Maritime heritage museum

SERVICES

Strategic insight and practical delivery for museums and heritage organisations.

Compass Heritage provides targeted, senior-level consultancy that supports you from early concept through to long-term delivery. I collaborate closely to help clients articulate vision, shape strategy, strengthen governance, address complex project challenges and build the resilience required for sustainable, high-quality outcomes.

Historic shipyard and maritime industrial heritage

Strategic Planning & Visioning

Clear, aligned strategies that set direction and build consensus.

Organisational strategic development and positioning

Vision statements and strategic frameworks

Stakeholder workshops, scenario planning and clear prioritisation

Long-term planning and options appraisal

Masterplanning & Interpretation

Transformational visitor experiences rooted in authenticity and place.

Masterplans and concept development

Visitor journey design and WOW-moment sequencing

Interpretative frameworks and compelling storytelling structure

Review and stress test of design and architectural proposals

Governance, Change & Leadership Support

Experienced, trusted advice for Boards and Directors.

Governance review and strengthening

Leadership mentoring and development with confidential "critical friend" support

Organisational change, empowerment and development

Executive capacity support during transitions or periods of pressure

Project Development

Independent clarity and incisive support for shaping or advancing complex projects.

Diagnostic reviews

Defining and developing scope, cost, brief and programme

Reducing risk and improving clarity and ensuring outcomes can be achieved

Successfully combining ambition with deliverability

Strengthening momentum and alignment

Maritime & Historic Vessel Expertise

Specialist support for maritime heritage and historic ships.

Conservation planning, project design and implementation

Maritime museum development

Governance, viability and long-term sustainability modelling

Conservation strategy and policy advice

Operational vs static preservation assessment

Strategic options for vessels in difficulty or development

Funding, Business Cases & Lottery Fund Alignment

Compelling, realistic business planning rooted in experience.

Arts Council England and NLHF Programmes, EOI, Development and Delivery support

Realistic Business cases and feasibility studies

Thorough Options appraisal and commercial modelling

Achievable Funding strategies and partnership development

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Whether you're developing a major project, strengthening strategy, or seeking expert advice on a complex challenge, I'm here to help.

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