I thought it would be helpful to share some thoughts on turning work down. I never like saying no to a prospective client or project and I find that I […]

Just wrapping up a successful project and reflecting on what makes success… I have been working with a new partnership for a few months, putting together an evaluation framework for […]

I am starting a new project evaluation with the Newcastle’s Nature Networks project. Today I met with partners from Urban Green Newcastle, The Ouseburn Trust, Ouseburn Farm, Northumbria University and […]

2024 was… well… busy! Here’s a taste of some of the projects I was working on last year and what is coming up in 2025… I started the year wrapping […]

What an inspirational evening repping Alnwick charity BOOST at the North East Charity Awards. This little charity is something that I feel passionate about – supporting young people to overcome […]

Over the last few months I have been working with Northumberland County Council’s Rights of Way team to develop a new Rights of Way Improvement Plan which sets out strategic […]

Wow! 2024 has started with a bang! In the first full week of January I said yes to four new contracts – a fantastic position to be in and I […]

I’m delighted to finally be able to share that this project, which has been in development since before covid(!), has secured the first stage of funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund. […]

I spend a lot of time in Leeds with my son but we rarely venture into the city. Unusually, last week we stayed in the city and had a chance […]