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
Plans to uncover and preserve the hidden wartime history of Bevin Court in Woodhouse were officially unveiled during a special community launch event recently. The project follows a £129,454 grant award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and will explore the site’s little-known links to the Bevin Boys – young men conscripted to work in […]
Neil Anderson was invited to present awards at the Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) Awards Evening, held at the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield. The event brought together organisations from across the UK demonstrating a sustained commitment to environmental responsibility, community engagement and supporting local economies. On the night, Neil presented the Nationwide EQM awards […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 — […]
Extraordinary times give rise to extraordinary actions and it has been nice to help broadcast some of them. We are – by our very nature – a resilient and resourceful country. So it has been reassuring to hear about the actions of some of our clients and friends. In fact it has been a privilege […]
The next few weeks (and likely months) are going to be incredibly tough. So why not tackle the thing you’ve always wanted to do – write your life story? For the first time in your life there really is little to stop you (unless you’re a keyworker of course – and your experience under the […]
