Nick is a qualitative researcher and strategic consultant. He has worked on projects with nfpSynergy since 2008.

Nick has extensive experience in researching complex and sensitive issues, such as health, finances, identity, exclusion, bereavement; and in talking to diverse stakeholder audiences to inform strategic and brand decision-making. Nick combines his work in the not-for-profit sector with projects for government and commercial clients.

Nick has volunteered for NHS and community projects. Over the past 20 years, he has spent time living and working in rural East Africa; and he helped to establish an education charity that supports secondary schools across Kenya & Uganda.

Ian Scott Associate

Ian has for worked as a freelance consultant providing support to organisations in technology, media, the not-for-profit sector, and to high end golf-clubs.

Mhairi Guild Associate

Mhairi is an experienced researcher specialising in the voluntary and social purpose sector, who has worked client and agency-side and across quantitative and qualitative research.

Nick Rand Associate

Nick is a qualitative researcher and strategic consultant. He has worked on projects with nfpSynergy since 2008.

Rachael Walton Associate

Rachael Walton has over 25 years’ experience as a researcher. As a qualitative insight specialist, she has managed 100s of research projects and conducted 100s of focus groups and depth interviews.

Samiksha Rai Associate

Samiksha first joined nfySynergy in 2011 as a Business Development assistant. She has since moved on to work part-time, and supports the Finance team.

Sarah Eberhardt Associate

Sarah has over fifteen years of experience in research and the not for profit sector, working with a range of charities and public bodies. As an Associate for nfpSynergy, she focuses primarily on desk research and analysis.