Recommendations
We have worked with Alex on a number of strategic projects. His planning and preparation are meticulous and he provides valuable guidance and challenge. The strategic discussions which Alex has facilitated for us were full of energy, insight and emotional intelligence, and it is always a pleasure to work with him.
— Anand Shukla, Chief Executive, Henry Smith Charity
“We have worked with Alex on several projects. He is an excellent researcher, thoughtful and detailed. Alex is someone who truly understands community-led organisations. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”
— Sarah Allport, Head of Communities and Governance, Dunhill Medical Trust
“Alex is an excellent consultant. [..] He has provided invaluable advice and support to some of our charity partners to help them better position themselves at this challenging time. I would highly recommend Alex as a great all-round charity consultant.
— Sarah Thurman, Head of Community Investment, United St Saviour’s Charity
“Alex’s great engagement skills with a wide range of stakeholders were invaluable. Add to this his endless patience, alongside insight and analysis, guidance and strategic perspective. These were critical elements of a great piece of research where we can showcase impact but still identify recommendations for continuous improvement. Plus, my team loved working with him! As did I.”
— Susan Underhill, Programmes Director, Age UK Croydon
"Throughout his time as a consultant for SYLA, Alex was professional, amiable, and extremely flexible in how he worked with the charity, always adapting his service to our ongoing strategic developments and plans. Alex’s expertise has been invaluable to the charity and has unequivocally helped us to improve our stability and efficacy."
— Charlotte Prendergast, Chief Executive, SYLA
“Alex was an absolute joy to work with, and quickly set about getting a strong understanding of our services and ambitions for the charity.
I cannot recommend Alex enough if you are looking for an enthusiastic and positive person to support your charity with programme planning, strategy and fundraising consulting. He brings years of experience and delivers results with a no-nonsense approach and bundles of energy.”
— Luds Van Den Belt, Director, Big Local Works
“Alex brings vast experience in programme development and this work is moving us forward strategically and steering us through the rapidly changing donor landscape, increasing our ability to deliver high impact and strengthening our sustainability. Alex is inspiring and, whilst always focused, is incredibly good fun to work with.”