Hi, I’m Jill.
I’m a non-profit founder and co-director with a skillset across business start-up, organisational management, product development, project and change leadership to cultural, creative and customer strategy. I live in Croydon.
I love to:
- nurture curiosity and explore what could be
- define vision and strategy to make ideas happen
- help groups and teams find their why
- foster and support pathways of change
With my team, we can help you to:
- explore stories of identity and community
- co-produce accessible equitable spaces
- co-create manifestos and shared promises
Your voice was so valuable in these sessions.
– workshop leadership support, 2023
I find your voice and presence really reassuring and strong.
Working together…
My main job is running A Collective.
I consult for small businesses and non-profits who seek to improve their operations and outcomes to create long-term success for them, their staff and clients.
I often work one-to-one, ‘behind the scenes’, to talk through sensitive and complex operational issues, bounce ideas and thoughts with.
I can explore culture and dynamics, challenging assumptions in a non-judgemental way.
I can listen and observe and reflect on ‘how it is’ whilst gently moving things towards positive progress in actionable chunks.
I can lead one-off workshops or support larger programmes of change, especially for those seeking their why as much as their how.
You can also work with me and my team via my CIC or creative practice:
Founder and Co-Director
Work, social, health and wellbeing opportunities for autistic and similarly neurodivergent people without intellectual disability, in and around Croydon.
acollective.org.uk
Bea and Jill: creative duo
Consulting, collabs and workshops exploring identity and neurodivergence, community, online existence, accessibility, alternative digital art and gamification.
bea-and-jill.com
I really love the way your mind works. You don’t sugarcoat
– fellow workshop participants, 2024
anything and you’ve been so honest about your own challenges.
It’s been so refreshing to see.
First steps…
I mostly take on clients who are working for good – non profits, other social enterprises – where there is synergy in values and ambition. I offer pro bono support and mentoring wherever I can.
I love walking – on fine weather days, I walk for about 1.5 hours – you’re welcome to join me and talk for free. If the weather is bad, I can be tempted into chatting by the offer of a decent Americano.
For more information on my background, please see my LinkedIn.