PR, Content and Communications Strategy for organisations that want to make an impact
PR, Content and Communications Strategy for organisations that want to make an impact
Proving the impact of your communications
Strategic communications, heritage and public engagement.
I’m Neil Anderson, a Sheffield-based communications consultant, journalist and social historian. I help heritage organisations, public bodies and businesses find their story, reach the people who matter and show what their work achieves.
My work brings together more than 30 years in journalism, PR and publishing. That means knowing what makes a story, how to involve people and how to explain the difference a project makes to funders, partners, customers and communities.
From developing a heritage project to launching a campaign or handling a sensitive issue, you work directly with me.
Based in Sheffield, working nationally.
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Communications in practice: Sheffield Blitz 85th
Preserving memories. Involving communities. Reaching national audiences.
The Sheffield Blitz 85th project brought together survivor testimony, an exhibition at the National Emergency Services Museum, digital storytelling and public events. Coverage included ITV News at Ten, BBC Look North and ITV Calendar.
Supported by a £91,280 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project shows how communications can help people contribute to history as well as discover it.
Steel City Survivors: the people behind Sheffield’s reinvention
My new book brings together first-hand interviews with the musicians, sporting champions, entrepreneurs and creative voices who helped shape the city. Profits from the book are supporting Roundabout charity
Pre-order the signed Collector’s Edition: exclusive cover, limited to 1,000 copies. £34.95. Launching 29 October 2026.
A clear plan starts with knowing who you need to reach and what you want to happen. I help you decide what matters, shape your message and agree how we’ll assess the results.
I help organisations uncover stories and involve the people connected to them. My work spans project development, funding applications, publications, exhibitions and the communications that bring people into the process.
I find the angle that makes your work a story, then shape it for the people you want to reach. That includes media campaigns, interviews, articles and content that makes complex subjects understandable.
What working with me is like
“He’s also a positive, friendly guy to do business with.”
Amy Graham, Consultant, Llama Digital Agency
Recognised at the Prolific North Creative Awards 2026
The Sheffield Blitz 85th campaign received a Highly Commended recognition in Creative for Good and was shortlisted for Master of Narrative.
Read the story behind the recognition
A snapshot of where our stories appear – from national news to sector-specific outlets and podcasts:
Let’s talk about your next project
Tell me what you’re working on, who you need to reach and what you want to achieve. You don’t need a polished brief to start a conversation.