What We Do

What we love doing

We help mission-driven organisations such as yours make a bigger impact. That's what we love doing. Full stop.

Transformation

Analysis, Plan, Execution, Communication: those are the key words in our Transformation approach. Whether it concerns your existing organisation, or a public service considering spinning out, we work with your organisation, Board and stakeholders to assess the options at your disposal. This may include looking at – and visiting – other organisations that offer a learning opportunity. We then produce a clear proposal for the work involved, the expected outcomes, organisational and financial implications, as well as an implementation plan.

Good strategy comes down to successful execution, and the realisation that in a complex world agility and willingness to learn and adjust are key, without losing sight of the overall goal.

At no point will you be left to your own devices. We work with you and your team to reach a successful outcome. We are happy to assume – interim – line roles to help you achieve your objectives. And we passionately believe in open communication throughout.

Turn-around

When an organisation is in peril, decisive action is called for. An outsider is often better placed to see the wood for the trees and help you make the decisions that are required to rescue the organisation. This is not always about drastic cuts and redundancies. Sometimes it’s about seizing new opportunities, or joining forces with another organisation.

We have the expertise to diagnose the situation, produce a turn-around plan and help you make the difficult decisions, weighing up the various factors at play. We understand the legal pressures on trustees’ shoulders, the human dimension of restructuring, and the possible impact on stakeholders.

We also know that your organisation’s purpose is more important than any individual, and worth fighting for. We can bring in the legal expertise, the HR support and other sources of knowledge and inspiration who can help turn your organisation in the right direction. We can fulfil interim leadership roles to lead the organisation through this unsettled period. And we can connect you with other organisations that may offer the right kind of support at just the right moment.

Growth

Although it may not always feel this way, times of volatility offer opportunities for growth. Whether it is to expand your work to benefit more people, to diversify sources of income or to improve your financial situation, growth is important. We help you assess your market, the competition, and your capability for growth. We can produce a multi-year growth plan, which will consider the financial and organisational implications of expansion. We can bring you in touch with social investors, who may want to inject the necessary funds into your organisation. We will work with you on tenders or devise that marketing strategy required to approach a new type of customer or enter a new region.

As always, we will roll up our sleeves and work with you hands-on. No reports gathering dust with our involvement. Working together to achieve real results, and leaving your organisation in a better place, and better skilled once we’re done.

Sectors of expertise

The last thing you need is some-one learning on the job at your expense. We bring vast senior management experience from a large number of sectors. And we start adding value as soon as we enter your organisation.

Health

We have worked in the National Health Service in acute trusts, community health organisations and with commissioners. We also come with substantial experience with working in charities and social enterprises operating in health.
Mental Health

Mental health is not always priority number one in the UK. Luckily this is beginning the change. We will work with you to respond to the latest changes and opportunities.
Teal

Semler, Gore, de Blok. A few of the key pioneers who reinvented how organisations can be run, often referred to as 'teal' organisations. Central to the approach is the frontline's ability to organise and deliver work of great quality, without the extensive oversight of management or bureacratic processes. We are an authority in the UK on bringin teal concepts into organisations.
Local Authorities

Devolution, Brexit, what's next? Regardless of the next big thing, pressure on finances and rising demand won't go away. We help identify alternatives for service delivery, have designed incubation models for local authorities, and have spun out social care and other services.
Social Care

Not a day passes without Social Care grabbing a headline or two. Have you found a solution yet to balance increasing demand with reduced income?
Social Investment

Grants, loans, social investment, crowdfunding, impact bonds. It can be a confusing world for a not-for-profit leader. We bring clarity in what options you have at your disposal, and help you set your priorities. We may even find you an investor.