Lodestone’s Story
Over a decade ago Lodestone’s co-founders set out to deliver unparallelled impact across public affairs and communications. Since then, our award-winning team have become acknowledged leaders in the field, with a strong track record of driving change and reshaping reputations. Our integrated approach seamlessly cuts through the noise to provide authentic, tailored advice.
We are a proudly purpose-led, believing it is actions, not words that drive engagement, advocacy and change. We specialise in public affairs, corporate and strategic communications, reputation management, political intelligence, media training, and political due diligence.
Our Insights
Our expert team provides strategic advice with integrity. We combine unfiltered guidance, a holistic mindset and creative curiosity to help you achieve your goals. Our Insights page brings these strengths together with clear analysis and understanding to support your planning as the political landscape evolves.
Our Team
We are a team of trusted advisers with an unmatched track record shaping policy and enhancing reputation. Our team is packed with sector expertise drawing from experience spanning the public sector, research, strategic communications and advising Secretaries of State.
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“Lodestone helped us to refine and focus our public affairs approaches so that our communications became tighter and our efforts more targeted. As a charity with a huge impact but a tight budget this support and advice has been invaluable. Everyone we work with on the Lodestone team is always intelligent, insightful, well connected and well informed, and a delight to work with.”
“Our objective was raising our profile in the political sphere and working with Lodestone has really brought that on. It’s a really refreshing approach that Lodestone takes. It’s looking at our individual problems and making bespoke solutions for how to address them whether that’s with politicians or by doing wider campaigns.”
“Lodestone supported Nominet in delivering a roundtable in the House of Commons on Defending the Free and Open Internet, featuring high level political and industry speakers, including the relevant minister, their shadow and a select committee chair. The Lodestone team offered expert, bespoke support across the entire project from concept to delivery, using their experience in the tech sector and vast network to curate an event which was timely, relevant and of interest to parliamentarians and industry leaders. Lodestone helped us in securing the desired outcome of positioning Nominet as a leading convener in this space.”
“Lodestone provide PICTFOR (APPG for UK Tech) with secretariat services and are responsible for curating the annual events programme, holding regular policy discussions with our industry members and parliamentarians. Lodestone’s vast network in the tech sector is invaluable to PICTFOR which prides itself on championing diverse voices from across the sector. Lodestone have grown the PICTFOR membership, creating a broad church of diverse members who contribute to and sponsor our dynamic events.”
“Lodestone supported Birmingham City University to deliver an event in the House of Lords to promote our work on diversity in the creative arts. The event was a phenomenal success – the expertise, advice, and contacts Lodestone brought to our event was without doubt key to its smooth delivery, attendance by key stakeholders and the wonderful feedback we have received. It was a genuine pleasure working with the team and we absolutely couldn’t have done it in the way we did without them.”
“Lodestone has been an invaluable partner in helping us navigate complex political and communications challenges. Their strategic counsel and ability to open doors with key stakeholders have significantly strengthened our reputation across the industry. The team combines deep expertise with a collaborative approach, making a real difference to our identity, positioning, and ability to influence the conversations that matter.”
“Lodestone have worked with us in lockstep to build our reputation and clout with govt and other leaders. They offer us excellent and direct advice, support, and ideas. They are extremely good at what they do!”
“Lodestone has helped Unipol illustrate what is possible beyond the norm in a manner that offers insight, support and confidence. Lodestone give organisations the scaffolding needed to improve.”
“A friendly and helpful team, who provide support when it is needed and not just when it is asked for.”