From commissioning to delivery, we know both sides of the table
At The Hayes Collective, our perspective is rooted in real-world commissioning and procurement practice. Before founding the Collective, our Director worked across local government and public services - shaping, procuring, and overseeing programmes where accountability and community voice had to work together.
Highlights of experience include:
Commissioning and contract management across a range of public and community services — balancing compliance requirements with meaningful engagement.
Designing and running procurement processes that attracted and assessed bids from third-sector and commercial providers, ensuring value for money and demonstrable outcomes.
Evaluating funded initiatives and programmes identifying what worked, where to adapt, and how to inform future projects.
Facilitating cross-sector partnerships between public bodies, voluntary organisations, and local communities - creating strategies that could be delivered both locally and system-wide.
Reporting to senior decision-makers by translating complex programme learning into clear, evidence-led recommendations at board and cabinet level.
Why this matters for you
We understand consultancy from both sides of the table:
What commissioners and funders need to see — evidence, rigour, compliance.
What organisations need to feel — partnership, clarity, and fairness.
This blend of independence, accountability, and humanity is what defines The Hayes Collective - helping organisations deliver work that stands up under scrutiny and stays true to the people it serves.
What others say
Trusted by charities, partnerships and local systems across the UK. Here’s what people have said about working with The Hayes Collective
“Hayley approaches evaluation as something collaborative and empowering, not just a reporting exercise. Her insight helped us turn feedback into learning we could act on - and our funders really noticed the difference in how we told our story.”
“Hayley helped us to step back, ask the right questions, and reconnect with our purpose. Her approach gave our team confidence to make decisions with evidence rather than instinct. It’s been transformational for how we plan and communicate impact, Thank you Hayley ”
“Hayley’s passion for co-production is second to none. She is knowledgeable, genuine and knows how to engage diverse groups to make sure lived experience has a true place at the table. An absolute pleasure to work with.”