ABOUT ME
For me, it’s always been about storytelling.
From my love of books as a child, through to all my years of charity work, it was always the sharing of stories that drove the greatest connection and had the greatest level of impact.
It was stories that made people care.
And when people care, change happens.
But there are so many untold stories
And I feel passionately that I get to be someone who helps tell these stories. Whether it’s through my communications and influencing work in the charity sector, which has driven active reform in areas like coercive control, working with women’s aid or the Children’s Funeral Fund.
Or through launching my own true crime podcast, Killer in the Family which tells the stories of victims of familicide and raises awareness of domestic abuse and coercive control.
Or through continuing my academic research as I start my doctorate in Criminal Justice, furthering research and awareness of intimate partner homicide and creating active reform to prevent women and children losing their lives in the future.
Stories are powerful agents of change because they drive empathy and emotional connection.
Stories give us a powerful vehicle to create change.
If you want to create change through stories then get in touch!
My Approach
Straightforward and simple
Successful campaigns and communications live in a complicated external world sometimes, but I like to keep things straightforward and simple – from a clear ask and focus, to straightforward activities and outcomes – I have delivered many campaigns that have achieved complex goals, with simple plans.
Amplifying voices
I also have over a decade of experience working with people who are supported by charities (some might call them ‘beneficiaries) and not only involving them in campaigning and communications work but also co-creating campaigns alongside them.
Kate, charity sector policy professional
“Having Clare as my mentor was a huge boost for me at a challenging time in my career. I knew I wanted to work with someone who not only deeply understood the advocacy and influencing sector but was also able to bring real life into our work together. Clare expertly balanced her authenticity and her expertise and working with her helped me to recognise and appreciate all the different skills and experiences I brought to my career. Clare is someone whose opinion I always value and trust and I’m very pleased to call her a friend after our work together.”
Nele, charity policy and public affairs professional
“Clare delivered a fantastic workshop on the basics of public affairs and General Election influencing for us. The workshop was engaging, well-tailored to the needs of all attendees, and accessible, with content being linked back to real campaigns and Clare’s extensive experience. It was an enriching day and I know everyone walked away from it more confident and knowledgeable.”