From working in national newspapers to the everyday realities of fundraising and volunteer management, I have learned about partnerships from both sides.

I know what makes partnerships succeed — and what can make them flop. I’ll help you build relationships that are clear, collaborative and built to last.

• 25+ years of business development experience in media, charity and education sectors brings a unique blend of leadership and partnership expertise.

• An advocate for using a design approach to fully understand needs before developing solutions, I am an accredited service design practitioner from Service Design Network

• A proven track record developing corporate partnerships for leading charities Scottish Spina Bifida, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and Maggie's Centres with local, regional and national companies including Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, Sir Robert McAlpine and Sainsbury’s Bank.

• Skilled in developing meaningful collaborations with large companies and local businesses to create impactful volunteering and fundraising campaigns.

• Extensive cross-sector partnership experience across private, public, and third sectors, offers me a unique 360-degree perspective for you and your organisation.

I can help you identify the right partners, design meaningful programmes, and translate outcomes into clear, compelling and evidence-based reporting.

Whether you need help with a new partnership strategy or are simply looking to improve your engagement with an existing supporters, I’ll provide you with customised step-by-step guidance to make your partnership journey smooth and successful.