Enabling individuals and organisations to COLLABORATE, so that they can TRANSFORM the world around them.

I help changemakers work together, think big, and take action. With 15 years of experience working in civil society,   I combine participatory facilitation with strategic insight to help people collaborate with confidence and impact, while remaining grounded in their values.  

Facilitation

Enabling groups to navigate complexity, build understanding and move forward together.

I design and facilitate participatory processes, train people in facilitation methods, and support groups have better conversations, make decisions and take action together.

How I can help

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Advocacy

Supporting organisations strengthen their advocacy, strategy and confidence.

I support charities and campaigning organisations to develop advocacy strategies, strengthen their practice and navigate influencing challenges.

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  • Rosemary added significant value throughout our workshop at the Royal Society by ensuring that all attendees remained engaged and actively involved. Discussions were well guided, with a clear focus on keeping conversations on topic while still allowing space for thoughtful contribution. She was particularly effective in balancing contributions across the group, managing differing viewpoints with tact and professionalism, and enabling polite and constructive disagreement.

    Tom Baggaley, The Royal Society

  • Rosemary worked with us from the beginning of the project, helping us to design and deliver three workshops in a way that helped us to deliver our aims. She ... had excellent suggestions for how to structure the sessions to make them more participatory, engaging and equitable.

    Bibusa Musukwa, Bond

  • Rosemary brings a rare combination of policy, strategic clarity, and facilitation excellence, making her an invaluable asset to any organisation working at the intersection of advocacy, public affairs, and civil society.

    Abdulsami Arjumand, Muslim Charites Forum

  • I wouldn't hesitate to work with Rosemary again, particularly when it comes to bringing people together to tackle apparently complex issues.

    Chloe Hardy, Sheila McKechnie Foundation

  • She has helped us to shape how we think, how we listen, and we engage more intentionally with our work.

    Shahin Ashraf, Islamic Relief Worldwide

  • Her ability to see exactly what we wanted in our brief and insightful questions helped us develop an appropriate programme, and her delivery on the day was seamless and confidence-inspiring.

    Naveed Chaudhri, RESULTS UK

  • She navigated a diverse, international group with skill, keeping meetings purposeful, ensuring all voices were heard, and maintaining momentum toward our deadlines. Her facilitation built trust, clarity, and genuine collective ownership of the process, while keeping complex discussions focused.

    Ceecee Holz, Climate Equity Reference Project

  • Rosemary facilitated an excellent residential retreat for our team over two days. She kept engagement and energy high throughout, deploying a range of techniques to ensure everyone contributed and was involved. Rosemary was especially adept at flexing the sessions to meet the needs of the team while making it feel seemless. She worked collaboratively with us to build the agenda, really understanding our needs and objectives.

    Dave Timms, Uplift

Some of the organisations I’ve worked with

logo for results uk with a red speech bubble with white text reading 'results'
Bond logo with red text and circular design element
Red circle with white letters 'SMK' in the center
The logo of The Royal Society with red text on a white background.
Logo of Muslim Charities Forum with green and black text and a stylized green design.
WaterAid logo with a blue water droplet icon and the text WaterAid in blue.
Logo for Civil Society Equity Review with black background and bold orange and white text.
Logo with the word 'UPLIFT' next to curved lines
Islamic Relief Worldwide logo on a blue background

I’m a facilitator, trainer and advocacy specialist who helps civil society organisations collaborate, influence, and push for change. Over the past 15 years I’ve worked with charities, membership bodies, and campaigning organisations across international development and social justice — from global advocacy on climate finance to UK campaigns on protest rights.

With a background in policy, advocacy, and convening, I’ve co-led a 350+ coalition, convened groups to defend the right to campaign, and supported organisations through difficult strategic challenges. I’m known for my warm, engaging style, inclusive approach, and strategic insight, alongside the ability to adapt when dynamics shift.

About me

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I’m a member of the International Association of Facilitators and an ICA:UK Lead Trainer. I draw on a range of approaches to help organisations reach the outcomes they want—while ensuring the process itself is inclusive, constructive, and meaningful.

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