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
When people think of Sheffield’s heritage, steel and music usually take centre stage. But behind the blast furnaces and guitars lies another story. Over two years, the Dungworth Bradfield Heritage Group set out to uncover Sheffield’s overlooked food story. With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, volunteers scoured archives, recorded oral histories, and traced […]
This week, I had the privilege of being interviewed on BBC Look North about our campaign to restore a remarkable survivor of the Sheffield Blitz — a 1932 Leyland fire engine that saved lives during the bombing raids. The story has also been featured on the front page of The Star, helping raise awareness as […]
Challenge Former miner Kev Kew set out to preserve the stories of Derbyshire’s pit communities in the book Coal Dust & Community he helped compile. The challenge wasn’t just publishing the book — it was ensuring the voices of miners were heard, celebrated, and valued by a wide audience before those memories faded. Approach As […]
An iconic ’60s venue is back in the spotlight. I was proud to help shape the successful bid that has secured a £114,300 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate the King Mojo’s 60th anniversary. The new two-and-a-half-year project – Mojo Rising – Celebrating 60 Years of Music and Community – will bring […]
A brilliant story is wasted if it doesn’t reach the people who care about it most. As a heritage communications consultant, I see this every day. You can have the richest history, the most compelling archive, and the most passionate team — but if your message isn’t tailored to your audience, it simply won’t land. […]
It’s impossible to escape the noise around AI right now. In PR and comms, the conversation seems to swing wildly between two extremes: those who are terrified it’s coming for their jobs, and those who have thrown the keys to the bots, hoping they’ll do the heavy lifting. Both camps are getting it wrong. I […]
For years, “storytelling” was the buzzword in PR and marketing. And with good reason: stories connect. They move people. They cut through noise. But in 2025, storytelling alone isn’t enough. If you’re a heritage group, a cultural project, a charity or a civic organisation, your communications aren’t just about awareness – they’re about accountability. Funders […]
After months away in the hands of expert conservators, the breathtaking 13th-century stained glass windows of St John’s Church, Dronfield, have finally come home. Thanks to drone footage captured during their delicate reinstallation, you can now witness the extraordinary care, craft and community pride behind one of the region’s most significant heritage restorations. This was […]
Evaluation that drives impact Securing over £100,000 in heritage funding isn’t just about a compelling idea — it’s about communicating that idea with precision, empathy, and strategy. As we continue delivering our Sheffield Blitz 85th project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, it’s clearer than ever: a robust heritage communications strategy isn’t optional — […]
This week marks a major milestone for North East Derbyshire’s heritage — as 13th-century stained glass windows are carefully reinstalled at St John’s Parish Church, Dronfield, following a meticulous conservation project. As part of my work supporting heritage communications, I was honoured to help bring this story to the wider public — working closely with […]
