And Much More
Joined-up expertise from trusted specialists
Almond Tree Consulting works with a trusted network of associates who share our values and practical, no-nonsense ethos. Together, we provide joined-up support across every aspect of running a successful charity or social enterprise – from governance and strategy to day-to-day operations.
We don’t outsource your project and walk away. Our associates work in partnership with us – not instead of us – bringing specialist expertise and additional expert capacity. All advice remains tailored, coordinated and grounded in what will work for your organisation in practice.
Impact assessment and evaluation
Most charities are good at counting what they deliver – how many people they reach and how. Far fewer can clearly show the difference their work makes, or the wider impact it creates in communities.
Understanding and demonstrating your impact builds confidence with funders, trustees and communities alike. We help you design practical, proportionate approaches to measuring what matters most – gathering meaningful evidence of outcomes, turning data into learning, and demonstrating impact with confidence. Our methods are simple enough to apply and robust enough to satisfy funders and stakeholders.
We and our associates are recognised international expert in evaluation and performance methodologies (our director, Julian Lomas, has led capacity-building projects across the voluntary sector and internationally, including in the former Yugoslavia). Our focus is always on making impact measurement meaningful, manageable and useful for decision-making and communication.
Project Management
Effective project management saves time, money and stress. We help organisations design lightweight, practical systems that keep projects on track without unnecessary bureaucracy. Our support ranges from advising on frameworks and risk management to directly managing delivery on your behalf – ensuring clarity, control and results.
Whether launching a new service, running a local event or coordinating complex change programmes across multiple teams, we bring structure, momentum and calm oversight. Our approach is hands-on and pragmatic, focused on helping you achieve outcomes efficiently while building your organisation’s internal capacity and confidence.
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“We have worked with Julian Lomas of Almond Tree Consulting for many years and couldn’t be happier with the support he provides. He has taken the time to understand our business and is, quite simply, our first port of call whenever we need additional capacity or specialist input at a strategic level, including for the management of large-scale projects and the set-up phase for large contracts. The quality and speed of his response is second to none.”
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Finance and accountancy
Financial clarity underpins every strategic decision. Our finance and accountancy associates help charities and social enterprises strengthen budgeting, financial modelling and forecasting, and reporting – from project-level to organisation-wide sustainability.
Human resources and people development
Your people are your most valuable asset. We offer HR support through trusted, expert associates who understand the voluntary sector – from recruitment and performance management to navigating employee relations and building positive, inclusive cultures.
Legal
Through our partner network, we can access specialist third sector legal input to complement our governance and merger work – ensuring contracts, structures and policies are watertight and proportionate. This ensures your organisation stays compliant and confident without unnecessary complication.
Marketing, communications and branding
Clear, authentic communication builds visibility and trust and brings your cause to life. Our marketing and branding support helps charities and social enterprises tell their story more effectively – aligning messaging visuals and digital presence with purpose and strategy.
We provide practical support across marketing and communications planning, brand clarity and messaging frameworks, website and content reviews, and campaign or stakeholder engagement – helping your organisation connect with the right audiences in meaningful ways.
International development
We and our associates bring experience in capacity-building for international NGOs, local and national government institutions, helping organisations strengthen systems, governance and community engagement.
Our associate network
Every associate we work with brings sector expertise, professional integrity and a shared commitment to making organisations work better. We’re proud of this collaborative model – it means our clients benefit from a complete, coherent service, not a collection of disconnected specialists. If what you need isn’t listed here, drop us a line – chances are we know someone who can help.
If you’d like to explore support across any of these areas, email julian@almondtreeconsulting.co.uk to start the conversation or subscribe to our monthly insights for practical advice across strategy, governance and organisational development.