Full Portfolio
2021
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Consultant support (audience engagement specialism) to a wide range of NLHF applicants.
Exeter Cathedral, National Lottery Heritage Fund
Research and consultation to develop an Activity Plan in support of a large scale capital application to NLHF. In association with Crystal Johnson.
Severn Arts, Business Planning Support
In-project support for the development of a revised three year business plan, including facilitation of a trustees business planning workshop session
The Plymouth Diocese Trust, The Old Church of St. Mary’s, Barnstaple, Viability Study
Desk research and collation of findings to present a viability study in support of work undertaken funded by the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF)
Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, Outline Activity Plan
Community consultation and research to inform the development of an Outline Activity Plan for a Round 1 application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, Evaluation of Home Office funded Perpetrator Programme
With Munro Research and Evaluation. Planning and delivery of an evaluation framework to monitor the effectiveness of a range of pilot interventions, designed to better understand and reduce incidences of domestic abuse in Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. Qualitative and quantitative methodology
2020
St Sylvester’s Church Renovation and Community Project, Evaluation
Evaluation of a three year NLHF-funded project to develop audiences for St. Sylvester’s Church, Chivelstone, Devon
Cogges Heritage Trust, Cogges 1,000 Year Plus, Evaluation
Evaluation of a three year NLHF-funded project to widen audiences for Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Oxfordshire
National Trust, Corfe Castle, Conservation Management Plan (update)
Visitor data collection to inform the content of a revised Conservation Management Plan. Led by Keystone Historic Building Consultants
Meridian Raw, Chasing the Light and Walking with Cameras
Evaluation of a three year participatory photography programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Led by Munro Research
Exeter Community Centre Trust
Evaluation of a two year Activity Plan funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, and investment from Power to Change, in support of the regeneration of the top floor of Exeter Community Centre
Torbay Development Company, Torre Abbey
Guidance in support of the development of a National Lottery Heritage Fund application for Torre Abbey Phase 3
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Consultant support (audience engagement specialism) to a wide range of NLHF applicants
2019
The Cyfarthfa Plan, Merthyr Tydfil
Community consultation and market research to support the delivery of a strategic master plan for the Cyfarthfa Plan and its assets in Merthyr Tydfil. With Ian Richie Architects and Julia Holberry Associates.
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Audience Research Consultancy. To support the development of a strategic approach to audience development for Royal Hospital Chelsea
Mayflower Trails, Plymouth City Council
Evaluation support in respect of the Mayflower Trails project. Funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Elizabethan House, Plymouth City Council
Market Assessment and community consultation to support the development of an Activity Plan for submission to National Lottery Heritage Fund. In association with Julia Holberry and Hilary Bracegirdle
Cotham Parish Church, Bristol, Cotham Parish Church PCC
Market Assessment, stakeholder consultation including consultation with parishioners, in order to to better understand the local market for church and church building usage. In association with Ferguson Mann Architects.
St Sylvester’s Church Renovation and Community Project
Advice and support to St. Sylvester PCC during their development phase of the project, leading to a Round 2 submission to the Heritage Fund. In association with Hilary Bracegirldle
South West Academic Health Science Network, Quality Improvement Partner Panels (QuIPPs)
Evaluation of the QuIPPS initiative which aims to train and develop a pool of QI trained partners to provide support and advice to health and social care teams across the region working on quality improvement projects. Results used to support the development of the model and identify learning for future spread. Contract holder: Munro Research Associates.
River and Rowing Museum, Peter Rabbit: Mischief and Mayhem
Evaluation support to the museum team, planning of the project evaluation report, ensuring evidence was in place to demonstrate impact against Heritage Lottery funded outcomes
Whitleigh Big Local (Plymouth): Feasibility Study
A feasibility study undertaken to explore opportunities for the development of a community led space / centre in Whitleigh, Plymouth
2018
Mayflower Trails: Public Engagement, Plymouth City Council
Consultation and funding bid authoring to support the development of a public engagement project to help bring the Mayflower Trails (city centre) to life.
Exeter Community Centre Trust
Public and user consultation, Activity Plan and HLF Round 2 application
Elizabethan House, Plymouth City Council
Public consultation, outline Activity Plan and HLF Round 1 application. In association with Hilary Bracegirldle
Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust
Activity Plan and Interpretation Plan recovery work to support a Round 2 HLF application. In association with Hilary Bracegirdle
Dorset History Network
Consultation with network members and non members to support the development of Dorset History Network
Heartswell Lodge
Market assessment to research demand for lodge style accommodation on the Treliske hospital site (RCHT)
Newton’s Place, Newton Abbot Town Council
Business Planning to support a Round 2 application to HLF for Newton’s Place project. In association with Michael White
2017
Torre Abbey Phase 3, Torquay Council
Business Planning to support a Round 1 application to HLF for capital works (Phase 3) of a large-scale renovation scheme.
Black Swan Arts
Strategic review, including Board workshop event. In association with Ann Jones, Art Project and Solutions
Bridport Prize, Bridport Arts Centre
Market analysis undertaken to support the development of the Bridport Prize [open writing competition]
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Completion of Activity Plan at HLF Round 2 to support the purchase and land management of new land to enhance an existing WWT reserve at Coombe Bissett Down. Working in association with Natalie Chambers, Heritage Learning Consultant.
2016
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, North Devon District Council
Completion of Activity Plan at HLF Round 2. Museum extension project
Simonsbath, Exmoor, Exmoor National Park Authority
Feasibility study – associate working with Benjamin + Beauchamp (architect practice)
Dorset History Centre, Dorset County Council
Strategy planning including user and non-user consultation
Western Dorset Growth Corridor, Weymouth and Portland District Council
Museum and Heritage Market Development – in association with Crystal Johnson
Luxulyan Valley and the Treffry Viaduct, Cornwall Council
Delivery of Activity Plan at HLF Round 2 – in association with Linked Ring and Culture Works
Mount Batten, Plymouth City Council
Options and Feasibility Study – in association with Levitate
Bishop’s Barn and Wells Recreation Ground, Wells Recreation Ground Trust (Mendip District Council)
Business Plan viability study
2015
Heritage Revealed, Dartington Hall Trust
Delivery of Activity Plan at HLF Round 2. Heritage Landscape project
Whitehorse Hill Project Evaluation, Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Preparation of end of project evaluation report in respect of the Whitehorse Hill exhibition and supporting activity and interpretation programme
Plymouth History Centre, Plymouth City Council
Employed by Julia Holberry Associates to support the delivery of an Activity Plan at HLF Round 2, including stakeholder interviews, community consultation and market assessment
Plymouth University, Peninsular Arts
Consultancy support to undertake an evaluation and analysis of Peninsular Arts within the wider context of organisational review and development
Lyme Regis Museum, The Mary Anning Wing
Delivery of Activity Plan at HLF Round 2, including community consultation, research and market assessment
Waterloo Court, Court Room, Chard
Feasibility study exploring options for end use to support the case for renovation for a complex of Grade 1 Medieval buildings, including the manor house court
Devon and Exeter Institution, Exeter
Facilitation of a planning day for trustees and consultancy team, in support of Activity Planning at HLF Round 2
2014
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery/ A Journey to Genius
Evaluation supporting the delivery of a large-scale audience engagement project framed around the acquisition, conservation and display of a Joshua Reynolds portrait
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
Strategic marketing consulting, providing on going support to the senior management team
The Grenville Manorhouse Buildings Preservation Trust, Bideford
Feasibility study offering options for end use to support the case for renovating Grenville Manorhouse, Bideford, the home of Sir Richard Grenville
Fort Bovisand Visitor Attraction, South Devon
Business Planning to support Fort Bovisand Trust in the renovation of Fort Bovisand, a now derelict Palmerston Fort, and its development into a new heritage visitor attraction located on the South Devon coast, at the entrance to Plymouth Sound
St. Thomas the Apostle, Exeter
Business Planning in support of a strategic plan to re-order the Church and buildings, to ensure greater community usage of a Grade I listed building
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Evaluation of “Our Space” – a drama based project supporting marginalised adults, building well-being and employability skills
Dartinghall Hall Trust
Project development and bid writing in support of a funding application to HLF (Round 1) for a landscape heritage project (Dartington Hall Estate Deer Park)
Axminster Heritage
Market analysis to support the business case for an Axminster Heritage Centre
Salisbury Cathedral, Magna Carta
Market analysis and research to support the development of an Activity Plan as part of an HLF Round 2 application for the redisplay of the Magna Carta and new exhibition, to mark the 800th anniversary
Paignton Picture House Trust
Research and preparation of a Business Plan to support the renovation plans for Paignton Picture House
Trinity Sailing Foundation
Research and preparation of an Activity Plan to support an HLF Round 2 application for the conservation of Torbay Lass, a Brixham Sailing Trawler.
2013
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery/ Stories from the Stores
Project evaluation and additional qualitative research to support future development of open stores concept.
Business Planning: Bridport LSI
Second stage of business planning to support large-scale funding applications for this capital renovation project. Includes practical market testing, contract negotiation and partnership development.
Exeter Central Library: Cultural Strategy
Research and strategy development to inform a cultural strategy to support the newly renovated Exeter Central Library (2014 reopening)
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Market appraisal to inform the development of an Audience Engagement Plan for the Heritage and Arts Engagement Service
Plymouth Arts Centre/ Back Office Services
Market assessment of the business potential for financial and organisational development back-office services for small cultrual sector enterprises
Exeter Cultural Partnership / Exeter Cultural Strategy
Qualitative and quantitative research to inform the development of Exeter’s Cultural Strategy
Lyme Regis Museum/ Business Plan Development
Appraisal of options for Lyme Regis Museum extension plans and business planning support and inform HLF funding application.
2012
Theatre Royal Plymouth / Review of room rental and conference trade (TR2)
Market assessment of the business potential for meeting room rental and conference trade development
Exeter Transfer Shed, Exeter St. David’s Station / Options Appraisal
Business Planning support to enable Exeter Historic Buildings Trust to make an informed decision on the future usage and viability of the Transfer Shed. Funded by The Architectural Heritage Fund
Whitfield Tabernacle, Kingswood / Options Appraisal
Investigation of options for the economic re-use of the Whitfield Tabernacle, it’s site and other buildings. Funded by English Heritage and supported by South Gloucestershire District Council
Bridport Literary & Scientific Institute/ Business Planning
Market Assessment and Business Planning to support the funding case for renovation. Funded by English Heritage
Regent’s Park College, Oxford/ HLF (Round Two) Activity Plan
Research and preparation of an HLF Activity Plan to support access and participation of the Angus Library and Archive (the national Baptist collection)
Exeter Cathedral
Evaluation of HLF funded learning and participation activities
The Tricycle Theatre, London
Marketing Audit to support a programme of organisational development
St. James’s Priory, Bristol
Evaluation of HLF funded learning and participation activities
2011
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)/ Community Engagement Planning
Working alongside the audience development team on strategic approaches to partnership development for their community engagement programme.
Bristol City Council / HLF application
Research and preparation of an Activity Plan to support funding applications for the renovation of a Brunel Swing Bridge, sited in the Floating Harbour, Bristol.
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Evaluation of stage two of a four stage Commissioning Programme – Glenn Carter installation
Saltash Gateway CIC /Exploratory research
Research to inform the development of a Saltash area Health and Social Care service users network/ forum
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)/ Adult Learning
A brief to research, map and analyse potential partnerships with adult learning organisations, schemes and opportunities.
Saltash Gateway Community Interest Company/ Project Coordinator
Supporting community and economic regeneration projects
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)/ Market scoping and market testing
A scoping and market testing exercise for the participation and engagement strand of a major forthcoming exhibition
The Theatre Royal Plymouth / A Night Less Ordinary Project Manager
Managing a large-scale audience development project targeting young people – ongoing
Exeter Cathedral
Research and Marketing Planning to support submission of an Activity Plan to HLF as part of a second-stage application
2010
Cleveland Pools Trust, Bath: Market and Business Appraisal
Funded by English Heritage, in alliance with Prince’s Regeneration Trust
Plymouth Dance
Communications Strategy development
The Barbican Theatre, Plymouth
Strategic planning and communications strategy development
Heritage Lottery Fund, Audience Development Mentor
Planning support for the Robey Trust; successful HLF applicant
Plymouth Music Zone
Market Analysis to support forward planning
Plymouth Visual Arts Consortium
Market Analysis to support marketing communications and audience development planning
The Theatre Royal Plymouth / A Night Less Ordinary Project Manager
Managing a large-scale audience development project targeting young people (18 month contract)
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Evaluation of stage one of a four stage Commissioning Programme – Dail Behennah installation
2009
Sidestreets, Nicosia, North Cyprus / English language School and Arts Centre
Business and marketing communications planning. In partnership with Rick Bond
Solent Centre for Architecture & Design / Places from Spaces
Stakeholder interviews to support project evaluation
Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership / Plymouth Music Zone
Evaluation of DRCP’s investment in Plymouth Music Zone and their work in Devonport, Plymouth
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Evaluation of Ground Floor Gallery redevelopment (HLF funded development project)
Audiences South West / Arts Council England South West
Visual Arts Development Scoping. Part of a team of consultants working across the South West to scope the opportunities for visual arts development across the region.
Plymouth City Council / Efford Garage Project
Community consultation with residents of Efford (Plymouth) regarding the development of a youth training centre.
Saltash Gateway Community Interest Company / Market Assessment
An assessment of the visitor market for Saltash, Cornwall.
2008
Dance South West / Youth Dance England
The development of a strategic business plan to support the growth of regional youth dance activity. In partnership with Michael White
New Forest National Park Authority / Connecting with Communities
The development of a database of contacts alongside a mapping exercise to establish the foundations for future audience development and outreach work, within the catchment of the New Forest
Arts Council England South West/Plymouth City Council
Mapping of Provision of Performing Arts for Children and Young People in Plymouth to inform strategy development
Regional LSC – South West Region
Marcomms Communications Audit – review of regional communications. Led by SBD Associates
Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership
Evaluation of Employment Assistance Projects. Led by SBD Associates www.sbdassociates.co.uk
Girlguiding UK, National
Focus groups and Audience Development Plan in support of HLF application to develop a story gathering oral history project as part of GGUK’s centenary celebrations (2010)
2007
Ford Park Cemetery Trust, Plymouth
Audience Development Plan in support of HLF application to renovate the existing chapel and develop a Heritage Centre
Hall for Cornwall, Truro – Focus Groups
To support the development of a revised marketing plan and communications strategy
New Forest Landscape Partnership, New Forest
Audience Development Plan to support a cultural heritage programme, delivered as part of an application to HLF
REMIX, Colston Hall, Bristol City Council
Business Planning to support the organisational development of REMIX, a Youth Music Action Zone
Oxfordshire County Council, Museums Service
Audience Development Plan in support of HLF application to develop the Museum Store
Churches Conservation Trust, ASPIRE: Audience in Sacred Places in the Regions of England
Audience Development Plan in support of a national HLF application
Museums Libraries Archives West Midlands, Review of Cultural Entitlement funding initiative
Review and analysis of a learning-led funding scheme to determine relative strengths and weaknesses and to make recommendations for further planning
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Consultation with BME and other audiences to support the development of PCMAG’s Abolition 200 exhibition and programme
Working the Woods – Cornwall/Devon
Local wood purchasing study. Market assessment outlining the potential for locally grown timber within the construction industry
Worcestershire Arts Marketing
Evaluation contributing to a review of this two year collaborative marketing initiative
2006
artSites – community arts organisation, Birmingham
Evaluation of Verbalize. An arts based intervention projectt argeting borderline C/D grade GCSE English students in a selection of Birmingham secondary schools
artSites – community arts organisation, Birmingham
Review of external operating environment
Aune Head Arts, Dartmoor
Market assessment to support a proposed capital development for a residential dance/performing arts space
St. James Priory, Bristol – Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development. AWARDED £3.2M 2007
The Fairground Heritage Trust – Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development
The Pilgrim Trust (Heritage fishing trawler) – Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development AWARDED £900,000 2008
Churches Tourism Network Wales – Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development
Arts Council England, South West
Arts Activity with Young People at Risk of Offending – Regional Audit of Activity
Padstow Museum – Cornwall
Professional Assessment prior to submission to HLF
2005
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Market assessment and visitor consultation in support of HLF application.
SUCCESSFUL AWARD 2007 – REOPENS 2008
Arts Council England, South West – South Asian Artists
Review of support for South Asian Artists in the South West
Music and Dance Education – Cornwall
Business Planning and Organisational Development
Wave – Arts Education Agency (Poole & Bournemouth)
Marketing Planning and Marketing Strategy
Arts Council England, South West – Mapping of Arts Education Provision
To inform the planning of a regional Arts and Education Strategy (in association with Actionpoint)
South West Museums Hub – SEN and Museums
Exploratory Research
St. Mary’s Trust, Abergavenny – Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development. SUCCESSFUL AWARD 2006 – OPENS 2008
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff – Marketing Review
Review of operations as part of ACW Sustainability Programme
The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham – Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development of theatre interior
West Sussex County Council – Evaluation
Evaluation of Arts and Early Years pilot project
2004
Torquay Museum – Qualitative research and Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development. SUCCESSFUL AWARD 2006 – REOPENED 2007
Topsham Museum – Qualitative research and Audience Development Plan
In support of HLF application for capital development. SUCCESSFUL AWARD 2006
Bradwell Abbey, (City Discovery Centre, Milton Keynes)
Review of education programme, qualitative research and Audience Development Plan (HLF)
Cardiff Arts Marketing – Marketing Planning Training
Trainer – How to write a marketing plan
Metropolitan Film School, London
Online-research – student profile
Arts Council England – New Audiences website
Editing of case study material for inclusion on the New Audiences website
Torquay Museum and Devon County Council – Museums Training Day
Trainer – Writing an Audience Development Plan.
Arts Council England, South West
Development of Early Years and Arts Strategy (in partnership with Rona Fineman).