With over 25 years of experience in the voluntary and community sector, Alex helps charities, foundations and other civil society organisations develop their strategies, manage change, strengthen their work and plan for the future.

A full-time independent consultant for the last 7 years, Alex is a former charity Chief Executive, senior director, public sector commissioner, and professional academic. He combines extensive practical leadership experience with expertise in strategy, organisational development, research and evaluation. He has worked with over 50 organisations, from small community charities to major national organisations and grantmakers.

Alex offers a wide range of consultancy services, including:

• Strategy and planning - Developing organisational strategies, business plans and new approaches to services and programmes.

• Organisational change and development - Supporting charities through change, restructuring, uncertainty and crisis.

• Governance and leadership - Working with trustees and senior teams to strengthen leadership, decision-making and organisational culture.

• Learning and evaluation - Evaluating programmes, understanding what works and helping organisations learn and develop.

• Facilitation and development - Designing and leading away days, workshops, leadership programmes and organisational reviews.

• Research and policy - Producing research, analysis and evidence that supports organisational development, policy and campaigning.

Alex understands the everyday realities of running charities, from managing difficult relationships and financial pressures to working with trustees, staff, volunteers and funders. His approach combines independent thinking, practical experience and a genuine understanding of the people and communities that civil society exists to support.

He works directly with Boards, leadership teams and staff, offering constructive challenge, fresh perspectives and practical support. His work has helped organisations establish new strategic directions, manage difficult transitions, develop services, improve organisational cultures, strengthen their financial positions and demonstrate the value of their work.

Alongside his consultancy, Alex is an established writer and commentator on civil society, charity and philanthropy, and the author of Barely Civil Society. His writing and research bring a wider understanding of the political, economic and social issues affecting the sector to his work with individual organisations. You can find his work in Third Sector and Alliance magazines.

Whether you need a short piece of independent advice, an evaluation you can actually use, a facilitated strategy day or longer-term support with organisational development, Alex can help.

Get in touch to discuss your organisation's needs and how we might work together.