ASSOCIATE

Key skills

- Programme evaluation and theories of change
- Business strategy and consultancy
- Strategic partnerships and systems thinking
- Funding management and grant assessment
- Sustainable agriculture and environmental policy
- Relationship building and stakeholder engagement

Experience

always possible (Associate, 2017–present): Provides strategic consultancy in programme evaluation, business strategy and theories of change. Clients include Institute of Physics, Fareshare UK and AudioActive. Experienced in workshops, focus groups and presenting to CEOs and Boards.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (Funding Manager): Specialises in environment and food systems, partnering with NGOs and grassroots organisations to promote sustainable farming, biodiversity and soil health.

Grants Assessor & Funding Consultant: Worked with major funders and government bodies including the Mayor of London, Office for Civil Society, National Emergencies Trust Covid-19 response, DCMS, Home Office (via London Community Foundation), Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, and People’s Health Trust.

Youth Music (Consultant, 2019–2023): Supported music-based programmes and funding strategies.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Music – Middlesex University

Honours and contributions

Trustee, Attitude is Everything (2016–2022) – championing music and disability access projects

20+ years’ experience in the non-profit sector driving positive change for people, society and the planet

Recognised leader in sustainable food systems and ethical funding approaches