Claire understands policy at all levels and that successful organisations don’t just respond to their environment, they shape it. She achieves this because she can turn an idea into policy, and translate policy into practical actions.

Jane Todd OBE, Chief Executive, Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service

Claire is a first-rate strategic thinker, analyst and practical problem solver. She has a rare ability to absorb real complexity, make sense of it and communicate it in a highly accessible and compelling manner.

Chris Murray, Director, Core Cities UK & Chair, Fusion 21

Working with Claire was inspirational and has made a big difference to our transformation programme. Her commercial knowledge and market insight helped us to really think through our strategic business priorities.

Irene Andrews, Chief Executive (former), Nottinghamshire Deaf Society

Claire was brilliant to work with. She quickly grasped the core aims of grant funding, enabling her to conduct a thorough evaluation of the programme within the set timeframe. Claire was professional, approachable and her final report was well written which made life easy for our marketing team.

Sarah Bull, Stakeholder Manager, Building Better Opportunities

Claire was the first independent Chair of the Unipol Code Audit Panel in Nottingham, fully establishing the role, acting as both an overseer of the Codes regulatory role and a critical friend. Claire’s thorough and diligent approach has been key to reviewing, strengthening and re-evaluating practices where necessary, as well as supporting the robust and fair administration of the Code’s standards.

Martin Blakey, Chief Executive, Unipol

Claire’s knowledge and experience of best practice in partnership development and governance issues, coupled with a highly pragmatic and professional approach make her the go to person for bespoke support in these areas.

Helen Platts, Director, Northern Lights Learning and Solutions