We have a simple and effective business model, we build bespoke teams of trusted specialists for individual projects and clients, utilising the best skills in the industry through a series of strategic alliances with complimentary individuals and companies. We believe that this gives us the flexibility to respond to client's needs in ways that would not be possible with a large standing team. We also believe that it keeps us on our toes, always learning from others and raising our game. These are some of the companies and individuals we work with... This Web 2 model gives us access to a pool of talent that is more than 50 people strong...
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 Trends Business Research Specialist Economic Research and Analysis TBR are specialists in providing economic and strategy based research to the professional and public service sectors. They work in partnership with clients to deliver effective solutions that are reliable, insightful, actionable and most importantly, add value. They have particularly valuable economic analysis tool which contain data on UK businesses which has proven invaluable in our work with TBR.  Metaphor Ltd Storytelling Specialists Metaphor are one of the world's leading museum exhibition design companies. They create memorable experiences for visitors. They are essentially storytellers, masterplanners, designers and architects. They work all over the world, in museums, palaces and landscapes - at every scale from the display of a single object up to the masterplan of a city quarter. they have a global reputation as a result of their work which includes the stunning 'First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army' exhibition at the British Museum. We have been fortunate enough to commission Metaphor to undertake work on the Industrial Powerhouse project in Industrial Lancashire. See http://www.metaphor.eu/metaphor/metaphor.html  Spatial Consultants Specialists in GIS and Spatial Spatial Consultants are an Information Management consulting practice with expertise in the convergence of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Enterprise Architecture. They provide services to enable organisations to use the locational aspect of their information to ultimately improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their operations. We provide a broad range of services covering information management, data collection and migration, geospatial data editing, metadata, spatial data infrastructures, process improvement and geographic analysis. We work with Spatial Consultants on projects with a spatial aspect. |
 Creative Concern Creative Communications Creative Concern are a creative communications agency, based in Manchester's Northern Quarter, providing design, digital, film and strategic PR and marketing services. Creative Concern is a new type of agency. As likely to be making a film or devising a media campaign, as developing a new brand identity or planning a social media campaign. Creative Concern are a genuinely multi-disciplinary team, working across a range of media to develop powerful and effective marketing and communications. Whether the job is to lead a rallying cry for action, engage the community through consultation or delivering a viral advertising campaign, they have the skills and the team in place. We work with Creative Concern where client need a mixture of research/analytical and marketing/presentation skills.  Adam Wellings Specialist associate—education and skills and business planning Adam runs his own consultancy business, and has a proven track record of delivering for clients across the UK. Adam has worked with a wide range of clients on projects associated with the food chain and agriculture, youth engagement, education, training and business planning for SMEs. |
 Nurture Lakeland Specialists in Sustainable Tourism Nurture Lakeland is a registered charity with seven full time members of staff based at Staveley in the heart of the Lake District and Cumbria. They currently have over 275 business members representing more than 1200 tourism businesses and holiday cottage owners across Cumbria, all of whom are committed to protecting this area for now and for the future. Our business members are very generous in their support of conservation in Cumbria. Nurture Lakeland have raised over £1.7 million since they were established for conservation projects in Cumbria. We work closely with Nurture Lakeland, both on their own development, but also on taking their learning to other projects elsewhere in the UK and beyond.  Sheona Southern Specialist associate - tourism and visitor economy issues Sheona is a marketing specialist with experience across several sectors including media, retail and tourism; including the BBC, M&S and most recently was marketing Director for Cumbria Tourism. Sheona works with us on projects that require greater understanding of the visitor economy and marketing.
 William Humphries Research and Analysis William is a talented researcher who works with us on a range of projects, including the Green Infrastructure economic analysis for Cumbria and the visitor attraction analysis for the North West for the Industrial Powerhouse project. |
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