience both in the UK and on an international basis, Nicola can help with market intelligence and business information requirements. Nicola can help understand your industry sector in terms of market trends, consumer developments, new products, distribution changes.
Nicola can also help with any business publishing needs including the commissioning, researching, writing and editing of newsletters, reports, white papers, conference briefings, blogs and press releases.
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Worked in the charity sector for over 20 years, in senior fundraising & comms roles for both large, national & small, start up charities. In recent years Julie has specialised in high-level statutory & trusts fundraising, raising 6 figure sums from major grant funders. Julie is a skilled bid & report writer with a strong track record of success. Julie is also experienced in designing & writing website copy, Annual Reports & Reviews and appeals literature. Julie can also help develop strategy. Julie is passionate about sharing learning & up-skilling smaller charities that do incredible work. Read more
Elaine is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years in the charity, arts, and education sectors. Specialising in marketing, grant writing, fundraising, supporter services, campaign and project management, and community building. Elaine is driven by her passion for social and environmental causes, and has hands-on experience with various charities, and as founder of two social enterprises (an online ethical retailer, and a professional arts network). Read more
Since retiring from a career in software and system development, David has been working and volunteering part-time with diverse organisations. See bit.ly/MeAtLinkedIn for full profile. Read more
D'Arcy specialises in strategy, leadership development, mentoring, performance improvement, evaluation, significant organisational change and facilitation. He is motivated by being able to unlock the potential of people and organisations so they can have a bigger social impact. He works with trustee boards and leadership teams to promote a productive governance culture focused on impact . Read more
Rich is an experienced fundraising manager and public relations director with a solid track record of working with commercial enterprises and non-profits. Rich works with words to realise the potential in smaller organisations to achieve great things. Read more
A graphic designer and website developer with a specialism working with charities, non-profits and ethical organisations. She's been a freelancer for 12 years providing creative services to 60+ happy customers including 30+ global charities. • Branding: Logo design, brand guidelines & brand toolkits. • Reports: All forms of editorial eg. annual reports & booklets. • Campaigns: All printed & digital promotions and campaign materials eg. posters & media for social channels. • Website development: Website design & build with donation facility, searchable databases, e-commerce & SEO. Read more
A highly experienced fundraising professional with 30 years’ experience and proven success in increasing income. Strong in leadership and change management and the development of integrated fundraising, marketing, and digital strategies, working at Senior Management / CEO level for 19 years. Claire's experience includes Director of Fundraising & Communications at Alexander Devine, The Fire Fighters Charity and Rainbow Trust as well as CEO of Rockinghorse. Claire has worked for national and local charities including Woking Hospice, Save The Children and Oxfam and as a fundraising consultant. Read more
Nikki brings nearly 30 years of experience in youth development and social justice, helping charities foster inclusion and address systemic inequities. She supports organisations in creating equitable environments and making adjustments for individuals with protected characteristics to excel. Passionate about empowering marginalised young people, Nikki's mentoring and coaching builds confidence and unlock opportunities. With lived experience as a white mother raising a melanacious child, she combines personal insight and professional expertise to drive anti-racism and meaningful change. Read more
Specialising in youth, education, mental health, disability and community development. Jo will take your small and medium size charity on a journey of sustainable growth to help you drive your impact. Having spent her early career delivering UK and overseas projects with small and medium-sized charities, and fundraising for them, Jo has walked in the shoes of those delivering the work at the charities she supports today. With over £1M in grants secured in the last year, for multiple charities with incomes up to £1.5M, her goal is to empower smaller organisations, lift their profiles and ensure they receive an equitable share of global philanthropy. From securing revenue and capital costs to communications management and growth strategy, Jo provides flexible support so your charity achieves its goals. Read more
Co-production and citizen involvement is Jeanette's key area. Jeanette is an experienced writer, facilitator and researcher who is confident in all aspects of adult social care. She has particular experience in mental health, safeguarding, and human rights. Has numerous publications to her name, including books, reports, practice tools and frameworks. Jeanette currently works in both Scottish and English contexts. She is happy to consider most work in this field, especially that which prioritises the voices of citizens and their lived experience. Read more
Jessica creates clear and engaging visuals for charities, educational groups, and sustainability campaigns. With experience in the non-profit sector, she helps organisations share their message through well-designed reports, fundraising materials, social media graphics, and branding. Every project is designed to be easy to understand and make a real impact, helping charities connect with their audience and achieve their goals. Read more
Communications/fundraising consultant and writer with more than 28 years’ experience in public relations, 12 years in journalism and nine years’ in fundraising. Experience in developing PR and fundraising strategies. Developed media campaigns, press materials, organising conferences, press briefings, and stakeholder engagement. Have secured national media coverage and secured six figure funding from trusts and foundations for charities. Excellent writing skills. Published journalists – more than100 articles written for The Times, The Guardian, Director and Black Beauty & Hair Magazine. Strengths include developing PR and fundraising strategies and proposals, writing and research, media relations, project management, crisis and corporate communications, prospect research, trusts and foundations and corporate fundraising. Read more
Emma has been working in marketing and communications for 20 years across the public, private and third sector. For ten years, Emma led a small team of three and turned it into a 20 strong million pound plus marketing agency in the Midlands. Emma's goal is to always look at how things can be done better. Not that they aren't already done well but looking at opportunities to improve and refine. She is here to help with: - Marketing and communication strategy - Brand strategy and development - Delivery of marketing tactics - Optimising marketing teams - Agency evaluation and support - Copywriting and editing Read more
Jonathan is a specialist in trusts fundraising, bid writing, and income generation strategy, with experience in the arts, disability, health, and wellbeing organisations.
Successes have included multiple Arts Council and The National Lottery Community Fund grants, a six-figure Community Ownership Fund capital win, and securing support for a six-figure garden renovation project.
Jonathan has built trusts portfolios from scratch and managed well-established existing supporter bases. He has advised on strategy and communications, designed gifts in wills campaigns, and trained artists to be self-sufficient by fundraising for themselves.
Jonathan lives in Southampton and is well connected to charities and funders in the South of England.
Outside of fundraising, he is also an author ('The Momentum Mindset') and writer of magazine articles, so you can be certain that his written work for your organisation will be carried out to the highest standards. Read more
Pete is an award-winning charity Marketing & Communications specialist who has had the privilege of working with or for some of the UK's most loved charities. He's "best known" for his work as Campaigns Manager on The Big Help Out, the official volunteering campaign of The King's Coronation, where his strategic expertise and superb delivery skills helped mobilise 7.2million people to volunteer. He's worked with more than 400 charitable partners over the course of his career on various programmes and initiatives. His current clients include Doit, the UK's leading volunteering platform. Read more
Focused on telling impactful stories and creating engaging content, Jenny has experience in graphic design, video production and written content shared across the web, social media, email and print. Jenny is also proficient in analysing marketing activities and qualified in strategic marketing planning. Read more
Elanor is a marketing consultant who works with not-for-profit and community focused businesses to develop marketing strategies that are aligned with an organisation's mission and values, and provide a real and measurable return on investment. She has over 20 years experience across a range of sectors, including heritage, environmental sustainability, faith based organisations, education, and arts/culture. Offering: strategic marketing reviews/audits, bespoke marketing strategies, training/advice, website development and tactical implementation support. Read more
Catriona is an experienced fundraising, communications and marketing professional with over 10 years experience in a range of roles across the third sector. Catriona's specialities include major gift fundraising (individual and corporate), strategic planning, systems implementation and setting up effective board. Catriona is a huge advocate for the use of data to create effective and adaptable strategies that engage employees and achieve results. Read more
Emma Haslam is a data analysis consultant for charities and social enterprises. Emma’s been in digital since 2000 and she helps clients marry a good understanding of supporters' behaviours with maximising revenue and engagement through data, such as with setting up web analytics so the data is trusted, creating user friendly dashboards, producing bespoke insight pieces & training.
Areas of expertise include Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Looker Studio.
Outside of work Emma is a Kennel Support and Gardening Volunteer at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Read more
Lisa's career spans three decades with corporate marketing/branding, then business to business support aligned to the public sector as a membership body supporting economic development, through to charities both as a trustee and then as a chief executive. She has a strong background in health/wellbeing, education, enterprise and the arts/placemaking and regeneration. She is primarily motivated to support the development of young people to achieve their potential regardless of background and opportunity - and for this she was recognised with an MBE in 2015. Read more
Kathryn has worked as both an artworker, illustrator and designer I can interpret a brief/concept/sketch and turn it into an effective and attractive piece of design with consideration of brand style, typography, layout, colour, and appropriate emphasis/tone. She has worked on a huge variety of projects, including branding and marketing designs for arts charities, books published by Harper Collins and reports for the United Nations. She brings a creative, personalised and professional approach to every project. Read more
Milly is an experienced communications professional, working with established national charities, small non-profits, and start-up social enterprises. As a creative communications consultant and founder of a non-profit CIC, she is passionate about helping purpose-driven organisations effectively communicate their message and elevate their brand. In her role as a consultant, she has worked in numerous capacities to support communications functions most recently as an interim strategic communications partner, leading a large charity department re-structure. Read more
Vicki has 8 years of marketing, communications, brand and design experience, many of these in the non-profit sector. She is committed to driving results through creative and strategic thinking. Throughout her career, Vicki has demonstrated a strong ability to plan and develop content that effectively communicates brand messaging and engages audiences. Vicki is an experienced copywriter and designer with a portfolio spanning a wide range of print and digital publications and marketing materials. This includes impact reports, brochures, booklets, banners, flyers, posters and social media collateral. Read more
With experience in communications for The Katie Piper Foundation and Hibiscus, they focus on individual giving, fundraising, women’s empowerment, and supporting women-led organisations to create lasting impact. Read more
Rhona is a Senior Graphic Designer with a passion for using creativity for good. With 10 years in agencies followed by 7 years (and counting!) as a freelance designer, she's proud to have recently worked with some incredible organisations including Breast Cancer UK, Amnesty International and UK for UNHCR — she loves working with like-minded people; using design and strategy to bring their ideas to life, and has the experience and skills to help them achieve their goals. Rhona is also a part-time Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at the University of Lincoln and a charity trustee. Read more
Supporting creative teams with information publishing, marketing and campaign materials, brand development and event support.
Examples of projects include:
• Policy documents and reports for funders and key stakeholders
• Public engagement – campaigns, newsletters and events
• Branding – creation, refresh, project and partnership
• Digital projects – such as website design and social media
All work adheres to brand guidelines, web accessibility and print production. Read more
Freelance digital communications consultant based in Cardiff, with lived experience of the criminal justice system. Molly provides full-service digital communications support that helps charities to inspire change and build better connections with supporters and end-users online. Read more
Lucy is motivated by projects that call for a more equitable art world. Lucy has a demonstrated history of working with charities and NPO’s in fundraising, administration, mentoring, and marketing roles. Lucy has also spent many years supporting artists who face barriers to participation such as health, disability, or social circumstance; the insight gained from this work has greatly benefited her approach to cultural production and she looks forward to sharing this with future employers Read more
Dynamic, high-calibre and results-focused Chief Executive, with 25 years of experience in strategic and operational leadership of commercial and non-profit organisations.
Recognised as an outstanding communicator and management professional to drive the strategic direction of business and lead on operational planning. Consultative in approach to develop and set the strategy in liaison with senior executives, concentrating on income generation and sustainable market growth. Influential negotiator at all levels with natural ability to lobby government and other stakeholders, as well as develop Read more
Katherine loves working for charities! Nothing motivates Katherine more than contributing to organisations working hard to make meaningful change. She has ten years experience working within, and leading, small but mighty charity marketing teams and as a result has experience across the whole mix. Katherine would love an opportunity to help you: - set strategies to help strengthen your brand and content - write powerful copy to charge your donors to take action - design impactful materials for use across your print and digital channels to support campaigns and objectives - establish an Read more
Transforming non-profit organisations through strategic operational excellence and data-driven solutions, Zara has over seven years of experience in leadership roles with a proven track record of revitalising operations across multiple charitable organisations. She specialises in turning resource constraints into opportunities for growth. Her approach combines immediate efficiency gains with sustainable, long-term improvements, consistently delivering: A 30% increase in operational efficiency A 50% improvement in team engagement A 90% staff retention rate Successful management of teams exceeding 260 people The development of over 90 strategic initiatives Read more
Matt specialises in livestreaming conferences and events across the UK and technical support for online webinars, as well as video and podcast editing. Previously employed as a church communications officer, Matt has freelance experience working with a range of charities, from well established organisations to newly founded groups, Read more
A third sector, social enterprise leader, facilitator and founder social entrepreneur with a breadth of knowledge across the public, housing, homelessness, youth, social enterprise, community & voluntary sectors. This is combined with a passion for purpose, equity, effective and inclusive strategic planning and tackling social injustice in the heart of communities and with communities. Someone with a deep understanding of how to influence a range of people, create change through revenue generation and impact and work alongside people ensuring they are heard. Rebecca's strengths lie in stra Read more
A conscientious and tenacious communications expert with a wealth of experience across different sectors. Sarah has a proactive and thorough work ethic and is well-established at building journalist relationships on behalf of organisations and brands. Read more
Jenni Herd is a creative all-rounder, passionate about animation and storytelling for social good. She has 5 years experience working for charities, doing everything from animation to copywriting to social media management. For 4 years, she made films for Scottish charities with award-winning creative agency, media co-op, before deciding to work in-house as Comms Manager for medical research charity. Now she's back with media co-op part-time, and keen to grow her skills as an animator and writer by taking on freelance projects. Get in touch for animation, copywriting, editing, and socials! Read more
An expert in leading and facilitating strategic planning processes, governance & organisational reviews, Esther is a charity CEO and Consultant with over 20 years experience in the charity and education sector across both Operations and Marketing. Providing a range of skills – including change management, team building, strategic planning, restructuring, culture change, as well as marketing and communications experience thanks to her background in both Operational and Marketing roles. Read more
Ellen is an award-winning Marketing, PR and Social Media Professional with over a decade of experience in the charity sector.
An approved and certified Mailchimp partner and a digital accessibility expert, Ellen gets a buzz from helping charities to grow and is known for her old-fashioned and grafting approach with a digital twist. She'll always have sleeves rolled up to dig in, nurture and develop your cause, which is why many of her clients remain with her long-term.
Making a difference in helping charities to grow, thrive and blossom is at the heart of the Ellen’s work.
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A highly skilled Community Investment Project Manager with a proven track record across public, private, and third sectors. Experienced in strategic planning, co-production of impactful programmes, and stakeholder management.
Demonstrates expertise in budget management, community engagement, and communication strategies. Focused on building sustainable partnerships, improving outcomes, and driving positive change within communities and organisations. Read more
Alice is a highly experienced writer, editor and project manager, and has created key resources and helped to run nationwide programmes for charities. Alice has written 50 published non-fiction books for children, and has developed many educational and vocational materials (print, digital and multimedia) for adults and children of all ages. Alice has experience leading remote teams to produce exceptional work, and brings efficiency, expertise and sensitivity to all her work – from a short proofread to commissioning and leading a product's end-to-end development. Her key skills include: - Factual, creative and persuasive writing - Research, collation and summarising - Editorial product development - Project management - Portfolio management - Development editing - Copy editing - Proofreading - Digital and web editing / content creation - Adobe InDesign - Database management - Co-creation with service users Read more
Katie is 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 – Katie has 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
Pamela has over 15 years of experience in the charity, education and public sector. She has managed day-to-day communications, launched national campaigns, coordinated high profile events and has also helped organisations build communications from the ground up. If you’re trying to make the world a better place and need support with your communications, Pamela is here to help. Read more
David has nearly 30 years experience of working within marketing roles across a variety of industries and brands. He has worked with numerous charities of different shapes and sizes, helping to provide strategic support for marketing, digital, communications, brand and fundraising teams. He is a strategy, CX, content and social media specialist, with experience across the broader digital marketing space. He is currently a mentor for CharityComms, a trainer for BrightonSEO., an event speaker and workshop facilitator, a published writer and award winner. 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.
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Katy has led large-scale digital transformations with Oxfam, Royal College of Art and Breast Cancer Now and developed highly personalised health services for NHS and British Heart Foundation. She has established high-performing teams in start ups, agencies and big corporates and is hugely passionate about achieving positive human impact through her work. Supports on defining vision & strategy, launching & refining user-centred digital experiences/products, innovation workshop facilitation, embedding agile & insight-driven ways of working, reshaping & recruiting teams and interim leadership. Read more
Sam is a marketing communications specialist, writer, content creator, education communications consultant, and project manager. With extensive experience working with charities and community organisations, she creates impactful initiatives, including educational programmes, teaching resources, app content, websites, games, fundraising campaigns, children's stories, funding bids, articles, marketing literature, social media content, and more. Sam describes herself as a positive enabler, dedicated to helping organisations achieve their goals. Read more
David Salmon is a marketing consultant specialising in campaign and project management. His offer includes strategy consultancy, training and workshops covering content marketing, customer profiles, marketing and sales funnel management and marketing channel reviews. David also provides capacity and leadership to his clients during periods where a skilled, experienced and trusted person is needed to roll out campaigns and projects. Read more
Emma Bracegirdle is a charity professional with over 15 years of experience in the sector. She has worked in charities of all sizes, focusing on fundraising and communications. Emma is passionate about helping charities to create effective and ethical content, this includes ethical storytelling and supporting co-created charity content. Read more
Laura is an award-winning freelancer with ten years of experience in the charity sector. She has driven 100,000+ supporters to take action for incredible causes like yours. Laura specialises in crafting impactful copy which gets you more supporters, donations and fundraisers. Helping you to change more lives. She works with communicators, fundraisers and senior leaders at charities and non-profits across the UK as well as internationally. Helping you to free up your time so you can focus on what you do best. Read more
For the last 16 years Hannah has worked in marketing bringing change thinking to organisations. From inspiring teams to work differently, transforming agency revenue three fold to leading global strategies, operating models and campaigns that have been more effective in reaching audiences and creating a shift whether that’s in customer engagement, income or behaviour change. She is an idea generator, a marketer, a writer, a pitcher, a relationship builder, a strategist, a doer - so we suppose you could say sort of a generalist… She cares about creating positive impact in the world. Read more
Over 15 years experience in the charity sector, working for the UK trading arm of a global NGO & later a Disability charity operating UK-wide.
Currently working as Data & Management Information co-ordinator for a public sector education organisation.
Experienced in e-commerce, social media, customer contact, volunteer recruitment & management, writing training materials, safeguarding & signposting, data analysis, organising events. Read more
Victoria is a digital content specialist, writer and editor with 20 years' experience. She can support with content strategy and design, copywriting, SEO, UX, editing and proofreading, project management and training. She is skilled in transforming complex and technical information into easy-to-read and engaging content.
From providing an interim pair of hands to managing large content redevelopment projects, Victoria has worked with charities including NSPCC, SafeLives, Action Against Hunger, The Film & TV Charity, NCVO as well as in the public sector for HMICFRS, HMI Prisons and Probation. Read more
Cleo is social entrepreneur, campaigner and experienced senior leader in the charity sector. She has specialist skills honed over a decade of work in campaign management, volunteer engagement, research, communications, facilitation and organisational development. Cleo has significant experience working with founder led organisations making the transition from start up to mature operations. She has delivered globally recognised campaigns, events with attendees from 10 - 1000+ and numerous research projects. Read more
Fundraising consultant for global, EU & UK climate and development organisations. Services include strategy, donor research and insights, proposal writing, design & workshop facilitation, and 'grant-readiness' including on structures, tools and processes. Track record raising over $50m from institutional funders (EU, US, Sida, Netherlands, GIZ) and with major private and corporate foundations. Specific experience on climate justice, food systems, energy, policy & advocacy, forest protection, Indigenous rights, youth, gender equality, jobs & entrepreneurship, global health and WASH. Read more
With a background in visual effects and film storytelling, Sass helps charities and social enterprises to increase their donations and sales by creating engaging video content - without the Hollywood budget! Sass has worked in the VFX industry for over a decade; built and collaborated with immersive technology startups for six years; and has spent the last three years in the charity and social enterprise sectors as both a founder and videographer. Sass strongly believes that, by using technology and creativity for good, we can bring about positive change for people and the planet. somethingsociallygood.co.uk Read more
Eleanor is a freelance copywriter and communications consultant, with over 15 years' experience working in communications, marketing and content roles across multiple sectors, and has delivered award-winning results for some of the UK’s best-loved brands and charity organisations, including Children in Need, The Trussell Trust and FareShare.
She helps organisations of all shapes and sizes with web copy, blogs, press releases, brochures, award entries — the list goes on! Eleanor also provides bespoke consultancy services for clients who need broader marketing and communications support. Read more
Marketing freelancer with 20+ years of experience helping organisations cut through the noise and connect with the right audiences. Whether you need help crafting marketing strategies or tactical plans, engaging copy for your web pages, emails, newsletters, blog posts and reports or optimising content to improve rankings and visibility, Nickie is here to help. She works collaboratively, to create effective solutions that fit your organisation’s needs. Read more
Helping you maximise your impact with down to earth writing for social change 🌱✊️ One-person marketing department? Struggling to find the time to write? Writing, spelling, or grammar not your strong suit? Big project coming up and not enough hands or time!? Jade is here to help charities and social justice groups, and vegan or sustainable businesses with their writing and proofreading. Jade works with you on a project, retainer, or short-term contract basis 🤝 Emphasis on working *with* you, slipping easily into your team, and bringing her expertise, enthusiasm, and ideas. Jade's whole ✨thing✨ is writing down to earth copy that’s free from jargon because when you use clear, simple language, your writing is more accessible. Pretty important when the average reading age for adults in the UK is 9 years old. Jade is also a working class, autistic woman and marry this lived experience with incredible attention to detail and flair for writing to enact change. 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
Sara Marie Battey is a dynamic nonprofit professional with extensive experience in strategic communications, fundraising, and campaign management. She has a proven track record of leading successful initiatives in charitable organisations, driving income growth, and enhancing donor engagement. Sara is skilled in stakeholder engagement, media relations, and digital fundraising. With a background in leadership roles, including as Head of Communications and Fundraising, she is passionate about using her expertise to support organisations with innovative strategies that create lasting social impac Read more
Former journalist now helping top corporate clients, Jess can write sparkling copy or mastermind a PR project to promote your cause because he knows what content will translate into multi-media coverage. Jess has social media experience ghost-writing tweets and LinkedIn posts for organisations, but he can also go 'old school' and manage print suppliers/liaise with delivery companies. He is also able to design print pages using Adobe InDesign. These are the skills that Jess has already put to use for the National Childbirth Trust, a local nature reserve and a music festival raising funds for schools. Read more
Susan help charities, public sector and values-led organisations tell their story with passion and purpose. From communications strategy and tone of voice development to campaign execution and report writing, she helps organisations connect with their audiences, build trust and inspire action. Susan has decades of experience working with Board level and frontline staff, supporters, beneficiaries and customers to understand their communications needs. She brings empathy and sensitivity to her work and uses her flair for copywriting and storytelling to craft compelling communications. Read more
Robert is an experienced social entrepreneur, published non-fiction author, copywriter, feature writer and Quaker, driven by a strong sense of equality. Robert does not claim to be a fundraiser, but his approach of building rapport with grant makers has delivered millions to projects he's been involved with. It helps that Robert has sat on both local and national grant panels, so he has a sense of what works and what doesn't. Robert has also set up successful crowdfunding campaigns. He works intuitively and collaboratively and as he gets older, only take on projects he can believe in. www.robertashton.co.uk 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
As a specialist in fundraising and alumni relations for schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and charities, Brian possess comprehensive experience in various fundraising facets, with a particular focus on Corporate Partnerships and awareness campaigns. He is also an experience bid-writer, and can help you find new funders from his extensive experience and network. His previous positions include serving as the Development Director at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, a leading state grammar school in Sutton Coldfield, and as the Fundraising Manager of the national charity, The UK Sepsis Trust. Read more
Penny Kiley is a freelance writer, editor and web content specialist based in Oxfordshire, UK. 20+ years’ experience in journalism, editing and website management. Plain English Campaign award winner. 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
Cat has 21 years' experience of leading research in the voluntary sector. She can help you to plan and carry out impactful research projects or impact evaluations; including quantitative and qualitative surveys, interviews, literature reviews and more; data analysis; writing up reports and presenting results. Cat can also help with web interfacing for more interactive presentations of data/analysis. Additionally, Cat is a published author and skilled at writing and editing information for a variety of audiences and formats, including newsletters, reports, conference papers and blogs. Read more
Maria is an effective media and communications professional combining intelligence, creativity, passion and hard work. With over 12 years of experience Maria sees the big picture and is quick to grasp strategic objectives. She specialises in violence against women and girls, disability rights and anti-poverty campaigning using trauma-informed practices and techniques. 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
Phoebe is a confident, enthusiastic and personable fundraiser with excellent, proven, income generation and project management skills across a variety of income streams. Phoebe is friendly and hard working and always produces high quality, innovative work on time. She has worked in the charity sector for nearly 10 years in a mixture of large national charities and small local organisations. Outside of work, Phoebe is a keen podcaster and spends her spare time with her young family, dog and managing a large international facebook group for parents. 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.
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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
Emma is a writer, producer and interviewer with 16 years' experience. Her work centres the rights and voices of people affected by injustice and her stories have led campaigns, press and broadcast media coverage, films and exhibitions. Her projects include the Liberian midwife, Alice, for Save the Children, and RE-ROOTED – an exhibition and collaborative storytelling moment for Comic Relief and Refugee Week. Emma has advised small and large charities on their storytelling and produced content on four continents. More here: www.storiesbyemma.co.uk. Read more
Experienced storyteller with more than seven years’ experience of generating unprecedented media coverage for social/environmental justice organisations and landing engaging messages for diverse audiences across different channels. Confident influencer and collaborator with internal/external stakeholders; a personal commitment to social/environmental justice. 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
Ellie is an experienced communications specialist with over ten years in PR, marketing, communications, external affairs and strategy development. Ellie is an engaging story teller with an ability to craft narratives, embody and represent brands, raise the profile of organisations and improve stakeholder engagement. She has strong emotional intelligence and thrives leading and motivating a team. Ellie brings a fresh perspective, works in a way that embodies a commitment to diversity and inclusion and finds ways to bring people together to overcome challenges. Ellie is always on the lookout for a cause she can really get behind, and is particularly passionate about giving voice to those who need it most. Read more
Farrah is a Content Strategist. Farrah can help with your marketing, digital, social media and more. She has worked for big brands on a global scale and small charities with big ambitions. She is a professional writer and has produced magazines, educational content, rum bottle labels and more. 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. Rhiannon is the Co-Founder behind Comics Youth CIC, where she has exercised the full range ofleadership and management skills. Rhiannon's passions lie in youth-led system change, EDI, advocacy, and strategic planning. She has fundraiser over £10 million for a range of organisations on a local, national and international level. Rhiannon was awarded an MBE in the 2023 Kings Honour's list for my services to young people and the arts. Read more
Matt is a freelance writer and editor. He's interested in moving his writing and editing work into the charity or nonprofit sector as he wants his skills to go towards something good. Matt believes deeply in the importance of work that has an impact in changing the world for the better. Matt also believes in the power of language and communication, and he wants to use his skills in this field to make a difference. Matt has multiple years of experience working on copy and content for websites and organisations such as universities. He is also experienced in editing fiction and has worked on magazines Read more
Kellie is a freelance writer, editor and communications consultant with 15 years' experience in working with charities. Her background is in magazine journalism and charity communications. She writes on topics including health, international development and social care. Read more
Sarah is a confident communicator, passionate about equipping charities with the skills and support to raise funds to deliver their mission. Sarah has a valuable and transferable skill set, through extensive project management experience. She has delivered on ambitious fundraising strategies. Strategic planning, fundraising growth, application and proposal writing and reporting are all areas of expertise. Read more
Super wordsmith with 18+ years' experience writing damn fine copy for charities. A fierce advocate for plain English, Stephanie can take the driest copy and cut through to produce heartfelt, direct, easy-to-understand copy that makes an emotional connection with your audience. A US-based PR firm recently described Stephanie's content (for a Tanzania-based not-for-profit) as "truly some of the most comprehensive, transparent and inspirational copy they had ever read". Which she was very pleased about. Stephanie has written for numerous charities on topics including women's rights, sustainability, climate change, homelessness, animal rights, international development, circular economy, EU policy and much, much more. She comes from a print background (she spent 10 years writing and editing ActionAid's supporter magazine and is also a published journalist) and now specialises in digital - web content including excellent SEO incorporation, social media and much else, she firmly believes that good copy and a direct connection with your audience is key, no matter what medium you are publishing on. Read more
Anna is a senior fundraising manager, with extensive experience of raising funds to develop new businesses and operations. Anna has been working at charitable sector for over seven years both in the UK and Europe. She is an expert in obtaining European Funding with an impressive experience of their processes, including registration, bidding, reporting and audit. Her expertise lay 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
Jessica runs her own events company but has a background in fundraising.
You can book Jessica for
Business Professionals
Fundraising
Office work
Office Support
Office work
Events
Odd jobs
Marketing and Comms
A hardworking, reliable individual with seventeen years' experience in admin related roles. Able to work effectively on their own initiative or as part of a team, they have an excellent timekeeping record and proven experience in a demanding environment dealing successfully with competing tasks. Read more
Sade is very flexible in her approach to work, and committed to completing a task that she starts. Sade is looking to experience a variety of work in the job market Read more
You can book Sade for
Office work
Mystery shopping
Data entry
Office Support
Marketing and Comms
HR Support
Senior Support