Social Impact & Inclusion
Building Social Value capability and Inclusive workplaces where people genuinely thrive.
I believe deeply that good business and good work go hand in hand — and that when people feel safe, valued, and supported, productivity, performance, and impact naturally follow.
I help business leaders build organisations that create real, measurable social impact while fostering inclusive, supportive workplaces where people can thrive.
By embedding social value, inclusion, and skills development into everyday leadership and operations, I support businesses to improve wellbeing, unlock talent, and strengthen performance — not as a bolt-on, but as part of how work is done.
My focus is on building confidence and capability from within, so social impact becomes practical, embedded, and sustainable long after the work is done.
Many organisations genuinely want to create positive impact — but find it difficult to embed this consistently into everyday operations.
My work focuses on turning intention into practical, sustainable action.
Challenges client face
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Social Value
Often, social value activity is happening, but leaders lack confidence in explaining it, evidencing impact, or sustaining delivery over time. Internal capability can be under used, and commitments made in bids don’t always translate into practice or support work winning.
I help organisations build the confidence, systems, and in-house capability needed to embed social value into day-to-day decision-making and delivery — making impact clear, credible, and aligned with commercial outcomes.
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Inclusive Workplaces
Many leaders want inclusive workplaces but feel unsure how to lead this well in practice. Inappropriate behaviour can go unchallenged, psychological safety may be lacking, and policies don’t always show up in everyday leadership.
I support organisations to develop inclusive leadership capability, shared language, and practical tools, so inclusion becomes part of how people lead, work together, and perform.
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Career, Skills & Talent Development
Organisations and recruitment partners often want to support people to become work-ready, confident, and effective — or to improve performance and progression within teams — but lack structured, practical support.
I provide career and performance coaching, skills development, and practical tools that support on boarding, role transitions, increased responsibility, and confidence at work, strengthening performance, clarity, and contribution.
How I can help you
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Training and Development
Practical training and coaching to help organisations embed social value and inclusion into everyday leadership, decision-making, and delivery.
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Career, Skills & Talent
Career and performance support that helps people become work-ready, confident, and effective — strengthening progression, performance, and retention.
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Consulting Support
Flexible, targeted support — through workshops, facilitated impact clinics, and selective advisory — to help organisations think clearly, solve challenges, and move social value and inclusion work forward with confidence.
Training and Development
Social Value Manager Training
A practical coaching and training programme designed to equip Social Value Managers and Impact Leads with the confidence, skills, and frameworks to deliver social value effectively from within their organisation.
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Understand the foundations of social value in practice
Clearly articulate their organisation’s social value approach
Embed social value into bids, projects, and day-to-day operations
Design, deliver, and evidence meaningful social value activity
Take ownership of impact delivery, reducing reliance on external consultants
Develop systems thinking, ethical judgement, and long-term accountability
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Depending on the package you choose, the programme includes:
Access to a digital learning platform with core modules covering the nuts and bolts of being a Social Value Manager
Weekly group coaching sessions to build confidence, apply learning, and troubleshoot real challenges
Practical toolkits and templates you can use immediately in your role
Optional 1:1 coaching sessions for personalised support and development
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Build confident, in-house social value capability
Practical tools and templates ready to use from day one
Ongoing coaching and support from an experienced social impact leader
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Organisations developing internal talent to lead and deliver social value
Newly appointed Social Value Managers or Impact Leads without prior experience
Teams who want to build shared understanding and confidence around social value
Individuals looking to transition into a career in social impact or CSR
Inclusive Leadership Training
A practical, engaging programme designed to support leaders and teams to build inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces where people feel respected, heard, and able to contribute fully.
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Understand equality. diversity, inclusion, and belonging in everyday workplace contexts
Recognise how unconscious bias shows up in behaviours, decisions, and team dynamics
Challenge inappropriate behaviour confidently and constructively
Build psychological safety, trust, and openness within teams
Navigate difficult conversations and healthy conflict with greater confidence
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A facilitated, interactive 1-day workshop (in-person or online)
A mix of discussion, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios
Tools, frameworks, and reflection activities that can be applied immediately
Optional follow-up sessions or coaching to support ongoing practice
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A shared language and understanding of inclusion across leaders and teams
Practical tools that move inclusion beyond policy into everyday leadership
Increased confidence in addressing challenging behaviours and conversations
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Organisations looking to strengthen inclusive leadership and workplace culture
Leadership teams who want practical, accessible inclusion training
Organisations ready to embed inclusion into daily behaviours, not just policies
Career, Skills & Talent Development
A practical coaching and development offer designed to support organisations to build confident, capable, and work-ready people — improving performance, progression, and engagement across teams.
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Build confidence, focus, and resilience through 1:1 career and performance coaching
Strengthen career readiness through CV, cover letter, LinkedIn, and personal branding support
Improve outcomes through interview preparation and practice interviews
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Depending on the package you choose, support can include:
1:1 coaching sessions, delivered online
Interactive workshops for individuals, cohorts, or teams
Practical tools and exercise workbooks to support application and reflection
Labour market insights and signposting to help people understand opportunities, expectations, and next steps
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Improved confidence, clarity, and performance
Stronger work readiness and career progression
Increased engagement and retention of talent
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Organisations developing internal talent to lead and deliver social value
Newly appointed Social Value Managers or Impact Leads without prior experience
Teams who want to build shared understanding and confidence around social value
Individuals looking to transition into a career in social impact or CSR
Consulting Services
Workshops, Incubators & Advisory
Alongside structured programmes, I offer flexible support to help teams build understanding, unlock thinking, and move ideas into action.
While my focus is on coaching and capability-building, I offer selective advisory support where it adds value.
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Focused sessions designed to build knowledge, confidence, and shared understanding.
Workshop topics include:
Social value and impact fundamentals
Measuring and evidencing social impact
Embedding social value into bids and projects
EDI and inclusive workplaces
Unconscious bias and challenging inappropriate behaviour
Workshops are adaptable and can be tailored to organisational needs.
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Focused 1–3 hour facilitated sessions offering expert challenge, fresh perspective, and clear next steps.
Incubators are ideal for:
Working through a specific social value or EDI challenge
Problem-solving delivery issues or stalled initiatives
Sense-checking and refining approaches or ideas
Ideating new social impact initiatives or partnerships
Creating clarity and agreement on next step
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(Selective & complementary)
While my focus is on coaching and capability-building, I offer selective advisory support where it adds value.
This may include:
Social Value and EDI audits
Strategy development and planning
Local needs analysis
Social Value & EDI Project Action Plans
Bid support (social value and EDI responses)
Retainer-based advisory support
Testimonials
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“Anna’s passion and purpose inspired me from day one. Her mentorship transformed my confidence and made me feel empowered.”
Jayne Anderson, Social Value Manager Willmott Dixon Construction
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“Anna has excellent knowledge of social value and how it applies in construction. She has upskilled many of our people and continues to mentor with positivity and enthusiasm.”
Steve Jones CRL Southern Regional Director
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“Her passion, energy, and leadership drove impactful EDI campaigns that inspired the whole business.”
Mark Bennett, Project Manager, Paragon
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“Anna ensures she understands the brief and then delivers. Her depth of experience allows her to guide us in a way that fits our culture — not one-size-fits-all.”
AIS Construction
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I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Anna for delivering such an insightful and impactful session for our students. Her expertise and engaging delivery left students inspired and motivated, with feedback consistently highlighting her ability to connect meaningfully and demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject. Anna’s passion is truly contagious, and the positive impact of her session will resonate long after.
Leverage Careers
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“Anna was very quick to produce the information we needed, studied the client’s needs, and presented it brilliantly at pitch supporting the contract win"
OD Group Director
Accreditations and Affiliations
External Affairs and Advisory Board Member
Member of the Worshipful Company of Constructors
Master Practitioner Accredited Performance Coach
Why work with me?
I have 10+ years’ experience in Social Value and EDI, including leading delivery for a Tier 1 construction contractor, I bring practical, lived expertise and results:
Won £90m+ in contracts for SV and EDI
Repeat Business for Clients through SV and EDI
Over £1m+ in social return on investment
Engaged 95% of staff in social value delivery
Successfully embed systems and processes to enable easy and efficient delivery of social impact
Supported thousands of individuals with career skills
Improved inclusion and workplace culture scorings
If social value or inclusion feels unclear, under-resourced, or overly complicated — I help you make it work and create tangible results.
“Anna, has a deep understanding of Social Value, EDI and coaching principles. She has applied this knowledge effectively in her role. She played a key role in creating Strategic plans and contributing to the Senior Leadership Team and positively impacting the whole business. Under Anna’s leadership she significantly transformed how Social Value and EDI was delivered in the business...
Her strength of purpose, leadership and enthusiasm have inspired others to actively engage in initiatives, resulting in a more socially conscious and inclusive workforce. Importantly, our customers were often complimentary of the initiatives and the value add during projects, leading to repeat business and project wins in tenders. Under her leadership the business won numerous awards for Social Value and EDI.”
Charles Tincknell - Former Sustainability Director Willmott Dixon Interiors