I support clients in the sustainability and energy space to communicate complex information to their audiences, bringing an understanding of local, national and international policy landscapes to ensure campaigns create real world impact as well as building awareness.
I bring experience across communications and external affairs, particularly communications strategy, media relations, crisis communications, thought-leadership, campaign development, and stakeholder mapping and engagement.
Whether shaping a complex narrative, creating a strategic comms plan or developing a position paper, I bring rigour, energy and a jargon-free approach, helping organisations to advance their mission.
Experienced freelance consultant with a strong track record across programme design, quality assurance and international development, including UN consultancy experience. I bring a flexible, people-centred approach to complex organisational challenges, with proven ability to design and deliver programmes that improve outcomes for vulnerable adults. Previous work spans the voluntary sector, higher education and international NGOs. I am skilled in stakeholder engagement, operational frameworks, research and policy implementation. Available for varied consultancy projects on a remote or flexible basis across the UK.
Award-winning communications specialist and writer with more than 25 years’ experience spanning national journalism, national health charities and digital marketing. I led media campaigns at Macmillan Cancer Support, including World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and produced high quality work under intense time pressure as a journalist at The Sun. Now a senior copywriter, I craft clear marketing collateral for dozens of companies worldwide using the StoryBrand framework. Equally comfortable leading teams or writing hands-on, I bring creativity, composure and strategic impact to every project.
I work in London, the South East or remotely.
I work UK-wide remotely and on a hybrid basis in Liverpool and London.
I have 14 years’ experience in developing cross-channel communications and PR campaigns for charities around key milestones that shift the dial and generate national coverage. My strategic communications skills include partner outreach, stakeholder engagement and leading on cross-industry campaigns. I bring creative ideation, a book of press contacts and the ability to get your voice heard through earned and owned media. I can lead on PR and social-first campaigns that meet your strategic long-term objectives. My contacts span national news, culture, business, health and consumer affairs and lifestyle journalists across print, digital and broadcast media.
Based in London and can work on site or remote. UK-wide and internationally remotely
I create tailored marketing communications that meet the specific needs of your organisation. I also establish and oversee collaborative partnerships mutually beneficial to both businesses and charities. Our Services include Communications through clear and consistent communications. Creative Writing and Editing for all digital and print formats. Marketing content creation and development, campaign and project management. Social Media and Influencer Marketing – strategic planning and content development. Brand strategy, design development, visual curation and management. Partnership Development and people management including coordination with external agencies, freelancers and suppliers
Areas I work –
London, City of London, Greater London, South-West London; Southeast/Oxfordshire
I hold knowledge of what true assistance within the media industry requires. I offer a wide range of multidisciplinary skills, with a tenacity for bringing a project from development to completion. My professional background in TV, film and media spans 9+ years. This experience bridges the traditional unscripted/scripted divide. Project management experience from development through to completion. As a qualified journalist, I produce according to editorial guidelines. I have empathy-empowerment, overcoming professional challenges with resilience. I can work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and offer genuine support
I work across the UK, both in person and remotely
I have a breadth of experience in supporting UK-wide charities with their communication needs, delivered with insight, wisdom and dedication. Ranging from media relations, communication strategies, media training and digital comms. I am also a charity filmmaker and photographer. One of my greatest passions is helping those who are experts in their own experience, share their stories, have their voices heard and showcase the impact a charity has had on their lives; for profile-raising, fundraising and volunteer recruitment.
I work at a local, regional and national level.
I can work remotely anywhere in the world, or in person in the South East of England. I am happy to attend meetings with clients anywhere in the UK/Europe
I provide a strategic approach to communications driven by audience understanding and inspired storytelling. With over 25 years of experience in campaigning for various purpose-driven organisations, I deliver strategy and planning, PR, social media, content development, training, crisis communications and campaign auditing services. I am a director at two NGOs, and I believe my intimate knowledge of running not-for-profits gives me a unique approach to communications consultancy, delivering impactful campaigns on time and on budget.
I can work in Sussex and London, and anywhere remotely
I want to help you tell stories which resonate and reach the audiences that matter. I have more than 20 years’ experience in journalism, media relations and communications, working with charities, non-profits and public organisations in the international development and healthcare sectors.
I specialise in cutting through the jargon to convey information and evoke emotion that adds value to your cause or organisation. I also translate complex reports into clear, compelling copy without losing accuracy, focus on person-centred comms and amplify strategic messaging and campaigns to diverse audiences.
I am London based and have no restrictions on locations
I provide highly-skilled communications solutions and strategic storytelling for real impact. A trained journalist, I specialise in reaching diverse audiences to grow engagement and achieve funding goals. I provide a full media service, from press releases to reputation management and crisis communications.
With my technical expertise, I adapt swiftly to any organisation’s IT systems, however arcane, to maximise their value. My extensive project management experience makes me adept at starting at any point in a campaign’s lifecycle, from strategy to branding, to content and reporting.
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The Right Ethos was set up after our founder, Jonathan Dearth, had worked in the campaigning sector for 13 years, for campaigning organisations including Amnesty International, Shelter, Liberty and the World Development Movement. It was set up as a response to multi-sector recruitment consultancies moving in on the charity sector, and in particular not recognising that people who work for campaigning organisations are motivated by justice and long term change.









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