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Helping mission-driven organisations thrive in a complex, changing world

I help charity leaders answer the questions that will define their future success:

What do we stand for?

Why do we matter?

Why should people care?

My work combines strategic counsel and safe-space facilitation to help organisations develop clarity and consensus, articulate a powerful organisational narrative, and inspire key audiences to act.

The strategic Vision, Story & Impact sprint

I offer a focused, fixed-scope engagement combining strategic counsel and facilitation – and designed for maximum impact.
Whilst usually undertaken as an integrated process, individual stand-alone elements can be tailored to your specific needs.

A structured workshop for boards and executive teams to tackle hard choices, resolve deadlock, and achieve clear, strategic consensus about what success looks like and how to achieve it.

Safe-space boardroom facilitation

Translating boardroom clarity into a compelling human story that articulates your core purpose, relevance and value – crafting an irresistible call-to-action for donors, policymakers and public.

Core organisational narrative

Mapping what you want your key audiences to know, feel and do – and creating alignment with their own needs and motivations to drive awareness, advocacy and long-term loyalty.

Audience impact framework

Recent projects

The British Academy

Facilitating a comprehensive strategy review for the UK’s national body for humanities and social sciences

Justice for Colombia

Strategic planning advice for an NGO supporting human and labour rights, peace and social justice

PDSA

Guiding trustees and leadership through a strategic evaluation of mass engagement income opportunities

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

Developing a fresh vision for digital innovation to drive international engagement and support

The Courtauld Institute & Gallery

Supporting the Director and project board through the completion of a major capital transformation.

Recent projects

The British Academy

Facilitating a comprehensive strategy review for the UK’s national body for humanities and social sciences

Justice for Colombia

Strategic counsel for an NGO supporting human and labour rights, peace and social justice

PDSA

Guiding trustees and leadership through a strategic evaluation of mass engagement income opportunities

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

Developing a fresh vision for digital innovation to drive international engagement and support

The Courtauld Institute & Gallery

Supporting the Director and project board through the completion of a major capital transformation.

Recent projects

The British Academy

Facilitating a comprehensive strategy review for the UK’s national body for humanities and social sciences

Justice for Colombia

Strategic counsel for an NGO supporting human and labour rights, peace and social justice

PDSA

Guiding trustees and leadership through a strategic evaluation of mass engagement income opportunities

Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

Developing a fresh vision for digital innovation to drive international engagement and support

The Courtauld Institute & Gallery

Supporting the Director and project board through the completion of a major capital transformation.

Experience

My work is grounded in two decades working with charities, NGOs, and government agencies spanning poverty prevention, human rights, education, health, environment, community, and the arts. I have held senior in-house roles – most recently as Director of Public Engagement at the Royal Academy of Arts – as well as specialist agencies. This ‘client-side’ perspective makes me an empathetic, insightful partner who understands that strategy must be as practical as it is ambitious.

In the boardroom, I am a calm, neutral facilitator. Down-to-earth and friendly, but skilled at bringing constructive challenge to guide projects toward successful outcomes. I am adept at dealing with complex governance, and have the authority to inspire confidence among trustees, stakeholders, and staff alike.

Beyond any immediate brief, I am driven by a deep commitment to supporting organisations with a clear social purpose, and a curiosity to truly understand what makes them tick. My goal is always to provide clients with the strategic clarity and actionable plans they need to thrive.

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Trusted by leading charities, public bodies & corporates

  • “Will was an excellent support to The British Academy in our strategic review... And he’s a lovely person to work with!”

    Hetan Shah, Chief Executive, The British Academy

  • “Will’s work significantly helped us in gaining clarity... Thank you for your insight, your contribution and the manner in which you undertook the assignment, all very much appreciated.”

    John Miller, Chair of Trustees, PDSA

  • “Will brought a breadth of skills and experience. We remain hugely grateful to him for his considered, careful and invaluable support.”

    Professor Deborah Swallow, Professor Emirata, The Courtauld Institute

  • “Will's expertise and his wide-ranging knowledge of international best practice inspired everyone at our museum.”

    Cecilia Puga, Director, Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino

  • ““I have immense admiration for the work Will did at the Royal Academy. He had a particularly clear and creative approach to our strategy, brand and communications.”

    Sir Charles Saumarez Smith, Former Secretary & Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts

Let’s talk

If your organisation needs greater strategic clarity, alignment, or a more compelling story for supporters let’s have an exploratory conversation.

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