Who We Are
‘Stories are the fire we carry to each other.’
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Our mission is to shape your most important stories, then tell them to the donors with the power to change the ending. We’ve done this with charities, universities and social enterprises in the UK, Europe and North America.
We’re the agency for you if you’re:
Curious
You’re fascinated by what makes companies tick, and are constantly improving your approach.
Emotional
You know humans are a fundamentally emotion-led species and are willing to lean into this to ensure your donors make the decisions you need.
Action-driven
You’re keen to roll up your sleeves and actually learn by doing, rather than spend months on feasibility studies or navel gazing.
Quirky
You take the work seriously, but don’t take yourself (too) seriously. This allows us to show up as we are.
Our team includes…
Andy, the founder
Director
Andy King is an award-winning storyteller. In July 2022, Fundraising Magazine named him ‘the most influential fundraiser in the UK’. Andy’s passion is helping charities tell their most important stories to those with the power to change the ending. This has led him to kickstart corporate partnerships programmes from a standing start to a value of £450,000 per year in 18 months. He has also transformed existing approaches to go beyond ‘logo-led’ fundraising with St. John’s Ambulance, UNESCO and Cancer Research UK. Having worked with charities of all shapes and sizes, he is keen to create the tools that will work for you.
Lisa, the facilitator
Head of Client Experience
Lisa Clavering’s charity sector experience is perhaps best summed up as fundraising comms, but that doesn't really do justice to the breadth of her expertise. She's worked solo, client- and agency- side, built telephone fundraising programmes from scratch, and helped develop strategies for household name charities. The common uniting factor, though, is Lisa's skill at using words to inspire people to take action.
Lucy, the fact-finder
Research Consultant
Lucy Mitchell's ability to find the information, facts, and gossip you need is second to none. As a co-founder of a small art therapy nonprofit, she understands what it means to fundraise to keep the lights on. As the corporate researcher for Dogs Trust, she also knows the importance of bringing your colleagues along with you. Lucy’s passion for helping people find the information they need has meant working on projects with Sumatran Orangutan Society, Critical Ireland and Nightline. Driven by an equal mixture of curiosity and kindness, she won’t take ‘no answer’ for an answer.
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Arlo, the framer
Consultant
Arlo Hilton brings a unique perspective to partnerships, particularly when empowering causes seen as ‘challenging to fundraise for’. Arlo doesn’t just look to boost income; they focus on developing meaningful partnerships that achieve wider organisational goals - creating maximum impact for charities and the people they support. Having worked with a mix of charities such as The Children’s Society, Tommy’s, Mermaids and VSO they are an expert in translating complex causes into fundable propositions for strategic growth. Arlo’s work is driven by the belief that the right connection doesn't just raise money - it creates lasting, positive change.
