The company offers strategic communication, reputation management, community engagement, digital and marketing services to public and third sector organisations in the UK.
The company delivers managed contracts for communications services for local government and other public bodies; provides interim placements of communications staff across public sector clients; designs and delivers behaviour change and other marketing campaigns; provides digital communications services across its client base; delivers and utilises quantitative and qualitative research activities to deliver its work; and provides creative services including graphic and web design.
The business is being sold as it is no longer utilised by the shareholding entity and presents considerable potential for growth under the impetus of new ownership. Offers invited.
Key Highlights
- A multi-award-winning company that adheres to and develops industry quality standards – recognised as a thought leader in its field.
- A 20-year-plus history of supporting communication improvement in the public sector by offering board-level consultancy.
- Primarily operates with local government, with projects also secured within healthcare, emergency services and the third sector.
- Members of the management team are invaluable to the continued smooth delivery of the company’s services; they can also manage day-to-day functions without the board’s input.
- Operates in a hybrid manner from premises in South East England and can be effectively managed from any location.
- Various operational efficiencies are due to be implemented in this financial year, covering the introduction of new technologies and services; reviews of workforce development; and increased business development and marketing activity.
Financial Highlights
- Draft YE23 turnover of £3.18m.
- 30% of active clients generate repeat business, with approximately 70% of the business’s overall income deriving from existing relationships.
- Circa 14% of the turnover is attributed to contracts, many of which are retained on a rolling basis.
- Pipeline of potential projects valued at £500k; one major opportunity may secure £250k.
