What People Say
Revised Business Plan - Read – Horn of Africa “Nick Price helped us in writing our Business Plan. It was very easy to work with him as he did not dominate us but helped us to think strategically, reflect questions and respond appropriately. We found him very helpful to work with”. Abdisamad Ghelle, Chair
Strategic Review and Revised Business Plan - BECON (Black Minority Ethnic Community Organisations Network) North-East “Nick provided valued support to BECON's Board of Trustees and management team in the preparation of a new business plan. Nick's approach was fresh, objective, balanced and measured.” Abdul Khan Chief Executive, BECON
Small Enterprise Development - National Beekeepers Association of The Gambia “Nick brought about attitudinal and professional change due to his hard work and dedication”.
Momodou Bah General Manager, NBAG 2008
Senior Team Development, Customer Consultation and Strategic Planning
– Stepney Bank Stables (Newcastle) “Nick became involved with our organisation when confidence and morale was low. He doesn’t have a magic wand but he did give us what proved to be a clear lead and direction at what was a very difficult time. This was presented in plain practical steps that made sense to all concerned. I found him friendly and professional, extremely flexible and, very able to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds” Susan Tron MBE, Manager, Stepney Bank Stables, Newcastle 2008
Governance Review, Business Planning and Succession Planning – Meadowell Connected (North Shields)“Nick facilitated a training session with board members to identify their strengths and weaknesses. The session was structured and easy to follow. The outcome being it was quite apparent the need to strengthen the Board, formulate a strategic plan and prepare for succession planning. Nick has worked diligently with the Project Manager with regards the Business plan and has guided the Board in terms of roles and responsibilities and succession planning. His patience, enthusiasm and professionalism are exemplary”. Carole Bell MBE Project Manager Meadow Well Connected 2009
Role Definition and Business Planning – Hammersmith & Fulham Refugee Forum (London) “Nick Price supported us in clarifying our role, our objectives and our delivery through working closely with us in re-developing our Business Plan. This was done very successfully and all outcomes were achieved.
Nick delivered high quality work, his commitment and time management was highly appreciated.
He adheres to the principles of equality and respects his obligations. He demonstrated a good understanding of the needs of refugees in the UK”. Emad Al-Hamadani Co-ordinator Hammersmith & Fulham Refugee Forum 2009
Citizens’ Consultation for Whole Systems Strategy for Older People – Luton Borough Council (with Peter Fletcher Associates) “Nick effectively captured the views of a wide and diverse range of older people. He has the ability to go into an area within a short period of time, put people at ease and get them to open up with their views. Not many people have this skill!” Peter Headland Consultation and Community Engagement Manager, Chief Executives Department, Luton Borough Council 2010
Facilitation of event to establish Senior Directors’ Task Group – Sunderland City Council
“Sunderland Council was able to make significant progress in developing its approach to supporting local communities, bringing together a wide range of work streams through a two-day event that Nick Price facilitated. The use of external challenge and support helped the senior group work together and the event was a great success”. Sarah Reed Assistant Chief Executive Sunderland City Council 2009
Future Options Review of North-East England Strategic Migration Partnership “Nick helped us with some complicated issues which involved both strategic and operational challenges. His consultancy skills meant that he was sensitive to partners and staff needs and concerns. His facilitation skills also helped us through the tricky process of taking on board and planning the implementation of the challenging recommendations for improvements he provided us with”.
Simon Underwood Head of Social Policy and Inclusion Chief Executive's Office Newcastle City Council 2010
Options Appraisal for establishment of Cross-Sectoral Partnership for Equalities – East of England Region “In January 2010 MENTER (East of England Black Minority Ethnic Network), on behalf of the Regional Equalities Working Group, appointed consultants Nick Price and Ranjana Bell to work with the Group to help it decide its strategic future direction. Their high quality work helped a very diverse range of partners from both public and voluntary/community sectors. We were extremely pleased that the consultants understood the brief so well. They asked the right questions and produced an excellent report that met all partners’ expectations”. Ila Chandavarkar Chief Officer MENTER 2010
Strategic Review encompassing Positioning Assessment, Governance and Leadership functioning, Business Planning and Culture development – North of England Refugee Service “Nick has a wide and long history and experience working with the Voluntary sector and communities in the North East. Nick provided an excellent away days for The Trustees/ Board of Directors of the North of England Refugee Service and another day for its SMT and project leaders, followed by a comprehensive report supporting the outcomes of the two days.
Nick demonstrated excellent and realistic knowledge of the current circumstances and challenges facing the Third sector. All was relevant and useful to steer the commissioned tasks”. Daoud Zaaroura Chief Executive North of England Refugee Service 2010
Business Plan for Company Start-up - Positive Support in Tees Community Interest Company“We worked with Nick Price to prepare our Business Plan as we established a Community Interest Company. Nick was easy to work with and we were able to have a very constructive dialogue which has seen us achieve the outcome of an extremely effective document which has been well received by funders, customers and stakeholders. Nick was able to turn round our work to very tight deadlines.”Dave Barras, Chief Executive Positive Support in Tees Community Interest Company 2010