Hi, I’m Jo
I specialise in working with Third Sector organisations, and businesses that are working for good, to help them communicate vital messages well.
I’m an experienced brand strategist, graphic designer, project manager and speaker. I bring a lot of sector experience both from working internally and alongside charities for over 20 years..
I entered the sector in 2005 as Design Manager and then Brand Manager at RNID. After moving back to Cheshire I established JG Creative Communications, an award-winning design and branding agency, for 11 years. We specialised in working with charities on rebrand projects, websites, signage and ‘business as usual’ design, usually on a retainer basis.
Now I work as a consultant supporting organisations on both a one-off or a
retainer basis. I run a ‘virtual’ agency, bringing in long-term and trusted collaborators for each project. This flexible approach keeps my overheads low and enables me to offer real value for money in these challenging times.
I’m passionate about ensuring that a charity’s name, logo, look and feel, website and materials all effectively communicate what you do, who you are and why you’re needed. All work produced is bespoke, designed to promote you and engage with your audience.
My clients are both local and national and include Missio, Disability Positive, Ruby’s Fund and The Royal College of Midwives. You can see my latest work in the portfolio.
I passionate about the sector. I’m a trustee for a local charity and have run a free Charity Marketing Peer support group online for the last six years to support nearly 500 charity marketers.
There isn’t much I haven’t seen before and I am valued by all my clients, both CEOs and Marketing Managers, who often ask my advice or want to chat through issues and appreciate my creative thinking!
Contact me if you want to meet up. I love really good coffee and a good chat!