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Principle Consulting signs #iwill Power of Youth Charter

Posted on November 22, 2022 (July 15, 2026)

November 21st-25th is #iwill Week 2022, bringing youth activists, supporters and partners together to learn, showcase and celebrate ‘pulling together for youth social action’. This includes inspiring debates and encouraging meaningful conversations around how to support youth social action into 2023. Principle Consulting believes that all children and young people should be empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities and broader society. As part of #iwill Week 2022, we are therefore proud to adopt the Power of Youth Charter, committing to growing the power of youth. […]

Principle Consulting celebrates Social Enterprise Day

Posted on November 17, 2022 (July 15, 2026)

As an award-winning not-for-profit dedicated to helping charities and socially-driven organisations achieve change through policy, public affairs and campaigns, Principle Consulting is proud to celebrate social enterprise in the UK and the difference it makes. […]

Stuart Andrew as civil society minister: what does it mean for the charity sector?

Posted on November 16, 2022 (September 29, 2023)

Last week, it was confirmed that Stuart Andrew MP has been appointed as the latest Minister for Civil Society. Andrew has already been a minister in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) team since early September, responsible for sport and art, but now civil society, loneliness and youth have been folded into his brief, along with the separate world of tourism. But who is he, and what does this mean for charities’ relationship with the Government? […]

Principle shortlisted for PRCA-PoliMonitor Public Affairs Consultancy of the Year

Posted on November 3, 2022 (September 20, 2023)

As a social enterprise providing expert policy, public affairs and campaigns support to charities, we at Principle Consulting are proud to be a finalist at this year’s PRCA–PoliMonitor Public Affairs Awards 2022, for the ‘Consultancy of the Year’ Award! The full shortlist can be seen online here – good luck to all nominated and winners will be […]

Take-aways from party conferences 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022 (September 20, 2023)

Political party conferences aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I confess I quite enjoy them – the buzz, the vast array of debates and brilliant speakers at fringe events, the gossip – and this year’s did not disappoint. […]

Summer 2022 newsletter: what we’ve been working on & recommended reads

Posted on August 25, 2022 (September 20, 2023)

August is often a time when politics takes a back seat but that’s been far from the case this year. With the Conservative leadership contest which will determine our next Prime Minister ongoing and the headlines full of developments in the cost of living crisis, there’s no shortage of news to fill the void of Parliament being in recess. […]

Work experience blog 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022 (July 15, 2026)

Each year, we welcome students who are learning English as an alternative language to Principle Consulting for work experience. These blogs were completed by four recent students, reflecting on current political issues that are important to them. […]

Job opportunity: Senior Consultant (CLOSED)

Posted on May 25, 2022 (January 28, 2025)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our motivated team, who are passionate about supporting charities to achieve their aims. You will develop your understanding and experience of policy development, public affairs, campaigns and communications in a fast-paced professional environment. […]

Local elections 2022: tips for charity campaigning

Posted on April 6, 2022 (September 29, 2023)

On Thursday May 5th, large swathes of the country will go to the polls for local elections. All councils in Wales and Scotland are up for election, along with every London borough and a variety of other councils in England (33 metropolitan boroughs, 21 unitary authorities and 60 district councils, along with seven directly-elected mayors). Northern Ireland has no local council elections, but crucially is voting to elect its next 90-member devolved assembly. These elections are taking place against the backdrop of cost of living pressures and the crisis in Ukraine, but it’s an excellent opportunity to bring so many other issues to the fore as well. To make sure your charity approaches campaigning in the most effective way, here are our top tips for campaigning in the local and NI elections.

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