Stakeholder Management

Comprehensive stakeholder management  is an essential component of any successful comms strategy.

Astute and politically aware, Denford’s advice has always been of the highest standard.

- Senior government official

The team at Denford have a unique ability to turn research and policy into compelling media stories.

- Charity director

What helps is that Denford does wider marcomms and reputational management work so their understanding of the market overall - and how individuals sit within it - is unrivalled

- Education leader and opinion former

Our work with Denford has helped us grow awareness in the education sector – both with institutions, key influencers in the sector and in government.

- Education organisation CEO

Denford are able to transcend national politics and local realities. But, many firms claim to do this. What really distinguishes Denford from the rest are their connections into the sector at multiple layers and the strategic partnership they offer trusts to really shape their messaging, contribute to live debates, and enhance their ability to inform the issues which will have a profound impact across the sector.

- CEO of an academy trust

We support you with understanding when, and how, to engage with the full range of stakeholders – from local audiences through to national ones too. Our team has vast political experience working in ministerial, departmental, and constituency offices. We know how political and governmental processes work and how to shape important relationships with key decision makers.

  • Stakeholder mapping and planning
  • Drafting comms to establish and build relationships
  • Select committee training
  • Preparing responses to government consultations and select committee inquiries
  • Writing comms to key stakeholders, including MPs, peers and local councillors
  • Creating briefings on your work to send to relevant stakeholders, including ministers, MPs, councillors and wider opinion formers and influencers
  • Horizon scanning and keeping you aware of potentially relevant debates or policy papers

What We Do