Why us?
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We bridge the fields of strategy, finance, and impact. Our work is grounded in the rigour of HM Treasury Green Book standards, ensuring every plan and business case stands up to scrutiny. But we go further; embedding socio-economic value, sustainability, and stakeholder involvement at the core. We help organisations and investors make decisions with confidence, knowing they deliver both financial returns and lasting social impact.
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What we do
We are a boutique consulting firm providing expert strategic advice to businesses, local authorities, and social enterprises. For over a decade, we have been the trusted partner for leaders requiring robust, evidence-based analysis to secure funding and drive growth.
Our core expertise is in developing robust business plans, evidence-based feasibility reporting, resource efficiency strategies and compelling business cases grounded in Treasury Green Book methodology. We provide rigorous options analysis, econometric modelling, and socio-economic impact assessment to de-risk decisions and demonstrate tangible value to investors and stakeholders.
How We Deliver Value:
Evidence-Based Strategy: We move beyond theory. Every recommendation is supported by rigorous quantitative analysis, robust econometrics, and a thorough evaluation of options.
Green Book Excellence: We build investment cases that withstand scrutiny, meticulously applying HMT Green Book standards to appraise options, quantify benefits, and justify expenditure.
Impact Quantification: We translate social and environmental goals into measurable economic value, creating powerful narratives for funders and stakeholders through sophisticated socio-economic impact models.
Managed Execution: We provide the expert project management to implement the strategy we help you create, ensuring a seamless path from analysis to outcome.
Why Partner with Us?
Boutique Agility, Deep Expertise: Access senior-level attention and a curated network of specialists focused exclusively on your complex challenges in funding and impact.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are measured by your success. Our focus is on delivering tangible, measurable results—whether it is capital secured, impact validated, or a project delivered.
Decade of Trust: Our long-standing relationships with clients across the private and public sectors are a testament to our integrity, expertise, and impact.
Your Next Step:
Ready to build a compelling, evidence-backed case for your project? Let’s discuss your strategic challenges.
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Who are we?
Hugh Thompson
MSc
Leigh Champagnie
PhD
Karen
Grierson
MSc
Hugh's passion for social enterprise and environmental advocacy is at the heart of his drive to spread positive impact. He is a vocal advocate for the circular economy, conservation, and resource efficiency.
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Hugh is a seasoned Strategic business consultant and a driving force behind sustainable growth for companies across the UK. He applies a data-driven approach, providing expert strategic guidance on functional, operational, and value chain strategies. Hugh is meticulous in his approach to conducting detailed socio-economic impact assessments and business case development, providing partners with a clear, data-driven path to decision making & success. He has been a advocate for environmental challenges since 2003, helping to model more sustainable approaches through his early adoption of circular economy and resource efficiency practices.
Dr Leigh Champagnie is an educator, engineer and sociologist, with over thirty years’ experience in the fields of engineering, sustainability and construction.
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Leigh is a highly experienced researcher and consultant in the field of sustainability. With a strong background as both a civil engineer and entrepreneur, he possesses the analytical and evaluation skills to provide valuable insights and solutions. His work is currently focused on renewable energy adoption in the UK, where he leverages his deep understanding of the factors influencing this critical transition. Leigh's commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is further demonstrated by his work in designing and patenting innovative devices aimed at solving real-world challenges.
Karen Grierson brings a diverse range of entrepreneurial knowledge and strategies with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry.
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Skilled in Marketing Management, Business Planning, Coaching, Sales, and Retail. A strong entrepreneurship professional with an MSc International Business, Karen lectures at Sheffield Hallam focusing on International Business.
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Questions And Answers
By only engaging casework that can be delivered successfully, CSR Host Consulting has retained a very high success rate.
Our fees are very reasonable and vary from case to case. They are tailored to your budget, which means you can spread our services over a defined period. Please visit our Terms of Business page to read about our general fee policy and other policy commitments.
The process for consultancy is well framed. We will generally have review your enquiry before presenting you with a set of tasks that will achieve your objectives. You can see the process at the following link https://csrhost.co.uk/consultancy-process/
Yes, phone and mobile phone lines are open from 9am until 18:30 Monday to Saturday. You can always find someone at the other end of the phone.
We provide pro bono services on a regular basis. Once retained by a charity, we can discuss which elements of our work can be provided on a volunteering basis.
A problem solving approach requires a comprehensive understanding of your enterprise. So, we listen to every detail, exhaust the possible solutions, and structure a personalised case for your enterprise.