Based in Shropshire, and with good travel links to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Herefordshire, Onside Community Consulting supports charities and community-facing organisations creating positive social impact. I also work with clients in London and can support organisations anywhere in England.
While I support organisations across different sectors, much of my work sits within the space where sport and physical activity is used as a vehicle to engage and strengthen communities, improve wellbeing, and reduce inequalities. This is often referred to as sport for change.
However, sport for change does not always mean traditional physical activity. It can take many forms, such as sporting reminiscence sessions for adults living with memory-related conditions, sport-based talking groups for people experiencing loneliness, or themed weight management programmes designed to engage specific communities.
This expertise comes from extensive experience across sport, health and community development, where inclusion and equality have always been central. This experience has also involved working across all age groups, abilities, and protected characteristics.
The organisations we support are all amazing. They are all deeply embedded in their communities, with strong relationships and trust and I am profoundly grateful that I get to share their journeys. In many cases however, they either have an existing offer that could be strengthened, or a well-engaged audience and a desire to grow. This is where my experience in health and wellbeing can add value, helping to develop programmes and ideas that improves outcomes for communities while also opening up opportunities for new partnerships, increased profile and sustainable income.
