"We believe that expert project management and communications are at the heart of realising creative and enterprising ambitions."

We are an ethical social enterprise working exclusively for the third sector, arts and culture and public sectors.

At Dovetail we operate a learning culture, and we aim to build training and mentoring elements into our Aristocrat slot game development process. We recognize that learning the intricacies of slot game design can be difficult, and strive to offer guidance to our team every step of the way.

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We believe relationships matter most. Because we are never hit and run, our clients benefit from collaborations with some of the most talented, well placed and creative people and organisations in the North West.

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Our Museum

Our Museum

"...a programme where shared reflection and self-knowledge are prized – rather than the 'right'...

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Variety of Memories

Variety of Memories

What lessons can the past teach us?  How best can we learn from the experiences of others, and...

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Preston People Panorama

Preston People Panorama
A Dovetail Original

A ground-breaking photography project, with a strong contemporary mix of art and heritage, has...

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Me and My Panorama

Me and My Panorama

‘A view that exists, but that we cannot see’ inspires Preston’s young photographers to...

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Bringing our public engagement expertise to universities and science - SW HE STEM

Bringing our public engagement expertise to universities and science - SW HE STEM

“We can really dynamically show the difference we have made and why this work is important -...

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A little about us...

The way we work means that for our clients a little investment goes a long way.

Experience tells us that you won't necessarily have a large budget, but what you do have is a wealth of potential within your organisation, just waiting to be tapped. We work with you to realise this - to help you attract new clients, partners and funders, to motivate staff and volunteers, to inspire stakeholders, as well as alerting the public to what you are doing and what you want to achieve.

The Dovetail Difference

We don’t start by talking budgets with you. If you have a serious ambition for your project we can offer a free ‘surgery’ to find out what you do and where you think you want to be, the challenges you face and how your work benefits others. We can work with you to build a tailor-made package of support that makes the most of your assets and brings the best value to what your organisation is doing.

In today’s difficult climate, the Dovetail Difference may just give you the edge you need to survive and thrive.

Our work is not a cost, it’s an investment.

Julia Brosnan

Julia did her degree at the Univeristy of Hull and went on to do research at the University of Oxford. She went onto work as a producer on Radios 2 and 4, and went on to write for a number of publications including The Guardian, The Independent, The New Statesman and numerous local papers and magazines. For some years she was a regular contributor to The Big Issue and the Manchester Evening News, and has worked with various TV programmes including regional and local news. She retains many of her cross-media contacts, and continues to work on a weekly programme for BBC Radio Manchester.

Julia worked as a writer/producer at Manchester College where she developed and delivered a range of training programmes for corporate clients including British airways, DHL and The Post Office. She went into PR and organisational development 15 years ago and has worked in several local authority press offices/comms teams, and on a number of regeneration projects. She particularly enjoys working with arts organisations and projects involved with social change. She is co-founder of Mish Mash cabaret, which gives a platform to unusual and unlikely talent.

Frankie Mullen

Frankie has a background in publishing, regeneration and arts/culture. She has extensive experience in developing and managing a variety of projects specialising in social regeneration and culture including North City Live and Give it a Go: The £5k Challenge, a flagship social enterprise development project for Lancashire. She was project manager for Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery and also delivers strategic marketing and communications leading the public engagement side of Dig Manchester, Manchester’s hugely successful community archaeology dig for five years and managing the PR for Cohesion Live. She is highly experienced in development work with third sector organisations, undertaking a major perception and operational review for Addiction Dependancy Solutions.

Frankie graduated from University of Hull, followed by research at Laban Centre for Dance and Drama, University of London Goldsmiths' College. She has developed a range of training programmes for community and voluntary groups, and delivers training on board development, organisational development and communications within cultural organisations. Frankie is a SFEDI Accredited Training Mentor.

Frankie is a Trustee of Venture Arts, an arts organisation working with people with learning disabilities. She also sits on the Leadership Group of RAPAR (Refugee and Asylum Seekers Participatory Action Research).

Our take on...

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

June 10 2013

On May 31st 2013 Lunchworks welcomed Ruth Daniel - music pioneer, global event producer and economic activist. Ruth turned Un-Convention - a collective of...

Our Museum

Our Museum

May 10 2013

"...a programme where shared reflection and self-knowledge are prized – rather than the 'right' and 'wrong' way to do things."

MaD - A Revolution in Drama

MaD - A Revolution in Drama

June 8 2012

MaD Theatre Company has been with us for over 12 years, making them one of our oldest clients. MaD is one on the most original and ground-breaking...

Lunchworks with Emma Clarke

January 18 2011

Out to Lunch

August 20 2010

Let's Get Together

July 14 2010

Launching a Website

July 14 2010

More blog posts

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

June 10 2013

On May 31st 2013 Lunchworks welcomed Ruth Daniel - music pioneer, global event producer and economic activist. Ruth turned Un-Convention - a collective of...

Lunchworks with Aziz Rashid

Lunchworks with Aziz Rashid

January 18 2011

October 2010

Head of Regional and Local Programmes for the BBC in the North West of England, Aziz...

Lunchworks with Emma Clarke

Lunchworks with Emma Clarke

January 18 2011

September 2010: Mind The Gap

On Friday September 24th, Emma Clarke, premiere voice-over artist and 'voice of the tube' talks about her work as a...

Let's Get Together

July 14 2010

Launching a Website

July 14 2010

More blog posts

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

June 10 2013

On May 31st 2013 Lunchworks welcomed Ruth Daniel - music pioneer, global event producer and economic activist. Ruth turned Un-Convention - a collective of...

Our Museum

Our Museum

May 10 2013

"...a programme where shared reflection and self-knowledge are prized – rather than the 'right' and 'wrong' way to do things."

MaD - A Revolution in Drama

MaD - A Revolution in Drama

June 8 2012

MaD Theatre Company has been with us for over 12 years, making them one of our oldest clients. MaD is one on the most original and ground-breaking...

Lunchworks with Emma Clarke

January 18 2011

Out to Lunch

August 20 2010

Launching a Website

July 14 2010

More blog posts

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

Lunchworks - Ruth Daniel

June 10 2013

On May 31st 2013 Lunchworks welcomed Ruth Daniel - music pioneer, global event producer and economic activist. Ruth turned Un-Convention - a collective of...

Lunchworks with Aziz Rashid

Lunchworks with Aziz Rashid

January 18 2011

October 2010

Head of Regional and Local Programmes for the BBC in the North West of England, Aziz...

Lunchworks with Emma Clarke

Lunchworks with Emma Clarke

January 18 2011

September 2010: Mind The Gap

On Friday September 24th, Emma Clarke, premiere voice-over artist and 'voice of the tube' talks about her work as a...

Let's Get Together

July 14 2010

Launching a Website

July 14 2010

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We can work with your organisation at whatever stage you're at. If you'd like to talk to us give us a call or contact us by email.

Frankie Office: 0161 236 2522 Mobile: 07775 635674

Julia Office: 0161 236 6662 Mobile: 07870 306867

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