Ben Reynolds Consulting Ltd
We have the unique combination of in depth, detailed theoretical knowledge mixed with practical experience over many years working in and with the voluntary/community sector.
Case studies :
- City and County of Swansea Council
- All Wales Ethnic Minority Association
- Swansea Youth Arts Strategy
- Dylan Thomas Fringe Festival
- Dylan Thomas Prize Ltd.
- Open House
- SOL
- Gorseinon College and Swansea Arts Forum Trust Ltd
- Forestry Commission Wales - Cydcoed
- Working Groups and Publications
Testimonials
"Because Dr Ben Reynolds has worked in the Third Sector himself I know that as well as his intellectual ability, he will apply his considerable practical experience to his consultancy work. That is why it has been a pleasure to work with him on community social and economic regeneration projects and the Compact Consultancy over the past year or so"
Ali Bond, Swansea Council for Voluntary Services
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Services
Ben Reynolds Consulting offers a variety of services. Please click on the case study links opposite to read more about what we offer.
Research & community consultation
The consultants are able to provide research and consultation services to meet any requirement from small scale to large scale, using a range of techniques and for varying applications.
As formally trained researchers to the highest level, combined with their practical working knowledge of the voluntary/community sector, the consultants are able to meet any demand in this area.
Research and consultation designed specifically to the needs of each client
Multi-methods approaches, combining a range of quantitative and qualitative methods as required
ICT based audience response systems for conferences and large groups
Data analysis using social sciences research packages
The consultants have participated in and advised on policy and strategy formation from individual organisational level through to local and regional level scope with both the voluntary/community and public sectors. Frequently, this work is allied to the research and consultation services that we provide.
- Community Regeneration
- Urban Regeneration
- Arts & Culture
- Social Enterprise
- Voluntary/Community Sector
- Funding
Monitoring and evaluation work has been designed and carried out for a range of projects and clients, and is tailored to be appropriate to the size and resources of the organisation/project and their beneficiary and stakeholder group(s).
Examples of work undertaken include:
- Clarifying Aims and Outcomes and making them S.M.A.R.T.
- Devising appropriate M&E systems
- Independent monitoring & evaluation studies
- Social Audits
- Training in M&E techniques
Business development support is provided as part of a tailored package for voluntary/community sector organisations and particularly social enterprises. Work has ranged from capacity building support and advice, to business audits, market research, feasibility studies and business planning.
- Business Audits
- Benchmarking of existing service provision
- Market research and analysis
- Marketing plans
- Business plans
- Feasibility Studies
- Exit Strategies following conclusion of funding
- Training/Briefing on Social Enterprise
Project Management, Facilitation & Troubleshooting
Much of the work undertaken by the consultants has been to take a good idea, work with the client to test its viability and to proactively help the client turn it in to a reality. Often this has involved us in a support capacity, assisting our clients to deliver their goals, other times we have delivered time limited projects for clients. We would work with you to determine the best approach for you to take.
- Project development and route mapping of projects to make them deliverable
- Project management of time limited projects
- Resolution of finance and governance issues for voluntary/community sector organisations and social enterprises
- Independent chairing/facilitation to assist movement of projects