My Reviews

Charity Consultancy

"At the time of your input **** was in crisis although some of the trustees were in denial of this.  The charity was not fulfilling in any meaningful way the objectives it was established to achieve, there were staffing issues and to be quite candid the Board talked a lot, meddled in everyday administration but achieved very little.  Your generous help awakened a number of trustees to the possibilities we could achieve, gave us an idea of the pathway to success and an idea of the issues we would have to overcome...we have been able to transform **** and I now believe we are starting to achieve what the founders set out to achieve.  Major achievements since your input have included:

• Appointment of a full-time and very effective Chief Executive
• Appointment of two UK and world-renowned patrons
• Appointment of several new trustees including a senior consultant physician
• The award of several grants (previously we had only obtained one small grant in the whole 30 year existence)

I am convinced that your willingness to devote some of your time and resources to helping **** has made a significant contribution to where the charity is now headed and I wish to convey my personal thanks for your contribution".                                                             

GN, Vice-Chair, National UK Charity

"With regards to consultancy, you are perfect for it, and I can only say you have been a true asset to assisting in my steep learning curve.  You were selfless in sharing your extensive knowledge of managing and growing a charity and have always been approachable and available.  Thank you Ava!"                                                                                          

DN, Chief Executive, UK National Charity

"Thank you for spending time with us the other day.  We really appreciated your observations and have taken them all on-board.  I was extremely impressed with how your organisation has grown over the last 21 years, and I only wish that my charity grows to become as strong as yours."

AG, Chief Executive, UK National Charity

Public Speaking and Pitching

 "I approached Ava when preparing for a pitch for a large Corporate Partnership.  As a previous recipient, she was extremely helpful in sharing her insights and experience of the process and by running through her winning presentation, which clearly demonstrated it stood out from the crowd, being both passionate and professional."                                    

MM, Head of Fundraising, UK National Charity

Patrons, Personalities, Celebrities and VIPs

On delivering half a million pounds for The Encephalitis Society by working in partnership with a group of high net worth city philanthropists, Mark Pumfrey, CEO of Liquidnet Europe said:

"Ava blew away all our expectations and she and her team delivered on all aspects of the dinner and were really outstanding on the night. You are very fortunate to have such an outstanding CEO to lead The Encephalitis Society."

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" Ava, I'm glad things went well...it was a really interesting event and it was great to meet such a nice bunch of people...Keep up all your great work! Thanks for looking after me...Great to see you, love Martin".

Martin Kemp, Actor and Musician

"I've known and worked with Ava for several years...she has always been someone that has been easy and a pleasure to work with.  From her passion, dedication, and organisation...she excels in whatever she puts her mind to!"

Rebecca Adlington, OBE

"Dear Ava, So lovely to meet you.  Hats off to you and the fab work you are doing.  You are truly amazing, with love, Vanessa"

Vanessa Vallely, Author of 'Heels of Steel', and Philanthropist

Thank you Ava for a great night.  You are doing a brilliant job! love, Simon

Simon Hattenstone, Journalist and Features Writer for The Guardian

Ava, Just think of all the incredible ways we can change the world together, so much love, Susannah

Susannah Cahalan, Author of Brain on Fire and New York Post Journalist

Other people I have worked with include Oliver Sacks, Felicity Kendal, Aliki Chrysochou, Bill Ward, Tonia Buxton, Mathew Bose, James Cracknell, Bob Champion, Felicity Kendal, Kika Markham, Tom Naylor-Leyland, Charlotte Leeming, Alecia Emerson-Thomas, and Beverley Turner, as well as a range of high net-worth individuals.