consultancy
At Urban Curiosity, we believe that creativity fuels positive social change. We help London’s community leaders, non-profit professionals and mission-led companies design effective strategies that make sense for your organisation and the communities you serve.
Whether you need to engage communities, build meaningful partnerships, secure sustainable funding, or lead with more clarity, we’re here to help.
HOW WE HELP
Our approach is people-centred and highly practical. And most importantly, we support leaders, not just organisations because the right support at the right time can change everything.
Community Engagement Strategy
Strong communities start with connection. We help organisations develop engagement strategies that inspire trust, spark curiosity and boost participation.
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, inspiring real action.
Embedding wellbeing – creating community initiatives that prioritise creative health, resilience, and social inclusion.
Fundraising & Income Generation
Want to get off the funding merry-go-round? We help organisations identify and secure sustainable funding and build diversified income streams that align with their values.
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 organisation’s growth.
Venue hire and creative programming – transforming spaces into vibrant, revenue-generating community assets and offering communities engaging events.
Corporate & Philanthropic Partnerships
Identifying and cultivating ethical partnerships – connecting with philanthropic and corporate partners who share your mission.
Developing 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
Places tell stories. Spaces shape experiences. We help organisations take a creative, participatory approach to placemaking that ensures public spaces are inclusive and inspiring.
Culture-led placemaking – using arts, storytelling, and shared
experiences to create places that bring people together.
Walking as a creative & social practice – encouraging mindful,
immersive ways of engaging with London’s urban spaces.
Greening urban areas – helping communities design nature-led
initiatives for better wellbeing and climate change resilience.
Panel talks & community forums – hosting conversations that bring together diverse voices to shape the future of public spaces.
leadership
development
Leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about leading with clarity and intention. We support new and experienced leaders in finding their voice, shaping conversations and advocating for systemic change.
Regenerative working – encouraging sustainable ways of working that
prioritise wellbeing, staff retention, and long-term impact.
Strategic influence and thought leadership – supporting changemakers to
position themselves as sector leaders who can shape the conversations that matter.
Peer support circles and mentorship – creating spaces where changemakers can exchange best practices, share challenges and build resilience together.
Partnerships &
Relationship Building
Collaboration is a catalyst for innovation. We help organisations build partnerships that are rooted in trust, shared values and work that matters.
Cross-sector collaborations – facilitating partnerships between community organisations, public bodies and mission-driven companies.
Equitable relationship-building – 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 – designing open, honest spaces for changemakers, community members and industry experts to improve understanding and explore possibilities.
Let’s Work Together
Ready to make a positive change in your London community? Let’s talk.