Training

I have spent 20+ years supporting VCSE organisations around Greater Manchester, most recently working as a social enterprise specialist but experience also includes work for and within charities and other voluntary led organisations.

Alastair has leadership experience that is riven with authenticity in the trenches after over 5 years as a CEO of a national charity, facilitating leadership support and development. He has been developing leadership teams from large household names to small businesses and charities, using his leadership experience, humour and approachable manner to inspire and inform growth.

Alastair helps organisations achieve their charitable objectives using facilitation and coaching, enabling leaders to get the best out of themselves and those who work with them.

Beyond Profit offers accountancy and governance support to charities, to help them improve their financial and governance processes, become more efficient, and grow their reach.

Whether you need a virtual finance director, a charity accountant, a bookkeeper, or support with your charity payroll, Beyond Profit will be able to help you, allowing you to get on with the important work of running your charity and supporting your beneficiaries.

Salford Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) is a local infrastructure organisation providing a range of support to voluntary, community and social enterprise groups and organisations.  This includes specialist capacity building information, advice, development support and opportunities for influence and collaboration.

Our trading services include:

I have over 20 years experience as an independent consultant with a proven track record of facilitating sustainable organisational and community change in the voluntary/community and public sector.

I have particular expertise in collaborative and asset based approaches to change designed to maximise engagement of all stakeholder communities, and building and maintaining effective partnerships within and between third sector organisations, the NHS, and local authorities.

I have been working as an organisational development consultant and trainer in the voluntary and community sector since 1995 – mainly in the Greater Manchester area.

Dave Packwood (founder of Dave Packwood Associates) has 30 years, experience in working within high performing children, young people and family services and voluntary organisations, ranging from small local groups to large national charities. The services provided include: