Not for profit. Evidence led. Local government focused.
We help councils turn complex policy, data and delivery challenges into clear decisions, practical plans and better outcomes for residents.
Public purpose firstNot-for-profit and independent
Deep sector knowledgePolicy, operations and technology
Practical by designAdvice built for implementation
Where we can help
Specialist support shaped around the realities of local government, from high-stakes reorganisation to everyday service improvement.
Bring inherited schemes, systems and services together with a robust route to day one.
Explore LGR support 02Create fair, affordable schemes and rewrite them in language residents can understand.
Explore CTR support 03Understand the real yield, household impact and service pressures, then design mitigation and consultation.
Explore increase support 04Move from curiosity to confident, responsible use with practical training for council teams.
Explore AI support 05Design targeted local support that intervenes earlier and demonstrates impact.
Explore CRF support 06A trusted independent space for Revenues and Benefits leaders to share what works.
Join the conversation 07Timely, grounded analysis of the decisions shaping local government and welfare.
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Experience without the overhead
Our team combines senior experience across policy, Revenues and Benefits, technology, programme delivery and service transformation. We bring together the right expertise for each assignment.
“Independent thinking matters most when it leads to practical change.”
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