Transformational solutions for mission-driven organisations

Our mission

Making a meaningful difference to charities and social enterprises with thoughtful, pragmatic consultancy, facilitation and project management.

Specialisims

Blackbird is about practical solutions, supported by evidence and applied with sensitivity, so you have the tools you need and confidence to use them effectively.

Blackbird is not about consultant speak. We will not leave you with a big idea or the job half done.

Founded on decades of management and social sector experience and underpinned with academic rigour we take an holistic view of organisations.

No matter what the issue, we take time to understand how this fits into the bigger picture of what your organisation is trying to achieve and the challenges it faces.

We can help with

  • Finance, strategy and reporting.

  • Interim and project management.

  • Governance and policy development.

  • Bid writing and prospect research.

  • Fundraising strategy.

  • Philanthropy strategy and grants assessment.

  • Risk and regulatory compliance.

  • Board assessment and development.

  • Leadership and team development.

  • IT for performance and engagement.

  • Workshop facilitation.

Values

Sensitive

Every organisation is different, and every person within it has hopes and fears. We take time to understand, build trust and respect the passion and commitment of stakeholders. We seek solutions that make sense and can be supported by your team.

Evidence-based

What is your experience, and what can we learn from best practice within your sector? We do not spend time on theory and models to make what we do seem clever. We ensure decisions are supported by evidence that makes sense.

Innovative

Whilst remaining practical, we seek innovation and boldness. Every organisation is unique, and making a lasting difference means being different. Innovation is insight, creativity and hard work - combined.

Practical

We keep our feet on the ground. We speak your langauge and not the language of consultants. We know that big ideas have to be put to work by practical people. We seek workable solutions because what works lasts.