"Elliot Harris did a great, professional job handling the due diligence for our purchase of MedTec. The information was clear,thorough, and easy to follow, which made a complex process much more maneagable. His input was both informative and reassuring, and I would happily recommend his services."

Robert Urry-RAD Addictive

 

"Elliot was first introduced to our charity by a Trustee. There was a clear requirement for a full governance review. From the moment you first meet Elliot, you know this gentleman knows his stuff! Elliot is a calm and assuring person, during our first project he highlighted challenges and clear solutions to help us reach our objectives. Since then, Elliot is on my personal mobile speed dial, every time there is a strategic decision or similar, a quick call or email and without hesitation he is there to support us and the charity. As they say in boxing, it’s who you have on the ringside that makes a champ."
Parvez Bhatty - Trustee

"Many thanks for these Elliot, I am new to this role and to the charity sector as a whole and your updates are very useful and interesting. Keep ‘em coming!"
Alex Aucutt-Ford - Governance and Compliance Manager, Charities Trust

"I worked with Elliot for many years while I was CEO of a charity and its trading subsidiary. I always found his advice sound and thorough, but also pragmatic. He acquired an in-depth understanding of the issues facing the charity and trading company and his advice was therefore specific and on the mark.”
Sue Thorn - Sue Thorn Consulting

"Elliot has been an inspirational guide to our company for the last 20 years, during which he has seen us through feast and famine. The company would not be the success it is today without his help."
Cedric Daniels - Guy Raymond Engineering

"Having had initial discussions the Trust Board decided to engage Elliot to provide us with a ‘Governance report’. This he did on time, on budget and in great detail. His work included reading an enormous amount of paperwork – minutes, leases, constitution, policies etc. – in a short space of time, a series of interviews with Trust officers and compiling a detailed report for our consideration. The report itself was both thorough and easy to read. Elliot presented his report to the Trust, again via ‘Teams’, and the very diverse group of Trustees were highly complimentary about the depth and breadth of his work. He clearly ‘got it’ – he understood our challenges and highlighted, with 23 detailed recommendations, a possible set of steps leading to a way forward for the Trust. We now look forward to implementing his suggestions and working together in the future."
Ian Sharpe - Secretary, Sharpe's Pottery Heritage and Art's Trust.

"I have enjoyed a fruitful working relationship with Elliot spanning many years. He has added both guidance and value to this practice, and to our clients, and I am more than happy to offer my full endorsement to his services. Elliot provides a calm oasis of support in an otherwise hectic, and sometime stressful, world."
David Cheyette - Cheyette & Co

"Elliot lent his financial and overall business expertise to Leicester College for many years as a member of the Corporation (Governor) and notably as a committed and forensic Chair of the Audit Committee. The College, its Corporation and Executive benefited enormously from his knowledge, advice and guidance over a challenging period, and continues to operate successfully."
Verity Hancock - Principal

"Dear Elliot, Thank you for your terrific efforts with the report."
Professor Andrea Novelli - European Congress of Chemotherapy

"It has been a pleasure to work with you for 16 years and your support has always helped inspire me so a big thank you to you Elliot."
Debbie Ince BDO

"Elliot went out of his way to speak about CSR at our Newport Women's Business Club and blew the ladies away. He went above and beyond and we are so impressed with his knowledge and passion. We highly recommend Elliot as a speaker for your business event."
Angela de Souza - Women's Business Club

"Elliot is the best kind of expert - knowledgeable, patient and a joy to work with. He approaches the projects with enthusiasm and a keen interest in the client, providing wherever possible a range of options with recommendations that are straightforward and practical. I would not hesitate to recommend him - his support is first class!"
Rachel Hayward - Ask the Chameleon

"Elliot tailored his presentation on Risk Management to the needs of our Trustees and delivered a highly engaging session with just the right mix of presentation, group work and discussion which kept our Trustees involved throughout. His session was enhanced by his demonstration of a not only an in depth knowledge of risk, but also of the charity sector, and he had taken the time and effort to understand what we were about as an organisation and how risk might affect us."
Brian White - The Together Trust

"Elliot's ability to understand both the letter and spirit of good governance along with the detailed priorities of the charity commission and how to address their concerns is in my view second to none. His advice was absolutely invaluable in helping us adopt the correct structure and secure our registered charity status. I have no hesitation in recommending him for any governance challenges, no matter their complexity."
Rend Platings, CEO Sugarwise

"Elliot Harris of Strategy & Governance was invited by Leicester Children’s Holidays to review, report and offer recommendations on matters relating to Governance, our Constitution and policies and procedures. The process included interviewing Trustees and staff alike to gain first-hand knowledge of not only where we are currently but also where we want to be in the future. Elliot has been thoroughly professional, communicative, approachable and most importantly able to work to tight deadlines. As a result of this positive experience the charity are now working with Strategy & Governance to implement a number of his recommendations."
Deepak Rajput - Trustee

"In these unpredictable and unprecedented times charities need to be responsive and initiative, but remain accountable. My fellow Dyspraxia Foundation trustee @strategyandgov has forgotten more than what most of us know about charity governance. Give him a follow."
Steven Duckworth - Trustee and Healthcare Commissioner

"Thanks again for another insightful blog Elliot, as ever full of understanding but with extremely practical guidance for busy people looking for help governing their charity."
Chris Knight - Solicitor Veale Wasborough Vizards LLP

"Thank you Elliot Harris for your presentation this evening on the Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee, very comprehensive and extremely well explained. Invaluable!"
Devin Popat - Trustee

"I met Elliot via LinkedIn and it became clear very quickly that he was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in Charity Governance. Not only that but he’s competitively priced for the level of and quality of service he provides. He made the whole processes of a Governance Review easy for us, with clear expectations on both sides laid out from the start. We were really happy with the process and with the recommendations which will stand us in good stead for the future. We’d definitely work with Elliot again and would happily recommend his services to others.”
Lynne Laverty - Director of Autism Services, Centre for ADHD & Autism Support

"Elliot gave an excellent, succinct, up-to-date governance refresher for the BSA board. He tailored the 1.5hr session to the board's recent interests and also made some recommendations based on his preparatory research about the BSA. All attendees found it useful and interesting - I'd recommend Elliot to any trustees seeking a refresher on the main responsibilities of charity boards"
Kathrine Mathieson - CEO, British Science Association

"And if you want to know about charitable or CIC governance and strategy Elliot can take out the mysticism and ground you in reality."
Sarah Morrell - Natural Mindset Limited and Counsellor

"Thank you Elliot for an excellent presentation on risk for business owners and charities at last week’s NWN. "You are a complete natural when it comes to public speaking!"
Nisha Thakor - Smith Partnership

"I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for introducing me to Elliot. His valuable and insightful advice, as well as his clear and effective guidance, have proven to be tremendously helpful."
Yiyu Yu - Founder and Director East London Cultures School CIC

"Thank you for your work,I really appreciate it and happy to recommend you to our contacts along with approaching you for any future work"
Mark Parker - Director MetaB3e Ltd

"I think this is helpful support for our position and gives us some useful suggestions for implementing this change. Many thanks."
Mark Lloyd - CEO the Rivers Trust

“Elliot undertook an investigation for us last year into a complex and unusual governance matter.  His work was thorough and detailed. He drew on his substantial charity governance experience to enable him to tease out the key issues and ask the right questions. His investigation report contained sensible findings and recommendations that our trustees accepted in full. We enjoyed working with Elliot and would not hesitate to engage him again in the future if a suitable project arose”
Martin Parker - Head of Governance and HR, Westway trust

"Elliot has now reliably helped with structure, governance and Charity Commission liaison with two UK registered charities I've been a founding trustee for. Achieving formal registration for a new charity is not at all a straightforward process. There are a lot of considerations and potential pitfalls to be aware of. Elliot understands this world very well and has never failed to provide practical support and appropriate, actionable advice. We recommend him without hesitation."
Rend Platings - Trustee-Namysto

"I have worked with Elliot for many years and his skills and experience are top notch."
Gordon Carmichael - CEO UK Business Advisors

"Elliot Harris is a truly valuable member of the UKBA team and a great example of the wide variety of skills and experience available in UKBA."
David Lee - Growth Strategy Consultant

"Thank you Elliot Harris for being both an excellent Facilitator and listener as well as keeping everyone focused on the mission."
Souha S. Kanj, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FRCP, FESCMI, FECMM President, International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC)

"Thank you for the slides and the training for trustees. We learned a lot from this training."
Celso Oliveira - ETAP

"The British Mycological Society needed to conduct a full review of its financial status and processes, to help inform long-term strategy and shorter-term financial management. Elliot delivered a thorough and insightful financial review, carefully assessing our income streams, including investments and membership revenue. Using his understanding of the charity sector, Elliot was able to offer practical and forward-looking suggestions for income generation and diversification, with well-considered ideas for opportunities and partnerships that aligned with the society’s values. Elliot’s final report was detailed and well-written and, alongside discussion of the key points with a small group of the society’s council members and staff, provided valuable insight. Elliot was consistently pleasant and professional to work with, making the process both productive and enjoyable."
Dr Emma Thompson - Executive Officer

"I've known Elliot for over 8 years and I've always found him to offer great insight into client work. We have worked together with a variety of clients both within Merger and Acquisition and Business turnaround . Elliot has carried out Financial Due Diligence as well as Forensic Activities when required.I have found his knowledge and Support invaluable both for us and our clients and I've really enjoyed working with him."
Richard Olsen - Pegasus Funding Solutions

"Great to attend the UKBA meeting today on Zoom. Thanks to Elliot Harris for a pertinent and professional presentation on business risk and governance"

Bob Clarke-UKBA