Whether your objective is to change policy, raise your profile, influence tax or spending or build relationships, we support you to achieve your public affairs aims through advising on the most effective way to convey your messages to the right people.
You and the people you are communicating with need to be clear about your objectives. We work with you to identify what is feasible and will give you honest advice about your chances of success.
Preparing a database of the key national and local politicians, officials and advisers with an interest in, and influence over, your sector so that all communication is targeted at those most able to help.
At the UK level this includes ministers, shadow ministers, special advisers, MPs, members of the House of Lords and civil servants. Where relevant we also include elected members and officers at the devolved bodies and at the local level, we can cover everyone from councillors to mayors.
Helping you to prepare your messages and policy ‘asks’ in a way that will best resonate politically. We research the existing policy landscape to help you assess what is realistic and achievable and the evidence required to make your case.
Arranging meetings with key targets so that you can convey your messages directly. We help with all of the preparation from drafting the invite down to preparing an agenda and briefing you on key lines to take to ensure you make the most out of the meeting.
Organising online and physical events such as parliamentary roundtables or receptions to bring together key stakeholders. We also have extensive experience in organising visits to client facilities and supporting local teams to lead these.
Drafting well-researched submissions and briefings to underpin your messages and inform policy making. We can draft or review responses to government consultations and select committee inquiries and undertake policy research and analysis to ensure that your messages are presented in the strongest possible way to political and government audiences.
Working closely with your communications team to seek controlled media publicity when appropriate to raise the profile of your public affairs activity.
“We gave you a very difficult brief in a very short time but the event was a huge success and it was brilliantly organised.”
National Federation of ALMOs
“We have used Public Affairs Company on several occasions to boost our profile and help us communicate key messages to policy makers. They have helped us to clearly communicate some complex ideas. I would highly recommend them.”
The Association of Child Psychotherapists
"The Public Affairs Company successfully helped us to ensure a key piece of legislation addressed our concerns. I found their knowledge of the political landscape and willingness to support us invaluable and have no hesitation in recommending them.”
