We believe in the power of communities and work to support and advise many large and small bodies within the sector. In many cases, our work focuses specifically on helping to secure funding and deliver projects. Our goal is to help each client reach their full potential and maximise their impact. As experienced consultants, we understand that meeting your goals is vital. We take pride in making sure we understand both what you are looking to do and the unique nature of your organisation.
We offer a wide range of help and support to assist you in reaching your goals. Our approach is built on lots of real experience securing funding and delivering projects across the public, private, education, charitable and community sectors. You can be sure that everyone working on your project will have experience of delivering similar projects.
We offer professional support to not for profit organisations of all sizes including:
It's important when working with Not for Profits to have a clear framework of values
to complement those of our clients and partners. Heaward
Solutions business is built on the values explained below:
At Heaward Solutions we work hard to operate and grow sustainably, this means we focus not only on profit but also our impact on people and the planet.
This ‘triple bottom line’ informs everything we do, including both the projects we take on and the benefit that our work brings for clients, the wider community and the environment.
As part of this commitment, we are proud to support the 2016 Global Conscious Business Declaration.
Heaward Solutions can draw on many years funding, sports development and project management experience as well as a strong background in key allied areas. We have also assembled a team of experienced specialist partners whose support we can draw upon when needed to provide clients with a comprehensive service.
Leading our team, Andrew is a graduate of Bradford University having completed a BA (Hons) in Community Studies (Leisure & Recreation). In 2023 he also completed his MBA at Keele University.
Andrew’s career launched in 1994 working for Teignbridge District Council before moving for a more senior role to Devon County Council. Both posts focused on sport, leisure and youth work. At Devon County Council his role included developing an innovative outdoor pursuit’s based youth empowerment project. There he discovered his talent for fundraising and project-based work successfully securing his first major grant, £30,000 to fund one of the Royal Yachting Associations’ first mobile Topper dingy fleets.
Andrew is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, and also a full member of both the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
1997
In 1997 Andrew moved to work a more senior role for Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council where he spent several years in a leisure development function delivering a range of community sports development and facility development projects. This included developing the new £7.25m Pingles Leisure Centre where he played a key role in the successful Lottery bid preparation team.
2001
2001 saw Andrew move to the first of a number of strategic management positions within Stoke-on-Trent City Council. He worked there for over 16 years in a range of roles, Starting off using his funding expertise as Funding Officer and progressing to Sports Development Manager through to five years spent as the General Manager for the Sport and Leisure Service with specific responsibility for policy and strategy, sports development and community sports facilities.
2007
Andrew’s work is heavily influenced by his passion for innovation and creating opportunities for people to take part in sport. Central to this was five years leading the unique Municipal Journal 2007 award-winning Closing the Gap Programme. This later led to his creating Stoke-on-Trent’s StreetGames programme, which soon became one of the UK's largest and most successful initiatives of its kind and resulted in his receipt of StreetGames prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Doorstep Sport award in 2016.
2016
A crucial aspect of Andrew’s work is his ability to synthesise complex concepts into coherent, engaging and persuasive text. This valuable skill has seen him lead the delivery of over £36.5m to support small community-based revenue projects and major multi-million-pound schemes. Andrew has also gained experience preparing successful bids to host prestigious events such as the UK Corporate Games and secure major awards such as Stoke-on-Trent’s designation as European City of Sport in 2016 and Milton Keynes designation for 2020.
1997
In 1997 Andrew moved to work a more senior role for Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council where he spent several years in a leisure development function delivering a range of community sports development and facility development projects. This included developing the new £7.25m Pingles Leisure Centre where he played a key role in the successful Lottery bid preparation team.
2001
2001 saw Andrew move to the first of a number of strategic management positions within Stoke-on-Trent City Council. He worked there for over 16 years in a range of roles, Starting off using his funding expertise as Funding Officer and progressing to Sports Development Manager through to five years spent as the General Manager for the Sport and Leisure Service with specific responsibility for policy and strategy, sports development and community sports facilities.
2007
Andrew’s work is heavily influenced by his passion for innovation and creating opportunities for people to take part in sport. Central to this was five years leading the unique Municipal Journal 2007 award-winning Closing the Gap Programme. This later led to his creating Stoke-on-Trent’s StreetGames programme, which soon became one of the UK's largest and most successful initiatives of its kind and resulted in his receipt of StreetGames prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Doorstep Sport award in 2016.
2016
A crucial aspect of Andrew’s work is his ability to synthesise complex concepts into coherent, engaging and persuasive text. This valuable skill has seen him lead the delivery of over £36.5m to support small community-based revenue projects and major multi-million-pound schemes. Andrew has also gained experience preparing successful bids to host prestigious events such as the UK Corporate Games and secure major awards such as Stoke-on-Trent’s designation as European City of Sport in 2016 and Milton Keynes designation for 2020.
Angela joined the company in 2020 and has fast become a key team member. A natural communicator with excellent skills in business administration, Angela ensures that our client's projects are delivered on time and everything runs smoothly. With a diverse employment history, Angela brings valuable expertise in the employability, education, training, advice and guidance, and therapeutic sectors.
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