We exist because too many organisations doing vital work are being overlooked

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FL Collaborative Consulting was created to help values-led organisations navigate systems that often feel inaccessible, overwhelming, or designed for larger providers.

Because the organisations closest to children, families, and communities are often the ones holding the deepest insight.

But insight alone does not always create sustainability.

This work bridges the gap between meaningful impact and strategic visibility, helping organisations strengthen their structure, communicate their value clearly, and access funding opportunities with more confidence.

Kindle Strategic Clarity Conversation
£95.00

Gain clarity, confidence and a practical plan for your next steps.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by commissioning, unsure how to position your service, or uncertain where to focus your time, this conversation is the best place to start.

During this focused 60-minute session, we'll explore your organisation, your goals and the challenges you're facing. Together, we'll identify your priorities, uncover opportunities and create a clear action plan tailored to your organisation.

You'll leave with practical recommendations, greater confidence and a clearer understanding of what to do next.

Ideal for:

  • Occupational therapists and other AHPs

  • Therapeutic and specialist children's service providers

  • Charities, CICs and small organisations

  • Anyone looking to become more commission-ready and sustainable

What's Included

✓ 60-minute online strategic conversation

✓ Review of your current position and priorities

✓ Expert commissioning and business development advice

✓ Tailored recommendations specific to your organisation

✓ Written summary of key actions and next steps

✓ £95 redeemable against future consultancy within 30 days

Who it's for

This conversation is perfect if you are:

  • Unsure where to start

  • Trying to understand commissioning

  • Refining your service offer

  • Preparing for funding or procurement opportunities

  • Feeling stuck and needing an experienced strategic sounding board

Who it isn't for

This probably isn't the right service if you're simply looking for general business coaching or marketing advice. The conversation is specifically designed for therapeutic, health, education and children's service providers wanting to strengthen their organisation through commissioning, strategy and sustainable growth.

What happens afterwards?

Every organisation is different. Following the conversation, you may decide to:

  • Continue independently using your action plan

  • Complete one of the FLCC Blueprint resources

  • Attend a Commissioning Made Simple workshop

  • Receive further strategic consultancy tailored to your needs

There is no obligation to continue.

Commissioning and funding systems can feel confusing, inconsistent and out of reach. Especially for smaller and values-led organisations. You’re doing incredibly work, but gaining visibility and securing sustainable funding shouldn’t feel so hard.

The challenges you face, I understand

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Complex Systems

Navigating commissioning, procurement and funding can feel overwhelming.

Visibility

It can be difficult to communicate your value in a way that commissioners understand.

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Sustainability

Building services that are financially viable and mission-aligned is a constant challenge.

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Opportunities

Knowing where to look and how to approach funding and partnership opportunities can be hard.

Growth

You want to grow your impact and business without losing sight of your values or purpose.

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That’s where I come in.

I bridge the gap between meaningful impact and strategic visibility, helping you strengthen your organisation, communicate your value clearly, and access funding and partnerships you need to thrive.

Why organisations choose FL Collaborative Consulting

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I understand commissioning

I’ve worked on both sides of the table.

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I make complex things simple

I turn confusing systems into practical actions.

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I keep you focused on what matters

Strategy that stays true to your values.

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I give you honest practical advice

No jargon. No fluff. Just what works.

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I help you create sustainable growth

So your impact can last and grow.

Professional headshot of Fiona Corless, Founder of FL Collaborative Consulting, Occupational Therapist and strategic commissioning consultant specialising in children's services and therapeutic providers.
  • 15+ years as an Occupational Therapist

  • Senior leadership in children’s services

  • Commissioning and market development expertise

  • Supporting providers to become commission ready

About Fiona

Experience that makes a difference

Behind every conversation, workshop and strategy is more than two decades of experience working alongside children, families, therapists, commissioners and public sector leaders.

I'm an Occupational Therapist by background, but my career has taken me far beyond clinical practice. I've worked across NHS, Local Authority and voluntary sector services, supporting organisations to improve outcomes for children and families while navigating increasingly complex systems.

Over the last 10+ years, I've specialised in commissioning, market development and service transformation, working with providers, commissioners and senior leaders to design services that are relevant, sustainable and centred around the people they support.

Alongside my professional experience, my personal journey as a charity founder, foster carer and parent of a child with complex needs has given me a deep understanding of the realities that values-led organisations face every day. I know what it feels like to balance purpose with limited time, funding and capacity.

That's why FL Collaborative Consulting isn't about generic business advice or corporate jargon. It's about helping organisations communicate their value clearly, understand what commissioners are looking for and build sustainable services without losing sight of why they started.

“I believe that every organisation has the potential to make a greater impact.

My role is to help you unlock it”

What drives me

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My values guide everything I do

Integrity

I do what I say I’ll do with honesty and transparency.

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Compassion

I care deeply about people, purpose and positive outcomes.

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Curiosity

I’ll ask the right questions and challenges constructively.

Determination

I’m committed to helping you overcome challenges and succeed.

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Collaboration

I believe we achieve more when we work together.

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Let’s create lasting change together

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your organisation to the next level, I’m here to help you find clarity, build confidence and make a lasting impact.

Kindle Strategic Clarity Conversation
£95.00

Gain clarity, confidence and a practical plan for your next steps.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by commissioning, unsure how to position your service, or uncertain where to focus your time, this conversation is the best place to start.

During this focused 60-minute session, we'll explore your organisation, your goals and the challenges you're facing. Together, we'll identify your priorities, uncover opportunities and create a clear action plan tailored to your organisation.

You'll leave with practical recommendations, greater confidence and a clearer understanding of what to do next.

Ideal for:

  • Occupational therapists and other AHPs

  • Therapeutic and specialist children's service providers

  • Charities, CICs and small organisations

  • Anyone looking to become more commission-ready and sustainable

What's Included

✓ 60-minute online strategic conversation

✓ Review of your current position and priorities

✓ Expert commissioning and business development advice

✓ Tailored recommendations specific to your organisation

✓ Written summary of key actions and next steps

✓ £95 redeemable against future consultancy within 30 days

Who it's for

This conversation is perfect if you are:

  • Unsure where to start

  • Trying to understand commissioning

  • Refining your service offer

  • Preparing for funding or procurement opportunities

  • Feeling stuck and needing an experienced strategic sounding board

Who it isn't for

This probably isn't the right service if you're simply looking for general business coaching or marketing advice. The conversation is specifically designed for therapeutic, health, education and children's service providers wanting to strengthen their organisation through commissioning, strategy and sustainable growth.

What happens afterwards?

Every organisation is different. Following the conversation, you may decide to:

  • Continue independently using your action plan

  • Complete one of the FLCC Blueprint resources

  • Attend a Commissioning Made Simple workshop

  • Receive further strategic consultancy tailored to your needs

There is no obligation to continue.

£95 (deducted from future support)