Dr Matt Plen – Education & Charity Consultant
"The best solutions emerge when diverse voices come together in genuine partnership. I've learned that lasting change happens through relationships, not just strategies."
Proven leader with 20+ years driving transformational impact for young people and communities
I'm not your typical consultant. As a former educator and recent charity CEO, I understand the real challenges you face because I've lived them. From organisational turnarounds to rapid scaling, from financial crises to strategic pivots - I've been where you are now.
What makes me different:
Hands-on experience: I've run charities with budgets from £1.2m to £6m and teams of 25-100 staff
Proven results: Doubled voluntary income, secured £2m+ in major grants, and delivered consistent organisational growth
Sector expertise: Deep knowledge across youth development, education, and community organising, with the academic grounding of a PhD in philosophy of education
My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and realistic. No ivory tower consulting - just proven strategies that work in the real world of charity and MAT leadership.
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