Impact in Action: Annual Report

sector - Not-for-profit, culture and sport

  • The challenge

    A charitable trust working across culture and sport needed an annual report that didn’t just tick a compliance box, it had to engage. With multiple stakeholders to serve, including the wider community, the report had to balance detail with clarity and insight with inspiration. We tackled complex financials, ensuring clarity without oversimplification. Real-world impact was brought to life through relatable examples, all structured to engage diverse audiences while staying true to the trust’s mission.

  • Our approach

    We led the content and design strategy to bring the trust’s year to life credible, compelling and outcome led. From clear financial storytelling and impact driven case studies to refined layouts and tailored messaging, every element was designed to resonate with all stakeholders and predominately the communities they serve.





  • Our recommendations

    Placing impact storytelling at the heart of future reports, using real examples to connect with diverse audiences. Financial information should remain clear and easy to understand, supported by visuals to enhance transparency and trust. Structuring content around stakeholder priorities, especially community relevance, to continue to drive engagement and reinforce the organisation’s strategic objectives and charitable compliance.

Leadership team around a desk
We wanted the report to do more than tick a box, it needed to show real impact, build trust and speak to the people who make it all possible. The final result did just that: clear, engaging and genuinely reflective of the year’s achievements.
— Iain Stevens, Senior Manager, ANGUSalive

OUTComes

  • A professional, visually engaging report that enhanced transparency and trust

  • Stronger stakeholder understanding of achievements and direction

  • Tangible impact communicated through real examples and clean data presentation

  • Continued support and engagement from core audiences

  • Communications planning and support for roll out

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