Scenius
Consulting and Coaching

The Scenius Approach

The word ‘Scenius’ means collective genius.

In today’s complex and continuously changing world, we have found that the best results come from working in close partnership with our clients so that together we can activate collective wisdom or genius.

So rather than parachuting into an organisation, delivering a strategy or plan and then leaving, we prefer to work alongside our clients from initial brief, right through to implementation.

Our approach involves consulting with key stakeholders from the outset, tapping into their collective wisdom and experience. We aim to bring an ‘outside-in’ perspective to provide the objective 360 view needed for successful strategy and programme design and implementation.


We use a combination of consulting and coaching skills to deliver a range of services, including:

  • Fundraising strategy design and implementation

  • Marketing and Communications strategy design and implementation

  • Brand development and audience research

  • Change management and communications

  • Leadership development and coaching

  • Team-working and effectiveness


Scenius Consulting and Coaching was set up based on decades of experience in senior leadership roles, including:

  • Leading large multi-disciplinary in-house and project teams

  • Designing and implementing ambitious strategies from zero start

  • Setting up new teams, systems and processes from scratch

  • Bringing in more than £100 million in income

  • Marketing and communications awards

  • Professional coaching skills and experience

We bring literally hundreds of years’ professional experience from across the corporate, public and voluntary sectors. We have worked with employers and client organisations ranging from global corporations and blue-chip charities to social enterprises and SMEs.


Our team of Associates expands our range of skills and capacity, bringing specialisms in:

  • Alumni Relations

  • High Net Worth fundraising

  • Grant fundraising

  • Applied research for programme design

  • Process planning and implementation

  • Campaign and website project management

We offer a complimentary strategy session to prospective clients.

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“Their experience and expertise has been invaluable to us”

“Working with Scenius has been great – they have done everything they could to immerse themselves in our organisation, really understand our particular needs and tailor their approach. Their experience and expertise across the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications landscape is proving invaluable to us, as is their ability to translate that into clear and meaningful recommendations and suggestions.”

Justin Newman - Director of Strategy & Partnerships, Centre for Ageing Better

  • Strategic approach

    “Matt is a gifted fundraiser and marketer, with a strategic mind that offers both adaptability and focus. He has strong people skills, and leads by example. He understands the need to envision first and to take people on a journey in incremental steps … He would be excellent for any organisation looking for a new, clear direction in its Fundraising, Marketing and Communications functions, or to help with strategy in general.”

    David Smith—Chief Executive, Oasis Community Housing

  • Cross-team collaboration

    “As a senior manager Matt was a breath of fresh air, closely involved in meetings with my team and his direct reports as we developed the digital components of customer acquisition and retention campaigns across various brands. He was creative and always focused on ways to improve response rates and customer experience.”

    Charlie Couch—Search Marketing Specialist