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The Positive Impact of Community Hubs: Why Social Spaces Matter More Than Ever
Community hubs are so much more than buildings. They’re places where people connect, feel safe, and find support, especially during times when…
About Faye
I’m Faye Ashton, and I’ve lived the challenges you face. After 23 years leading charities at the highest level, I created The Ashton Effect to offer the kind of support I wish I’d had: practical, empathetic, and designed to help you thrive.
Consultancy with heart and experience, empowering you to make a real difference where it matters most.
Guiding charities and community organisations with clarity, confidence, and 23 years of real‑world leadership.
The Ashton Effect is consultancy with soul: practical, purposeful and people‑focused.
- Real‑world experience: 23+ years in the charity sector, including CEO leadership
- Collaborative approach: I work alongside you, not above you
- Practical solutions: No generic advice, every solution is tailored to your needs
- Confidence building: Empowering your team to lead with purpose
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How Faye can help
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Consultancy & Project Management
Hands‑on help to keep your organisation running smoothly. Includes:
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Governance Services
Stronger governance = a stronger charity. Includes:
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Strategy Services
Clear, realistic, mission‑led planning. Includes:
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Culture Services
A strong organisational culture doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built through honesty, understanding, and shared purpose I support you to:
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Crisis Support
When things feel uncertain or urgent, I step in with calm, clear, experienced support to help you regain control. Crisis support includes:
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Marketing and Communications
Tell your story and reach the right audiences. Our marketing support helps you build a strong brand, engage supporters, and communicate your impact effectively.
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Courses coming up
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Volunteer Management Training 2 part Course
Practical, people‑centred training for stronger volunteer programmes
This two‑part online series gives you the tools and confidence to manage volunteers effectively from first contact to long‑term engagement. Across the sessions, you’ll learn how to recruit the right volunteers, create a welcoming onboarding experience, build strong relationships, and support volunteers…
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Volunteer Boundaries & Role Clarity
A practical 3‑hour online session that gives you clear, kind, confident tools for managing real‑world volunteer teams. Learn how to set boundaries, prevent role drift, and handle challenges calmly,using scripts, templates, and scenarios you can apply the very next day. Perfect for anyone who supervises volunteers.
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Dealing with Difficult Volunteers: Real Skills for Real Situations
A practical, honest and supportive online course for staff who regularly face challenging volunteer behaviour and need real‑world tools that actually work.
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News and thinking
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Why Working With a Consultant Can Transform Your Charity’s Impact
Running a charity is rewarding — but it’s also demanding. Between service delivery, fundraising, governance, volunteers, and constant change, many organisations simply…
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The Power of Volunteers
Why They’re the Heart of the UK Charity Sector Volunteers are the heartbeat of the UK charity sector. They’re the people who…