Clients

To carry out a detailed rolling review of all day visitor, corporate and events activity to include drafting of forward masterplan and strategic vision for Stonor House, Gardens and Park.

To carry out a detailed rolling review of all corporate, events and marketing activity to include the interaction and linkage between Bowood House, Gardens and Park and Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort.

To carry out a detailed review of existing events and visitor activities and to set out a forward events strategy/business plan for Bicester Heritage to include support for existing and new event contract arrangements and negotiations.

To carry out an interim strategic review for Belvoir Castle and the Engine Yard project and to specifically focus upon existing and targeted footfall, sales and marketing activity, events calendar and organisational structure.

To review the operations of Holkham Enterprises and Holkham Events Limited and to suggest ways in which the Estate can increase commercial performance in these areas whilst carefully maintaining the balance of Holkham being a family home.

Instructed by the Cowdray Heritage Trust to visit and review the Cowdray House Ruins and to assess & report upon the forward options for the site to include the adjoining complex of buildings and the Walled Garden.

Instructed by the Beechwood Estates Company Limited to visit and review Shirburn Castle and to report on the future use options for the Grade 1 Moated Castle and it’s grounds together with the adjoining Walled Garden and the adjoining complex of estate buildings in the Old Dairy Yard.

In conjunction with E+M+C, to carry out a detailed review of the forward strategy for the corporate & park events programme for Hylands House and Park - and to report in detail regarding future options concerning systems, facilities, event contacts, event leads and operational procedures. In addition, to review local competitors, to assess sales & marketing strategy and to review proposed outdoor wedding & events venue.

To carry out a detailed review of the Allendale Estates and to look at the current management structure alongside current performance and with planned growth potential in mind. To lead the selection of a national recruitment firm and to support the selection process leading to the appointment of a new/first Chief Executive for the estate from 2020.

Recruited to support the Mullin project team and to specifically help the liaison with the local authorities and with the passage of the planning application through West Oxfordshire District Council including contact with local councillors and contact with key supporters such as Visit Britain and Experience Oxfordshire.

To carry out a detailed report for the Society as they embark upon a search for a new home away from Peterborough and to explore a long-list of potential uses and activities that any new site could offer, promote and commercially exploit for the Society going forward.

Invited by Lord & Lady Guernsey to visit Packington Hall/Estate in order to review current projects & opportunities - and to work with them to help draft and promote a forward vision statement and strategy for the whole Estate in order to set the tone, objectives and direction for the Estate for the next decade and beyond.

To work with the Chairman and Trustees to drive and support the work of the Trust and in particular to review & lift the immediate performance of Beale Wildlife Park whilst also designing, promoting and delivering the forward vision and strategy for the whole estate for the next decade and beyond with key stakeholders both internally & externally.

Instructed by the Trustees to carry out a detailed review of the existing business and to present comprehensive findings within a Commercial Business Plan to take them through to at least 2030. The 72 page report contained 30 core actions, a detailed 10-point plan, 3 core project areas centred around People, Product and Performance – and a blue sky vision as an ultimate goal. Ongoing support to be provided to the new Director in order to embed the new business plan and to ensure its smooth and effective delivery.

To fully assess the public events sector and to identify interest in bringing some events into Wroxall Park for the first time in 2024 in order to test the site and in order to ensure smooth, problem free delivery of public events in this location. Successfully identified – and contracted – two major events for 2024 (Warwickshire Classic & Performance Motor Show and Warwickshire Game & Country Fair) and will help to monitor their delivery with a view to expanding the event calendar into 2025 and beyond.

Instructed by the Chief Executive and the Trustees to carry out a detailed review of the existing business and to present comprehensive findings within a detailed and costed Commercial Development report. The comprehensive report contained 40 core actions, a detailed 10-point plan built around Product, Environment & Place and Marketing & Performance, 4 core project areas centred around Park, House, Accommodation and Environment – and a blue-sky vision as an ultimate goal.