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Advisory & research

Clarity in complexity

We work with boards, founders and investors to strengthen governance, clarify leadership roles and align decision-making with strategic intent. Our advice is discreet, collaborative and grounded in behavioural and organisational insight. Whether navigating succession, reviewing board composition or planning through transition, we help ensure leadership structures are coherent, credible and built for long-term value.

Advisory services

Boards face greater expectations than ever from investors, regulators and society. We provide structured and discreet support to help directors lead with confidence, especially during periods of transition, scrutiny or growth. Our work is grounded in governance insight, behavioural analysis and long-term alignment.

Board governance

We conduct structured reviews of board effectiveness and composition. Our work supports boards in adapting to growth, enhancing oversight and aligning governance with purpose and strategic direction.

Market benchmarking

We provide external benchmarking to inform board and leadership planning. This includes market insight on talent availability, peer remuneration, and structuring roles to support evolving organisational needs.

Leadership succession

We advise on CEO and senior leader succession, working with boards and investors to assess internal readiness, define future-fit leadership and plan for long-term continuity and credibility.

Strategic structures

We support leadership during periods of change, helping to design effective advisory boards and clarify roles and reporting lines. Our focus is on strengthening leadership clarity, cohesion and contribution.

Strategic leadership scenarios

We are engaged at pivotal moments when leadership decisions will shape the future of the organisation. Our work brings structure, discretion and behavioural insight to support high-stakes appointments and strategic clarity.

Growth or investment

The organisation is entering a new chapter. We help appoint leaders who can scale operations, build internal capability and engage investors without losing sight of long term purpose.

Succession planning

A senior leader is preparing to step aside. We support organisations to plan and manage succession in a way that maintains stability, reflects organisational values and secures long term alignment across leadership and stakeholders.

Governance change

The board is evolving its structure or composition. We support non executive appointments, inclusive succession and governance reviews that enhance oversight and alignment.

Diversity and culture

The leadership team needs to reflect a wider range of lived experience. We support clients to broaden perspectives at the top, improve collective judgement and strengthen cultural alignment across the organisation.

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If your board is navigating change, planning succession or reviewing its governance, we are available to support with clarity and discretion.

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Email | hello@philanthrope.co.uk​

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Manchester | Holyoake House M4 4AH

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