Dr Russ Bubley is one of our partners and the lead consultant in finance and social impact investing. He is an experienced social investment intermediary, an expert in developing financial and statistical models and he has a track record in developing innovative social investment models. Russ supports our clients to maximise the financial returns on investment.

David is well-known for his innovations in the field of conflict analysis, early warning and risk assessment. He is the Chairman of International Conflict and Security Institute Ltd, a managing partner, of Europe Conflict and Security Consulting Ltd and a group practice leader in mediation and dispute resolution. 

He has worked in over 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries in Europe, Africa, Asia/Pacific, and Central America. He has held positions with the European Commission and he is also a published author.

David has an MSc in Economics (London School of Economics & Political Science) and an MSc in Health Policy (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Laura is a social care and mental health support expert with 20 years’ experience in the sector. She is an excellent operational leader with a proven ability to help organisations deliver high quality support services, develop and grow. Her expertise areas include: Service improvement, personalisation, outcomes based business planning, policy development and impact measurement.

Laura has experience of working at senior regional and national management level for national mental health and learning disability providers and with, Local and Health Authorities, National Housing Associations, Community Interest Groups and Community Interest Companies.

Tim is a leading national experienced evaluator and social value practitioner and has delivered more than 100 social return on investment (SROI) reports. Tim is the trainer for Social Value UK, and we would argue a leading practitioner in the sector. He brings best practice in participatory evaluation, with the latest thinking in social value. Tim is passionate about ensuring that social value is also used to help organisations internally understand and maximise the value they create.

Michael is an experienced evaluator, with a current focus on learning, creativity and culture programs. He has long-standing experience in performance management working for local government in children's social care and education. He also has experience in the mental health and energy sectors. Michael has experience in research design, analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods, and has a keen focus on delivering robust evidence and actionable insights.

Michael has been a keen advocate of using research to inform and drive service improvements on both operational and strategic levels.

Former CEO of Solihilll Life Opportunities, Janet has decades of Voluntary and Community Sector experience and she is skilled in organisational development and fund-raising. Janet has a persuasive approach. She is a skilled mediator, presenter and facilitator using creative tools to enable people to work together and develop solutions. Janet is a guru in developing organisational policies and procedures. Janet has an MBE in recognition of her work in the disability sector and she is accredited with the Institute of Fundraising.

Vayia is an advanced holistic health practitioner in Reiki Yoga & Meditation. She specialises in providing a range of training courses including Living Well and she also offers bespoke coaching and support. Vayia offers retreats both in the UK and overseas.