Imogen Stanley is a Senior Consultant with expertise in research, evaluation, and policy development across employment and skills, public health, arts and culture, and community development. She has worked with national and local organisations to deliver research, evaluation, and strategic projects, helping clients understand impact, strengthen services, and develop evidence-based approaches to policy and practice.
Imogen has led and supported research and evaluation projects involving a range of methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, literature reviews, and stakeholder engagement. Her work includes evaluating leadership development programmes for Fair4All Finance within the community finance sector and conducting research for Local Trust on the role and effectiveness of time-limited trusts in the UK and US, drawing on case studies and stakeholder perspectives.
Imogen has experience managing complex projects, maintaining client relationships, and delivering high quality outputs. She is currently working on Project Keystone, a strategic review of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and its relationship with county associations. This work involves extensive stakeholder engagement, research, and analysis to identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, governance, and support for the local council sector.
Alongside her research and evaluation expertise, Imogen has contributed to policy and development projects, including guidance on local government reorganisation for libraries and archives. She combines strong analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex findings clearly and effectively, supporting clients to translate evidence into practical recommendations and action.
