Turning insight into action, together.
Co-design services with communities, secure the funding to deliver, and prove the difference you make
Some of our Current and Past Clients
The Three Pillars of RN Services
Our specialist sub-studios provide targeted senior capacity across the social impact lifecycle:
RN Consulting & Associates Ltd
Focus: Strategy, Tenders & Growth.
The core engine for strategy, governance, and income generation. We build resilient organisations and secure the funding required to scale. We act as your outsourced development director.
RN Insight Studio
Focus: Research, Evaluation & Thought Leadership.
Our thought leadership arm. We move the sector from "pilotitis" to place-based systems through systemic analysis and policy critique. We turn raw data into confident decisions. We provide needs analysis, impact dashboards, and "Thought Leadership as a Service" to position you as a sector expert.
RN Social Value Studio
Focus: Auditable, Deliverable, and Proportionate
Turning social value into auditable, contract-ready commitments. We translate abstract policy into what assessors actually score.
Who We Help
- VCSE & Community: Strategy, income, delivery and evaluation for resilient, funder-ready organisations.
- Funders & Commissioners: De-risked pilots, consistent data and provider support you can trust.
- Employers: Inclusive early-talent pathways, quality placements and clear social-value outcomes.
- Schools, Colleges & Universities: Co-designed pathways from curriculum to careers, credible, fundable and evidence-based.
Research & Innovation: Translate research into pilots and adoption, evidence and partners included.
PROBLEMS WE SOLVE
For the OUTCOMES you need
Fragmented strategy
Clear 12–24 month plan with KPIs.
Uncertain income
Diversified pipeline and bid calendar.
Delivery strain
Hands-on programme/project management.
Unclear impact
ToC, simple dashboards and honest learning.
Senior Capacity for Stretched Organisations
In an era of tightening procurement requirements and over-stretched frontline teams, we provide the senior-level capacity required to navigate complexity. We don’t just offer advice; we provide "delivery confidence" through hands-on expertise in Governance + Policy Development + Income Strategy. We step in to unlock momentum for organisations that possess the mission but lack the bandwidth to execute at a strategic level.
SERVICES SNAPSHOT
Strategic Planning
Income Strategy & Diversification
Grant & Bid Writing
Programme Management
Project Management
Research & Insight (RN Insight Studio)
THE RN INSIGHT STUDIO
Elevate your voice. Lead systems change
Don't just deliver services—shape the sector. We turn your frontline experience and data into authoritative whitepapers, policy briefings, and actionable frameworks. We do the heavy research and drafting to bridge the gap between practice and policy, positioning your organisation as the go-to expert. You provide the vision; we provide the rigour.
Win Rate:
A track record of winning bids and funing including 75% of statutory tenders.
£950m+
Total funding secured by Associate Network
Over 35%
Client Impact Growth
£1m+
Operational Savings Delivered
Lived Experience:
Led by a founder who brings genuine lived experience to the table, navigating early barriers to build and lead a county-wide and national charities.
Real Impact:
Secured over £1.5m for one Youth Charity
"The approach Richard, and his team, have has been superb, quickly learning about our business and grasping the key issues and providing solutions. He has worked smoothly with the team and enhanced this with data analysis. His written work is excellent – extremely well written and presented clearly and succinctly... I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him."
— Louise Cross, CEO, Citizens Advice Telford & Wrekin