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.
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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