Harlow Consulting In the News

Harlow Consulting, a leading provider of research and consulting services based in Harrogate, has announced two new hires as the agency, founded in 2019, experiences rapid growth.

Harlow Consulting, a fast-growing young business in Harrogate, has committed to giving back to the community with its charity and volunteer work.

Since 1571, people flocked to Harrogate for its medicinal waters, now the spa town’s business community is tapping into its feel-good vibe.

An independent evaluation from researchers at Harlow Consulting shows the concept of Brickwork Masterclasses, which are delivered on sites across the country, has resulted in positive change.

Harrogate Business Profits People and Planet A fast-growing young business in Harrogate has pledged to use their success to ‘give back’ to the environment and their community. Harlow Consulting has been recognised by World Land Trust for donating 1% of its annual turnover to the charity. Launched in Harrogate in 2019 by directors, Clare Vokes and Jennifer Brennan, the full-service research and evaluation agency operates across the UK. Since their foundation, Harlow Consulting has had a remarkable revenue growth at a rate of 220%. Jennifer said: “I think the success is due to the fact that we’re really driven by our values. We were motivated to create a business that we would want to work in ourselves - one that invested in its people, and the planet, while delivering innovative, value-driven research work.” Their directors have over 30 years combined research experience in a wide variety of sectors including construction, heritage and healthcare. They also work extensively in the education sector, and develop qualifications, standards and apprenticeship frameworks. Clients include the NHS, Historic England and Skills Development Scotland. Its findings inform strategic and policy developments, and help to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Their donation this year to World Land Trust’s Plant a Tree and Buy an Acre programmes resulted in 670 native trees planted in Borneo, Brazil and India, and the safeguarding of 33.5 acres of threatened habitat in Argentina, Brazil and Kenya. 

When friends Jennifer Brennan and Clare Vokes decided to set up in business together it was something of a leap of faith.