Claire Aston

Strategic Communications Consultant

A strategic communications professional with over 20 years' experience in the NGO sector and beyond, I can help organisations achieve their objectives through clear, targeted, communication.

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A change communications expert, I have global experience of virtual working and managing, and ensuring stakeholders are engaged well.

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I'll listen to your needs, and create a plan to tell the right story, to the right audience, using the right channels, at the right time.

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Clear, calm and collaborative, I can hold the big strategic picture, whilst honing in on the detail. With experience in delivering media and PR across advocacy, fundraising and supporter engagement projects, I can provide a plan that will enable you to deliver your objectives.

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A trained print journalist, I can also find the story in any project and deliver that to your target audience with clear and engaging copy.

About Me

Strategic Communications Professional

An experienced senior communications professional, I've run teams and projects globally, most recently as Head of Strategic Communications at Christian Aid (pictured).

Overseeing voice and brand across the charity's global audiences, I also led the external stakeholders global communications plan during a major strategic review and change process.

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In the UK, I've run communications, media & PR teams in England and Scotland, delivering comprehensive & high quality coverage for organisations and coalitions such as Stop Climate Chaos & the DEC.

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A trained print journalist, who cut my teeth on The Church of England Newspaper, I've reported from Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

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Known for my calm and collaborative leadership style, I nurture new talent and can build a sense of team, even virtually.

I have a BSc in Psychology from Southampton University, and a PostGraduate Certificate in Charity Marketing and Fundraising from London South Bank University.

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With a lifelong interest in education, I'm a governor of my local Church of England Primary school, focusing on vision and values, personnel and leadership development.

Contact Claire

Communications strategy thrown up in the air?
Overwhelmed by the sudden need to produce engaging copy?
Coronavirus has challenged us all.
Book a free 30 minute consultation to see how I can help.

+44 7961 303481