Experience

I started my consulting career in May 2000 after spending five years as the financial manager of a charity. I have worked on 198 formal projects since then. Several of these projects spanned multiple years and contained sub-projects.

I have served a large range of organisations. In some instances I worked under my own brand; in others, I was part of the teams of organisations such as Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Citizen Surveys, Community Enterprise, Cranfield Trust, Imani Development and Social Enterprise Academy.

Below is a list of organisations that I have formally helped and the brand I worked under:

• AARC Services (2023-2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Abalobi (2018-2019)
• Adamela Trust (2021)
• African Continental Free Trade Area (2023) as part of Imani Development.
• African Women Chartered Accountants (2007)
• African Social Entrepreneurs Network (2012-2014)
• AgriFI Kenya Challenge Fund (2019-2024) as part of Imani Development
• Aids Response (2009)
• Alternative Information and Development Center (2009)
• Ampd Brand Communication Agency (2015-2017)
• Angus Carers Centre (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Arthritis Foundation of South Africa (2020)
• Banco de Fomento Angola (2018-2019) as part of Imani Development
• Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2013-2018)
• Beautiful Gate (2017-2019) as part of Imani Development
• Berwickshire Marine Reserve (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Biblionef SA (2015-2016)
• Big Kids Little Learners (2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Bonnymuir Green Community Trust (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Bravo Zulu (2017-2018)
• Brownies and DownieS (2016-2017)
• Business Opportunities Network (2003)
• Caledonia Funeral Aid (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Cape Town Interfaith Initiative (2009)
• Cape Town IT Initiative / Bandwidth Barn (2013)
• Cape Town TV (2012)
• Centre for Critical Research on Race and Identity (2013-2017) as part of Citizen Surveys
• Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention (2014)
• Center for Rural Legal Studies (2002)
• Citizen Surveys (2006-2020)
• City of Cape Town (2018-2020) as part of Citizen Surveys
• Clyde Naval Heritage (2023-2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa – COMESA (2015) as part of Imani Development
• Community Video Education Trust (2002-2004)
• Community Wellness and Education (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Crossmichael Church Development Group (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Dalgety Community Trust (2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Department of Community Safety (2009-2011) as part of Citizen Surveys
• Destination Orkney (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• DG Murray Trust (2015-2018) as part of Imani Development
• Discover Cullen (2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• DOKKDA Rural Development Agency (2002)
• Douglas Community Development Company (2022) as part of Community Enterprise
• Dulux (2006)
• Dunterlie Action Group (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Dr Eve (2010-2016)
• Ecobrick Exchange (2014)
• Edinburgh Agroecology Cooperative (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers (2022) as part of Community Enterprise
• Edinburgh Tool Library (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Eerste Rivier Hospital (2006-2007)
• Edunova (2017)
• Enterprise Zambia Challenge Fund (2020-2023) as part of Imani Development
• Erasmus Mundus Programme (2015) as part of iE&D Solutions
• E-Schools’ Network (2003-2005)
• EU-SA Business Links (2014) as part of Imani Development
• Evolve Social Enterprise Investments (2012-2013)
• Fifers for the Community (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Fix Forward (2016-2017, 2021)
• Food and Trees for Africa (2004, 2009-2010)
• Friends of Dundonald Castle (2023-2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Gorgie Community Farm (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Govan HELP (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Government Communication and Information System (2010-2015) as part of Citizen Surveys
• GreenPop (2014)
• #Hashtag Radio (2015)
• Helderberg Society for the Aged (2011)
• Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa (2006-2007, 2017, 2019, 2021)
• Imani Development (2013-)
• International Labour Organization (2015-2017)
• Institute for Healing of Memories (2002)
• Inverclyde Men’s Shed (2023-2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• James House (2014)
• Joint Primary Health Care Project Management Trust (2001)
• Joy of Giving Trust (2022)
• Lanark Men’s Shed (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Little Eden (2020)
• Leaders Unlocked (2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Lower Impact Living (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Mango OMC (2019, 2021)
• Mars Wrigley (2022-2023) as part of Imani Development.
• Maryhill Integration Network (2023) as part of Community Enterprise.
• Mensch Network (2016-2018)
• Midlothian Voluntary Action (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Mtshali-Moss Projects Africa (2012-2014)
• My Student Years (2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• National Association for Child Care Workers (2008)
• National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism: Marine and Coastal Management (2001)
• National Department of Housing: Social Housing Programme (2005)
• National Department of Tourism as part of Citizen Surveys (2010-2011)
• National Institute for Crime and the Reintegration of Offenders (2004-2008, 2016-2017)
• Networking Aids Community of South Africa (2002-2005)
• New Cumnock Development Trust (2024) as part of Community Enterprise.
• nomSoco Foods (2019-2020)
• Non-Profit Consortium (2003)
• Novalis Ubuntu Institute (2004-2007)
• Ohio State University (2015) as part of Citizen Surveys
• Open Africa (2012-2014)
• ORT SA Cape (2018)
• Oxfam South Africa (2019) as part of Imani Development
• Pebbles Project for Children with Special Needs (2010)
• Peninsula School Feeding Association (2009-2011)
• Post-Natal Depression Support Association (2005)
• Prana Shakti (2015)
• Quaker Peace Center (2001)
• Radio City Association (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Ranyaka (2016)
• Renfrewshire Community Transport (2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Rise Against Hunger – Africa (2020)
• Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (2016-2017) as part of Imani Development
• Resilient Civic Design Collective (2016)
• Resource aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (2003-2005)
• Rural Development Support Program (2001-2004)
• Senecio (2017-2018)
• Shettleston Boxing Club (2024)
• Shopmobility Renfrewshire (2023-2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Sishen Iron Ore Company – Community Development Trust (2017-2021) as part of Imani Development
• Siyavula Education (2016)
• Siyazisiza Trust (2019)
• SMS Foundation (2022-2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Soberbuzz CIC (2023-2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Social Enterprise Academy (2013-)
• Social Housing Company (2007)
• South African Breweries Foundation (2013-2015, 2022)
• South African Institute of Entrepreneurship (2010)
• South African Riding for the Disabled Association, Gauteng (2016-2017)
• Southern African Business Community (SADC) Business Council (2023-2024) as part of Imani Development.
• Southern Africa Trust (2016) as part of Imani Development
• Sports Coaches Outreach (2006-2007)
• Starfish Greathearts Foundation (2014)
• St Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church (2022) as part of Cranfield Trust
• STEPS Charity (2012-)
• Stretch Experiential Marketing (2013-2015)
• Tetra Pak (2007-2008)
• Tara Transform (2019-)
• TB Alliance DOTS Support South Africa (2004-2006, 2011)
• TB Care Association (2003-2004)
• The Caring Network (2004-2009)
• The Carpenters Shop (2014-2016)
• The Noluthando Institute for the Deaf (2003)
• The POLICY Project (2002-2003)
• The Turnaround Project (2023) as part of Cranfield Trust
• Tiger Brands: Grains Division (2009-2012)
• Trademark East Africa (2014, 2021) as part of Imani Development
• Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (2015-2016) as part of Imani Development
• Trinity Project International (2005)
• Trust for Community Outreach and Education (2007)
• Trust for Urban Housing Finance (2020) with Elena Mancebo Masa
• Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre (2017-2018)
• Ubuntu Touch Project (2014)
• U Managing Conflict (2000-2004)
• Umthawelanga (2005)
• United Nations International Development Organization (2009) as part of Citizen Surveys
• United Sanctuary Against Abuse (2002)
• University of Cape Town: Center for Higher Education and Development (2008)
• UPcycle Project (2016-2017)
• Upstream Training Trust (2019)
• uYilo e-Mobility Programme (2020)
• Vetsol (2014)
• Wildlife Act (2015)
• Wola Nani (2003)
• Woza Coffee (2017)
• Western Cape Education Department: HIV/AIDS Life-skills Programme (2007-2009)
• Western Cape Education Department: Staff Development Programme (2003)
• Western Cape Government (2009) as part of Citizen Surveys
• Western Cape Youth Skills Development Initiative (2003)
• Western Isles Citizens Advice Service (2023) as part of Community Enterprise
• Wildlife ACT (2015)
• Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance (2010)
• You and Your Money (2003)
• Zambian Association of Manufacturers (2023) as part of Imani Development
• Zenzele Training and Development (2003)
• Zero Waste Scotland (2023-2024) as part of Community Enterprise
• Zoe-Life Innovative Solutions (2019-2021)
• Zyelabs (2018-2019)

The above list includes organisations with formal contracts. I have also assisted over 1,000 individuals and organizations through my informal “coffee shop sessions”.