WHY LOCAL HERO?
It's hard to choose a consultant or a contractor, but Local Hero is all about changing that - no secrets, no hidden pricing, no hard sell. It’s the perfect synergy - I have the skills, experience and passion and you have the vision or tasks, it’s a perfect unity.
Having held a variety of senior leadership roles over many years, in some of the UK’s leading charities, I’ve been lucky enough to see all manner of situations, to develop my leadership skills, utilise my planning and strategic skills, and gain a holistic vision across the organisations I’ve worked for - giving me a unique space within the sector. Profile features include Third Sector Magazine's prestigious 'Up and Coming' Feature.
Coupled with a successful and logical business mind, I’m ready to help. Whether it's a bigger consulting task, or just a handful of smaller contracting tasks, it’s all good - I’m driven by helping, by success - and for me success is all about impact.
It would be easy for me to lead another organisation to success, but I want to help more than one. I am in a great position as a consultant and contractor, to do exactly that, and to be your local hero.
SERVICES
Support when you need it and how you need it
CONSULTANCY
Strategy, planning, charity re-alignment, internal restructures, efficiency driving, fundraising or increasing impact.. there’s nothing better than an experienced fresh pair of eyes and an open pair of ears to help you on your journey to success. Having been in the business for many years across a variety of senior roles in charities big and small, I can help.
TASK MANAGEMENT
We've all got more tasks than time, and more tasks than resource. So, whether you need support with one-off tasks, or maybe longer term project or function support, I'm ready. Campaigning/public relations, content, proofing, presentation drafting and giving, talks and event representation, and more. No drama, no ongoing commitment, just efficient delivery of the tasks at hand.
BEING YOUR VOICE
Media is a game - play to win. Whether it's writing high impact press releases, providing hard hitting quotes or being your voice on TV, Radio, Panels or at Events, I've got you - even at short notice. Fully media trained, with a wealth of experience across all major networks (print, live, DTL, studio, Zoom/Skype, debate, interview, daytime), I'll make sure your key messages get heard.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Wide ranging experience across charity and private sectors, with a host of transferable skills and experiences. Particularly experienced in the following areas:
CHARITY MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, STRATEGY AND EFFICIENCIES
ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCACY AND POLICY
CONSERVATION INTERVENTIONS AND POLICY
PLANT-BASED FOOD SECTOR MARKET AND TRENDS
It's worth thinking about...
That the moment when you have enough resource, knowledge and time to do all that you need to do will never come.
So never be afraid to call for help
MEDIA PORTFOLIO
You get one chance to make your voice heard. Use it wisely.
There’s nothing worse than wasting your limited media opportunities, so it’s important to put someone up who you know will deliver. No time for nerves, just time for key messages. Live, studio, pre-record, Zoom/Skype, panel debate - let’s play.
Here's just a small selection of the publications and channels of my many media mentions, quotes, and appearances over the last few years.
Multiple live appearances on the sofa on ITV's This Morning, talking about topics including trophy hunting, charity regulation/fundraising and animal welfare topics.
This Morning, ITV
EXPERIENCE
Rest assured, your organisation is in safe hands
Years of experience in senior leadership charity roles focusing on animals, conservation and plant-based and sustainable food interventions have given me a unique position in the UK market.
Executive Director, ProVeg UK
Director, UK, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
Chief Executive Officer, Care for the Wild International
Senior Project Manager, Guide Dogs
Head of Animal Welfare, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Regional Manager, Cats Protection
Trustee, GRWE (now Forever Hounds)
Project Manager, Interbrew UK (now ABInBev)
STEP 1
INITIAL CONSULTATION
FREE
Initial discussion and/or one face to face meeting to discuss needs and objectives.
STEP 2
SCOPING MEETING (OPTIONAL)
£200
Post call follow up group session with key stakeholders (up to 4hrs)
STEP 3
DAY RATE
£ Negotiable
Length of time agreed prior to contracts - plus travel expenses if outside of London.
CONTENT CREATION
From £150
Includes blogs, articles, long form social content up to 750 words
SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT
£ Varies
Social media content monthly or priced per post, includes posting in line with guidelines
EVENT REPRESENTATION
From £125
Includes attendance and reporting back (notes). Excludes ticket and travel.
MEDIA SPOKESPERSON
From £100
Radio, TV (studio, DTL or Zoom/Skype). Price will vary depending on location and briefing.
PRESS RELEASES
From £100
Drafting of PRs up to 500 words (excluding boiler plate and notes)
QUOTE DRAFTING (FOR PR)
£50
Drafting of quotes (ghost or named) up to 50 words, includes three initial variants
MY CLIENTS
A selection of the organisations I've helped or am helping
CAWF
Widely recognised as the most influential lobbying group in the UK when it comes to animal welfare, I support as Director of Programs and assist with fundraising, operational systems, public affairs/lobbying and general strategic direction.
THE BELFORTE TRUST
As Advisor to the Belforte Trust I assist with the direction and strategy of this new charity - this includes establishing the charity's profile, building grant schemes and working on present and future strategy for long term charity impact and growth.
VFL
My work at Vegetarian for Life (VfL) included building and implementing a public affairs strategy, including the recruitment of a new public affairs team, as well as mentoring the new starters for handover.
ACTASIA
Working directly with the CEO of ACTAsia, I supported with a series of strategic documents including brand guidance, taglines and communications advice as well as strategic direction for their iCare sub-brand.