Ben Reynolds Consulting Ltd

Testimonials

 

"It was vital to us to have a clear, well presented and understandable feasibility study on our new project. The work you carried out for us not only filled the above criteria but it also enabled us to move forward in developing the project in a much more efficient manner by helping to shape our short term and long term goals."

Barry Burton, Project >SOL<

 

 

"The mapping exercise was a particularly difficult thing to sell let alone take on and produce results for.  For that all the members of the group will be eternally grateful.  The presentation of the results was innovative, clear and immediately re-useable to further our thinking.  You produced material to order, on time and extremely professionally.  You have an immediate and overall understanding of the issues but also a keen and supportive interest in the arts. 

 

Your work in bringing the three consultations together and as a team member in pulling the whole strategy together as a piece was also extremely valuable and helpful.  When we presented the strategy to the Arts Council at the specific feedback conference with other authorities who had undertaken the same exercise, it was abundantly clear that the Swansea approach was light years ahead of the rest.  In particular we had delivered what we said we would and the material - easily accessible and actually fun to have - was what was actually need to forge strategic ideas for the future for young people and the arts in Swansea. Your contribution to that achievement was vital.

 

Thank you again on behalf of the City and County of Swansea Youth Arts Strategy core working group."

Robin Hall, Swansea Youth Arts Partnership

 

"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

 

 

"Ben Reynolds acted as our consultant on the 'Small Grants Scheme' we ran last year. He gave prompt, professional advice throughout the process helping establish a very successful project. We would definitely use his services again."

 

Nikki Neale, Gorseinon College

 

 

"Ben Reynolds Consulting provided invaluable assistance when the Council was pursuing its Cydcoed Grant application; it was of immense help to me personally and I was very pleased and relieved when we were successful in receiving a grant of £25,000. I have no doubt that the success of the bid was in no small part due to the work that Ben had put into the scheme."

Aneurin John, Clerk to Pontarddulais Town Council

 

 

"I am sure that without the help of Ben Reynolds Consulting with what can
only be described as a "minefield" of application forms and correspondence,
the Town Council would not have been successful in their bid for Cydcoed
grant funding. Many thanks Ben for all your assistance and support."

Ceri Anderson, Town Clerk to Porthcawl Town Council

 

 

"One of the most excruciating things about setting up a new social enterprise is deciphering exactly what it is you want, and why. Having someone to unravel the many ideas and help me reach what should have been an obvious conclusion has been a crucial turning point for my business and my career.

 

With Ben's advice, knowledge and support, I now have confidence to take some risks and reach my highest of goals, using the skills, experience and facilities I already have."

Amanda Tomlinson, Groundswell Dance Company

 

 

"Ben Reynolds Consulting Ltd. was commissioned by Healthy Directions to provide tailored business support undertaking a business audit and exploring the project's exit strategy.  Healthy Directions found Ben to be very professional in his approach and extremely supportive in his manner.

The work undertaken met all the required timescales and fulfilled the purpose of the brief; it was concise and written in a style that was appropriate for a wide range of stakeholders.  Its content was honest and practical, making recommendations that the project was able to act upon.  

Healthy Directions valued the work undertaken by Ben Reynolds Consulting Ltd and would have no hesitation in recommending his services to others".

 

Amanda Owen & Karen Hicks, Healthy Directions - Healthy Living Centre

 

 

"I've known Ben for several years and worked with him on a number of issues. In particular, most assiduously, he gave of his own time as part of a group to advise me on the rewriting of Community Work (4th Edition) to be published by McMillan Hargreaves in 2007. I've found Ben's comments extremely insightful and helpful and was most impressed by the quality of his work."

 

Alan Twelvetrees, Author of 'Community Work'

 

"Ben was perhaps the first person to spot the potential of the Prize and I am certain that the Prize would not have taken off had it not been for his initial lead; the Prize became a reality and 2006 saw things come to a triumphant conclusion. In all of this Ben was indispensable. His advice was always sage and he skilfully handled relations with a host of local bodies, not least the Local Authority.

 

To an unusual degree he combines administrative sagacity with artistic flair and enthusiasm. In other words he is a truly creative administrator and one with a sharp understanding of how Local Authorities and other public bodies operate."

 

Professor Peter Stead, Dylan Thomas Prize

 

"Our dealings with Ben Reynolds have found him to be very professional in his work, highly intelligent and both efficient and effective in the way he performs his duties. He has demonstrated excellent communication skills and works well with individuals and organisations alike.

The presentation of his work is exemplary and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to any group or organisation at any level."

Gareth Evans, Swansea Environment Centre

 

"Ben is an excellent communicator, and empathises with the difficulties faced by community groups whilst working with them to find solutions.  His judgements are invariably sound and very well thought through - he instinctively knows how to work with, not for community groups - and his cheerful and positive approach to work is a delight!  Feedback from groups has been nothing but positive.  All deadlines have been met to a high standard and as well as being skilled at higher- level complex development work, Ben also understands that the finer project detail is important too.

We have greatly enjoyed working with Ben and have no hesitation at all in recommending him to others."

Barbara Anglezarke, Forestry Commission Wales - Cydcoed