Experienced Charity Leadership – When You Need It
Practical support for charities navigating change, pressure or growth.
I work with leaders and boards to bring clarity, strengthen income, balance budgets and make confident decisions about what comes next..
When things feel unclear, stuck or under pressure — I help you bring clarity and take action.
About Me
I’ve spent my career working inside charities — leading teams, building organisations, and stepping in when things aren’t working.
Most recently, I was CEO of musicALL, where I grew the organisation and secured long-term funding to support young people with additional support needs across Scotland.
Now I work with charities who need experienced leadership — without bringing in a full-time CEO.
What makes me different is how I work.
I see patterns quickly, get to the heart of issues, and understand what’s really going on — not just what’s being said, but what’s underneath it.
That comes from experience, but also from how my brain works — I’m neurodivergent, with ADHD.
I don’t leave things half-resolved or sitting in the “too difficult” category.
How I can help
Most of my work focuses on four areas where organisations need to move forward:
Advisory
Space to think clearly, talk things through and make decisions.
Good for when things feel unclear or high pressure.
Strategy & Planning
Working out what actually needs to happen next — and making it real.
Connecting ambition with budgets, delivery and reality.
Organisational Review
An honest look at what’s working, what isn’t — and what needs to change.
Bringing clarity to complex organisations.
Interim Leadership
Stepping in to lead, stabilise and move things forward.
When you need experienced leadership, quickly.
Fees: Typical day rate £650 Reduced rates available for early partnerships.
Work is usually agreed as a clear scope or project, rather than isolated days — so you get the thinking, preparation and follow-through around the time you see.
When you need someone to step in and lead
Sometimes organisations don’t just need advice — they need someone to take the lead.
I step in on a short-term basis to stabilise teams, support leadership transitions and keep things moving.
I’ve done this as a CEO and senior leader — so I understand the pressure and what’s needed.
Recent work
A few examples of the kind of work I’ve led and supported: