Meet the Team
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Natasha Ereira-Guyer
FOUNDER DIRECTOR
Natasha is an experienced project manager with particular expertise in designing community research, engagement and facilitation, as well as data analysis. She has a strong track record developing recommendations for enhancing and expanding work. Natasha founded CSC because she is committed to supporting civil society to fulfil its role contributing to a healthier and more cohesive UK.
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Francesca Godfrey
FOUNDER DIRECTOR
Francesca is an evaluation expert and community researcher with a track record of working with large social sector organisations, as well as mentoring minority-led organisations to demonstrate their impact through research design (through Steps to Sustainability)
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Mark Ereira-Guyer
FOUNDER DIRECTOR
Mark has over 40 years experience working with voluntary, faith, social enterprise, and community sector leaders. He has extensive knowledge and experience in governance, funding, and monitoring and evaluation. Mark founded Civil Society Consulting’s precursor - Big Society Funding CIC in 2011.
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Sadia Akram
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Based in Manchester, Sadia is an expert in interfaith, conflict resolution and difficult dialogue. Alongside her role at CSC, Sadia is Programme Director at the Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine (FODIP) promoting positive dialogue with and between Muslims, Christians and Jews on the Palestine and Israel situation.
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Munashe Munyukwi
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Munashe supports our Kinder Communities: Steps to Sustainability (S2S) programme. Through her work, Munashe has developed critical skills in partnership-building, project management, and evaluation.
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Geena Patel
COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT
With over ten years’ experience, Geena has worked with charities to meet their communications objectives. She is adept in project coordination and masters campaign and digital communications, using evidence to create strategic and effective communication plans, in order to engage stakeholders to buy into new strategies.
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Dewan Choudhury
ASSOCIATE (Steps to Togetherness)
Dewan is helping to deliver the 32 Steps to Togetherness project in the Midlands & Northern England. He has worked in a range of settings including leading projects with Deaf Rhinos & Inter-faith forums. Dewan's mantra is: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
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Mireia Rimbau
COMMUNICATIONS & PROJECT SUPPORT
Mireia is supporting the Steps to Togetherness programme. With a background in anthropology and international studies, Mireia is equipped with key interpersonal skills and communications, with extensive experience in copywriting, social media and website management.
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Helen Jones
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Helen Jones is an experienced leader and mentor with lived, learned and practised insight into movement building, organisational development and sustainability based on two decades in civil society convening and strategic leadership. Helen focusses on inclusion and innovation alongside practical tools and frameworks for social enterprises and community organisations.
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Rebecca Pauley
ASSOCIATE
Rebecca is our Gender focal point. She ensures gender is mainstreamed into our work and builds the team’s capacity to incorporate gender into our approach, processes and content. Rebecca supports on commissions with coordination, data collection and analysis.
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Alice Nguyen Cao
PROJECT SUPPORT ASSOCIATE
With her background in Development Studies, Alice brings generalist support on commissions with coordination, data collection, and analysis
alice@civilsocietyconsulting.co.uk
Specialist Associates
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Dee Brecker
Funding Strategy Expert
Dee has held senior leadership roles in high-value philanthropy, fundraising, and strategy in leading UK universities, UK domestic and international charities, and the public sector. She provides guidance, coaching and direction to support organisations to build strong teams and create compelling strategies and funding plans.
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Natalie Breeze
Governance Expert
Natalie has a wealth of experience leading and delivering charity and corporate governance. With a strong foundation in policy development and national negotiations, Natalie provides guidance and direction to support organisations in shaping their governance structures to realise their strategic ambitions.
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Andrew Russell
Public Affairs Expert
Andrew has over fifteen years of experience in public affairs, communications and business development roles with global brands such as McDonald’s and Pearson, as well as start-ups in Europe, Asia and Africa. He has advised parliamentarians, CEOs, founders and charity leaders driving forward social change.
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Jordan Blyth
Design Expert
Jordan specialises in identity design and brand development, running his own design studio for over 10 years. Working with clients across a variety of sectors, helping communicate clearly and effectively with their audience. With a firm belief in conceptual thinking and the importance of ideas being at the heart of considered design solutions.
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Nicola Lynch
Social Value Expert
Nicola Lynch is an experienced Social Value consultant and Impact Management specialist. She is an SVI Accredited Trainer and a qualified Advanced Practitioner, supporting VCS organisations and social enterprises to understand, articulate, measure, and maximise their impact and value.
Togetherness Advocates
To help us reach as many people with 32 Steps to Togetherness over the next two years, we’re delighted to be working with a team of 'Togetherness Advocates’. Togetherness Advocates are working pro-bono to bring 32 Steps to Togetherness to their different fields and geographies, running events and initiatives that they believe to be the most impactful and valuable.
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Brad Young
Retired educator, passionate radio broadcaster and community podcaster with a diverse professional background, sharing his expertise through music programs, podcasts, and training.
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Abi Harrington
PhD candidate researching the impact of socio-economic factors and work organisation on worker well-being, focusing on precarious work, digitalisation, and disconnection. LinkedIn here.
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Isabella Roberts
Founder of ANTIPARTY, a movement challenging the two-party system and promoting citizen-led democracy through connection, creativity, and community. LinkedIn here.
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Paul Cann
Co-founder of the Campaign to End Loneliness. An English graduate of Cambridge University, Paul has been active in work to address ageism, poverty, social exclusion and dignity in care. Linkedin here.
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Errol McGlashan
CEO of Word on the Kerb, Errol is promoting the Togetherness Poetry Challenge to those currently incarcerated and those experiencing homelessness on his ‘roadshow’ about friendship and compassion. Linkedin here.
