My portfolio: words that work
Explore a curated collection of storytelling I’ve created, including blogs, news, features, and complex pieces that inform, inspire, and engage readers. Each link showcases writing that moves people, sparks ideas, and demonstrates the power of well-crafted copy. Some client work is confidential under NDAs and isn’t shown here.
Demystifying Community Rewilding – Climate Action North.
An approachable guide to community-led rewilding, showing how local action can make a real environmental impact. Read the article.
Demystifying Net Zero for Small Businesses – Illuminem.
Insights and guidance on net zero for small businesses, simplifying complex sustainability concepts into actionable ideas. Read the article.
We need climate action on all fronts, everywhere, all at once - ChronicleLive.
Written on behalf of Climate Action North, this news feature brings their climate priorities to life, illustrating how local action can create real change. Read the story.
Durham Skin Lab Creates Safer, Better Sunscreens - Drum Business Park.
Client storytelling for Drum Business Park, spotlighting Durham Skin Lab’s mission, innovations, and local impact. Read the news article.
Company Expands Carbon Footprint Services for Clients – Absolute Quality.
Client‑focused storytelling showcasing Absolute Quality’s growth in sustainability services and the benefits for organisations tackling carbon management. Read the article.
Top 10 Office Items You Should Never Throw Away - Warp It.
A fun, practical, and surprisingly useful guide to common office items you shouldn’t toss. It highlights smart reuse and reframes everyday office waste, offering simple tips to reduce environmental impact at work. Read the blog.
County Durham Company Builds Largest Model Airliner in Its History - Drum Business Park.
A human‑interest story I wrote for Drum Business Park, celebrating local expertise and international appeal as a County Durham enterprise builds its largest model airliner to date. The story also attracted wider press attention, with coverage in The Northern Echo, Sunderland Echo, and Bdaily, amplifying the project’s reach and recognition. Read the original article. See The Northern Echo coverage. See Sunderland Echo coverage. See Bdaily coverage.
County Durham Wellness Company Celebrates Two Years of Magic and Miracles - Behind the Curtain.
I wrote this feature for Behind the Curtain, a wellness-focused CIC in Langley Park, Durham. It covers founder Ross Jameson-Laffey’s journey from corporate life to transformative workshops and retreats, their work with local businesses, the LGBTQI+ community, and Durham Prison, and the impact of wellness and mindfulness. Read the article.
How to Carbon Offset the Impact of Your E‑commerce Business – Sage.
A practical guide I authored for Sage guiding e‑commerce businesses through carbon offset options and actionable steps to support sustainability and reduce environmental impact. Read the guide.
Young People Lead Community Rewilding With National Lottery Support – Climate Action North.
Storytelling for social enterprise, Climate Action North, celebrating a youth-led community rewilding project funded by a National Lottery grant. I also wrote the successful Lottery bid, helping secure the funding that made the project possible. The story sparked wider regional press coverage, shining a spotlight on the project. Read the original story. See Bdaily coverage. Explore a Cultured Northeast feature.
Small Business Sustainability Plan Guide – Sage.
A practical guide created for Sage, offering clear steps and insights to help small businesses build sustainability plans. Read the guide.
Demystifying the Just Transition – Social Enterprise UK.
Breaks down the just transition into clear, actionable insights that connect environmental goals with social equity. Read the guide.
Surplus NHS Supplies Find New Life Helping Those in Need – Warp It.
A feature highlighting how surplus NHS supplies are repurposed to support communities and those in need. Read the story.
Navigating Conversations With Survivors – Universal Truth.
Thought leadership content ghostwritten for Universal Truth, focusing on empathetic communication and survivor care. Read the blog.
Demystifying Biodiversity Net Gain - Climate Action North.
An accessible piece that simplifies biodiversity net gain, translating complex environmental policy into practical guidance for businesses. Read the blog.
Empowering Your Workforce’s Wellbeing Makes Good Business Sense - Whitby Wellbeing.
An article exploring why investing in employee wellbeing benefits both people and performance. The piece outlines practical ways organisations can support their workforce’s health, happiness and productivity, making the business case for workplace wellbeing through action‑oriented insight. Read the article.
How AI and Automation Can Help You Work Smarter – Drum Business Park.
I wrote this article for Drum Business Park, drawing on advice from Ben Mushen, Digital Adoption Specialist, on using AI and automation to save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and improve business workflows. Read the article.
Demystifying the UK Environment Act – Climate Action North.
An informative article I wrote for Climate Action North that breaks down the UK’s Environment Act 2021 and what it means for organisations and businesses. The piece simplifies complex legislation, including environmental targets, nature protection, clean air, waste and water rules, into practical insights that help readers understand how to respond and act. Read the article.