Welcome
I’m Sam Boyd, a UK-based social impact and influencing consultant.
I help organisations drive change in practice, policy and perceptions.
I’m passionate about creating change with frontline insight and lived experience at the heart.
My impact with charities has included:
Doubling the government grant given to all prison-leavers
Winning Best Arts & Culture Podcast 2023 (British Podcast Awards)
Growing direct delivery to reach twice as many young people
Increasing revenue from £400,000 to £1.3 million.
Recent Work
From redesigning services to reshaping whole systems
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Transforming Switchback's reach and impact
I led Switchback’s transition into influencing, helping the charity become a leading voice in criminal justice and deliver real policy change driven by young prison-leavers.
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Co-founding a street food social enterprise
I launched Kitchenette Karts, a food truck backed by the Mayor of London, supporting young people gain skills and build thriving careers in hospitality.
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Helping Settle change the care system
I’m currently supporting award-winning charity Settle to start influencing change across the care system, rooted in the voice of young care-leavers and Settle’s frontline expertise.
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Breaking down barriers to social entrepreneurship
As Chair of the Year Here Foundation, I’m leading efforts to widen access to social entrepreneurship and break down barriers faced by underrepresented groups.
In The News
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Sam on BBC News
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Sam on BBC Politics
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Sam at the Justice Select Committee
What I Offer
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Strategy & Impact
Clarify the impact you want to make, and a create a clear plan to get there.
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Policy & Advocacy
Develop a compelling agenda, shape the debate and inspire real change.
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Communications & Campaigns
Refine your messaging, raise awareness and change the narrative.
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Involvement & Engagement
Amplify the voice and power of people you support.
Who I’ve worked with.
Latest Writing
I’m also a photographer
