consultancy

At Urban Curiosity, we believe creativity fuels positive social change. We bring people together to inspire communities, strengthen connections and spark lasting impact.

We partner with community organisations, local authorities, public sector teams, CICs, business improvement districts, developers and ESG managers to deliver work that makes a real difference.

HOW WE HELP

Our approach is practical and people-centred, giving you the right support at the right time. We bring fresh thinking and clear direction so you can engage communities, build partnerships, secure funding and lead with confidence.

We can work together on a single project or through Curious Counsel — a flexible monthly subscription for on-call advice and programme support that keeps your projects moving and ideas flowing, with predictable monthly costs.

Community Engagement Strategy

Co-creating with communities: moving beyond consultation to true collaboration, so communities shape the spaces, services and initiatives they need.

Storytelling for engagement: making your organisation’s vision compelling and clear, which inspires real action.

Embed wellbeing priorities: creating community initiatives that focus on creative health, resilience and social inclusion.

Income Generation & CURRICULUM DESIGN

Consultancy and advisory services: helping organisations monetise their expertise without losing focus on service delivery.

Training and workshops: developing bespoke, paid learning experiences that support your mission.

Venue hire and creative programming: transforming spaces into vibrant, revenue-generating community assets and offering communities engaging events.

Corporate & Philanthropic Partnerships

Prospect engagement: identifying and cultivating effective relationships with philanthropic and corporate partners.

Compelling proposals: crafting powerful stories that help prospects understand how your organisation is the best fit for their strategic priorities.

Joint funding bids: bringing organisations together for collaborative fundraising approaches that unlock more opportunities and benefits more Londoners.

placemaking

Culture-led placemaking: arts, storytelling and shared
experiences to create places that bring people together.

Walking as a creative and social practice: mindful, immersive ways of engaging with London’s urban spaces.

Greening urban areas: helping communities design nature-led
initiatives for wellbeing and climate resilience.

Panel talks and community forums: creating events where diverse voices gather to shape the future of public spaces.

leadership
development

Regenerative working: encouraging sustainable ways of working that prioritise wellbeing and staff retention enabling people to do their best work and create lasting impact.

Strategic influence and thought leadership: positioning changemakers as sector leaders who can shape the conversations that matter.

Peer support circles and mentorship: creating spaces to exchange best practices and build resilience together.

Partnerships &
Relationship Building

Cross-sector collaborations: facilitating partnerships between communities, public bodies and corporates.

Equitable relationships: ensuring collaborations are mutually beneficial, values-driven and effective.

Team-building workshops: strengthening collaboration, creativity, and trust within and across organisations.

Roundtables and knowledge exchange: spaces where stakeholders can share insights, improving understanding and explore new possibilities.

Let’s Create Positive Change!

We can work together on a single project or through Curious Counsel — a flexible monthly subscription for on-call advice and programme support that keeps your projects moving and your ideas alive. Let’s have a chat.

  • "My advice to anyone thinking of working with Clare Barry is be honest, trust her and know you will be better for it. Our association is 40 years old this year, which meant looking at ourselves with fresh eyes and a trusted, respected critical friend. Clare provided that perspective and more."

    Mrs S Elie MBE, Executive Director
    Somers Town Community Association

  • “Clare delivered a wonderful guided walk in the woodlands at Memorial Hospital to take our staff on a much needed break from their daily pressures and reconnect with their senses and nature. Staff found it really useful. A highly recommended experience to mitigate the impact of our busy lives.”

    Karen Janody, Sustainability Manager
    Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

  • “Clare worked with us to revise our corporate fundraising. It’s always a good sign when someone takes the time to understand the reality of what you do, reflect on and digest it. Looking at our strategy differently has set us up for our next cycle of fundraising feeling motivated and refreshed.”

    Paul Crozier, CEO
    Holborn Community Association

  • "As a contributor to our online MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing course, Clare shared her many years of practical expertise in this area with warmth, kindness and openness. Students benefitted immensely from her knowledge of facilitation and thoughtful reflections on being a writer in the world."

    Dr Megan C. Hayes, Lecturer
    Teesside University