Helping organisations do the right thing the right way
Social Intent is a niche consultancy specialising in strategic advisory, organisational insight and evidence-led decision-making— bringing together the corporate, public and charitable sectors.
Whether you need short-term tactical support, in-depth research, or long-term strategic direction, we bring clarity and simplicity to complex organisational challenges. Our work combines market research, stakeholder engagement and impact reporting with trusted strategic guidance so you can understand your context, act confidently, and demonstrate your value with robust evidence.
From rethinking, reshaping and restructuring existing systems to implementing exciting new direction, we maximise positive impact.
Our approach covers:
Challenge:
Being a critical friend and advisor to boards and leadership teams on strategic direction, social responsibility and organisational resilience.
Navigating complexity under pressure — including organisational distress and transformation scenarios.
Understanding the real needs and perceptions of key audiences through rigorous market and stakeholder research.
Impact:
Strategically maximising positive outcomes — not just activity — across social investment, charitable engagement and corporate responsibility.
Providing clear, evidence-based reporting on organisational impact that stakeholders trust and funders value.
Insight & Engagement:
Conducting tailored qualitative and quantitative market research to uncover trends, barriers and opportunities.
Designing and managing stakeholder engagement research so you hear from your communities, partners, funders and critics in ways that drive action.
Interpreting research findings with strategic clarity so insights become decisions.
Our Skills and Experience:
We have over 30 years’ experience in helping organisations grow. Working initially in marketing and developing brands across sport, education and health we have since helped organisations reposition themselves, helping refocus and develop strategic focus, both as a consultant and as a leader.
Our expertise include:
- Strategic development and consultancy
- Market research & audience insight
- Stakeholder engagement research & analysis
- Impact assessment, development and evaluation
- Leadership development, coaching and interim support
- Cultural development and change management
- Support for organisations in distress, turnaround strategy and resilience planning
- Income generation and fundraising
- Stakeholder development & management
- Campaign & Project Management
Most recently, we have undertaken a range of projects in impact assessment, developing strategy, setting evaluation criteria and developing return on investment across a range of clients and sectors.
We are driven by helping others, in particular in providing support and opportunities for those who need them most.
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Whether you’re refining an existing CSR strategy, establishing a charitable foundation, or exploring how social investment supports your growth into new markets, we bring clear direction, fresh thinking, and practical support. Exploring how social investment supports your growth into new markets, we bring clear direction, fresh thinking, and practical support.
How We Help:
For Corporates
- Navigate the third sector with confidence and clarity
- Conduct market research and stakeholder engagement to inform corporate purpose and CSR strategy
- Develop high-impact giving strategies tied to your business priorities
- Strategic reviews of your charitable activity and alignment with business objectives
- Develop thorough impact reporting frameworks that demonstrate organisational value and influence
- Cultural alignment: embedding purpose in your company DNA
For Charities
- Strategy Assessment & Development – helping you find clarity in complex situations
- Research-led programme evaluation and insight
- Impact Reporting, campaign and project management
- Leadership, coaching and interim support during transition or distress
- Cultural development & Governance – ensuring you have the right structure, team and resources to meet your strategic aims
- Income Generation, Commercial Activity & Fundraising – simply ensuring that you are viable as an entity
Impact Reporting & Insight
Organisations increasingly need to show not just what they do but what it means. We provide robust, transparent impact reporting — combining evidence, narrative and strategy — so you can:
- Communicate outcomes with clarity
- Benchmark performance against peers and funder expectations
- Build trust with stakeholders and supporters (crucial in complex stakeholder landscapes)
Who we’ve worked with:
