Communications, engagement and social impact for the built environment.
The Consult is the independent consultancy of Jennifer Ball. I work with developers, architecture practices and organisations shaping places, helping them build their reputation, involve communities and deliver social value.
I provide strategic advice and practical support through ongoing partnerships, embedded roles and individual projects.
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What I do
Communications and reputation
I work with organisations to get clear on what they want to be known for and how to reach the right people. That can mean refining their corporate positioning, securing media coverage or creating editorial content.
Community and stakeholder engagement
Through public consultation, co-design and youth programmes, I find out what matters locally and create ways for people to shape decisions about their neighbourhoods.
Social impact and social value
Community funds and local partnerships are two ways to put commitments into practice. My role is to shape programmes around what people need, get them up and running and report on what they achieve.
The Consult on Substack
I write about community engagement, co-design and how people help shape the places around them. Drawing on my work across the built environment, I share ideas, observations and questions about whose voices get heard, how decisions are made and what meaningful involvement looks like in practice.