What we do
Better works for charities and organisations
with purpose, to deliver on-going or one-off
consultancy projects, in person and online.
We’re the experts and fresh pair of eyes you
need to get the results you want.
When you work with Better, you can expect a
creative and inclusive approach which will
inspire you and your teams to think differently. We understand that you want partners who will deliver what you need to your budget and timeframe, and pride ourselves on being great to work with - that critical friend who can bring a new approach and expertise to your organisation.
Claire and Siobhan’s joint experiences and skills provide a holistic approach to making things better in your organisation. From strategy development to leading and communicating through crisis...
Helping you know where you're going
Strategic development and planning
Understanding and helping you review your existing strategy and impact, developing successful strategies at organisation and department level, research and information gathering, involving and including stakeholders to ensure co-creation and joint ownership, developing strategic and operational plans and working with your Board.
Create, deliver and embed your Vision, Mission and Values
With extensive experience of developing and embedding Vision, Mission and Values that have impact, Claire and Siobhan can work with your teams and stakeholders to evolve or develop your organisation.
Helping you get where you're going
Developing your organisation’s culture
A thriving and positive culture is the bedrock of any business or charity. The team understand the dynamics of evolving cultures and can develop the case for change, identify and involve your key stakeholders and change agents, provide communications expertise and support and help you to build a measurable plan for success which will better support your customers, clients, donors and beneficiaries.
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Developing your Leadership team
Chief Executives are only as good as the experts around them and your organisation will thrive when your Leadership team works in sync. Better can help you develop your Leadership team, clarify goals, define your purpose and discover the answer to the challenges you are facing.
Communications for results
Delivering your strategy and meeting the goals and targets of your organisation is only possible if your people are informed and your customers, donors or beneficiaries are engaged. We can work with you to understand what you need, develop a strategy for internal and external communications that works, including content and creative planning sessions that will set you up for long-term success.
Voluntary income generation
Better can provide interim income generation leadership, review your strategy or support your team to develop a direction of travel which will achieve results, including support to develop an organisational approach to fundraising. We have expertise in major donor and Trust fundraising across capital appeals and revenue fundraising and can support you in creating cash appeals.
Helping you protect your organisation
Governance
We have experience of working with Trustee Boards and reviewing and evolving organisational governance structures to make them as effective as possible while supporting momentum and growth. Better can help you strengthen your governance and develop your approach to the management of risk and quality improvement.
Leading through crisis, challenge and change
Working life can be hectic just delivering the day-to-day. When facing crisis, challenge or change it can be hard to work out the way forward or develop the best approaches. We can support you to develop the strategy, tactics and approach to successfully lead through difficulty or times of change, act as a critical friend and review your approach and outcomes to ensure learning is embedded.
Brand and reputation management and development
Whatever your industry, your brand and reputation are key assets and vital to your success. We can help you review and develop your brand and support brand evolution and management – in good times and in times of challenge. Our track record in reputation management can help you prepare for product launches, Board discussions, preparation for crisis and addressing risk, or when you’re facing organisational challenges.
Crisis management
We are experts in crisis management and communications. We can work with you ahead of time so that you are prepared in the event of challenge. If the worst should happen, we can support your internal and external communications, develop best practice plans to navigate the situation and provide support to coach you to the best outcome for your organisation, people and clients, customers or supporters.
Contact
Ready to find out more? Get in touch and we'll happily chat through your project or query.
01273 011087