Testimonials

"Clare was excellent ... setting everyone at ease and showing good knowledge of sports development." - Roger Partridge, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council

"The survey work, the report and the dissemination seminar were of the highest quality" - Comments on the Physical Activity Mapping Project for the North East

"It was a fantastic day and I felt everyone went away a lot more confident about not only next year ... and what their role would be. The way you brought everything together was incredible and I also began to see how that can be done making sure everyone feels that they have had their say" Liz Roberts, Broxtowe SSP

"Enthusiastic, very knowledgeable delivery... felt like we were treated as intelligent professionals" - Andy Daniels, PDM

"Enjoyable, focused but made me think through something I've done very infrequently in this depth" - Comments from ENaCT training course

"Clare has a listening approach which added to her acute analytical skills and succinct writing style has resulted in an excellent report... reading it really did 'make my day'!" - Roger Davis, National Development Manager, National Council for School Sports

"I think you got a great mixture between the theory and application of our processes and forms. We've got lots to work on and I think your training style helped people be honest and open." Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

"Clare - as mentioned earlier today - thank you so much for the excellent piece of work you have completed for us. It is one of the best pieces of work I have seen any consultancy undertake in a very long career. It is comprehensive, robust and of the highest quality - you have delivered to time, to budget and way beyond our expectations."- Lisa Wainwright, Chief Executive Officer, Volleyball England

"It was a well run and enjoyable day. Clare did a really good job... kept it interesting and involved everyone in a friendly and effective manner" - David Gent, Regional Director Sport England Yorkshire Region

"The report is very clear and concise - just what we needed and excellent value for money - all in all a job well done, so thanks!" - James Buller, Sport England

"We have continued in the same cooperative way... we are beginning to work through the issues and will progress... thanks to you!" - East Riding Sport / School planning day

"So much better than simply using a generic facilitator with little professional knowledge... really perceptive about the team and excellent background knowledge of the profession" - Bath and North East Somerset Council

"As course facilitator, Clare made the course interactive, engaging. The course was informative, useful and stimulating" - Louisa Housen, LB Brent

"I was curious how we were going to get to where we got to - but we got there!" - Sheffield PDM

"Clare provided an excellent 3rd party view of where we were as an organisation and helped us plan our way to improvement. It was refreshing to work with Clare who was professional, challenging and very intuitive to the issues in the service." - John Richardson, NW Leicestershire Council

"It was really productive and a great 'team building' experience" - Sheffield PDM

"The background knowledge gained by the facilitator leading up to the day was essential to ensure we progressed in the right direction quickly" - Sheffield PDM

"Please accept our thanks for steering us thro' the day's event... We are delighted with the set of outcomes and now all we have to do is to set about the actions!" - Neil Roberts, Active Devon Engagement Event

"Pitched very well, you have honestly changed my mind about planning." Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

"A quick note of thanks for all the hard work you put into yesterday's event... your professionalism and expertise in facilitating the day so effectively were key factors in securing such positive outcomes and I thank you sincerely" - Matt Evans, Active Devon

"I liked the innovative approach to training" - Comments on other training courses

"Thanks so much for the report - it was extremely informative, comprehensive and very valuable in terms of the findings, the examples of practice and the recommendations." - Alison Oliver, Youth Sport Trust

"I would like to thank you for all your hard work in helping us develop the 2012 framework for our sub region . . . you have successfully delivered by producing exactly what we required on time... all the members of the project team were impressed by your professionalism throughout the project" - Cheshire & Warrington 2012 Steering Group

"Thank you so much for all of your hard work... we were very impressed with your style, skills and commitment. We feel tremendously supported" - Anne Tiivas, Director CPSU

"Thanks for a great day... all involved thought that it was a really productive day which will give us a good basis for moving forwards - largely down to your facilitation skills - thanks" - Alison Baker, BANES

"Taking valuable lessons back to the partnership - thanks, enjoyed it" - Comments on the Winning Team course

"You brought clarity to a few issues that were previously unresolved and encouraged input from attendees who would normally say very little" - Comments from BANES - Aquaterra facilitation day, March 09

"Thank you so much for the excellent piece of work .. It is one of the best pieces of work I have seen any consultancy undertake in a very long career. It is comprehensive, robust and of the highest quality - you have delivered to time, to budget and way beyond our expectations." - Lisa Wainwright Volleyball England Chief Executive

"Really enjoyed it-well paced, got us thinking, engaged and answering our questions, and we left with actions to improve". Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

"We just wanted to say thanks for your help, support, guidance and counselling during the planning and the delivery of yesterday's workshop... your efforts significantly enhanced the day and the outcomes from it." - Noel Haines, Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport

"Well delivered training day by very knowledgeable tutor who listened to all group members comments and gave very informative answers in a friendly manner"- Comments on the Managing Meetings course

"It was very impressive. From a relatively short conversation with each of us, you got a great handle on where we are. In addition to that the resources, facilitation and presentation were excellent" - Sheffield PDM

"I would like to thank you for your hard work in producing the sports strategies for Darlington. This work was delivered on time, on budget and to an excellent standard. The quality of communication and presentation at all stages of the project has been excellent" - Mike Crawshaw, Darlington BC

"It was very impressive. From a relatively short conversation with each of us, you got a great handle on where we are. In addition to that the resources, facilitation and presentation were excellent" - Sheffield City Council

"Thank you for running the Active Sheffield event. We had really good feedback from the day and were all really impressed with how you delivered it - it was really useful" - Katy Burnett, Activity Sheffield

"Great delivery with continuous interaction that kept energy levels high" - Comments from BANES - Aquaterra facilitation day, March 09

"A very positive experience. I feel less daunted about overall project management planning and procedures, and I am more aware of better teamwork strategies, evaluating and planning." Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

I am now more aware of appropriate interventions to make structure of the meeting and personalities, behaviours, and changes to make during the meeting. Comments on the Managing Meetings course

"I've used 3 facilitators in the past - the best one so far" - Comments from BANES - Aquaterra facilitation day, March 09

"Jo was a good facilitator, she asked questions to get us thinking and to decide on things. I would have liked to see forms from other organisations as well as debating our forms." Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

"V. Good, tutor ensured people had taken information on board" - Comments on the Managing Meetings course

"It was the best staff training attended for a while!" - Comments on other training courses

"I would also like to thank you for a great day - it provided clarity and understanding to some of the major issues affecting the partnership." - Jamie Brown, Aquaterra Leisure

Tutor able to offer genuine and useful solutions, relate well to service, good eye contact, excellent use of words, friendly and encouraging. Comments on the Managing Meetings course

"I'd also like to say thank you for your energy and focus on the 19th February. You did an excellent job of taking us through what was a bit of a minefield and I think this sets us up on the right path to success. Many thanks and well done." Comment from participant in the Active Southampton workshop, February 2010.

"You did a great job keeping us focused... thank you for a really empowering day" - Sheffield City Council

"Genuinely challenged my thinking on certain issues" - Comments on the Winning Team course

"Different from usual approach! Excellent" - Comments from ENaCT training course

"The course was full of excellent material, practical and interactive. This course should be compulsory for all PDMs" - Kate Lewis, Arches PDM

"Excellent interactive physical activities to get us thinking" - Comments from ENaCT training course

"We were focussed on cure not just sharing issues and good practice."- Comments from ENaCT training course

"I liked the small interactive groups" - Comments from ENaCT training course

"Some of the best training I've received" - Comments on the Winning Team course

"Helen I would like let you know that it was good to work with you on this project. I've been really pleased with the work that you've done for us. The process and methodology was correct from the start. You covered an amazing amount of ground in a short timescale and the final draft document was thorough, comprehensive and clear" - Comments from Dave McGuire, Sport England North East on the Regional Facilities Strategy

"Well facilitated, very clear, high energy and good use of different styles. Involved everyone, really useful, I learnt a great deal-Thanks!" Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

"Good balance between theory and practice. It was really good to go through the forms and discuss them. I feel this will help with the whole team embracing the project management process." Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

"Clare's style was approachable" - Comments on other training courses

"Really beneficial to take the time to talk through the process and then get everyone's input on what we do in the future. I enjoyed the facilitation style" Comments from Active Surrey Training course on Project Management

"I liked the way Clare made it fun, but made us think and be more aware of what we do" - Lynne McGregor, swimming