We help teams reconnect with creativity

We foster curiosity and agility to unlock ideas with demonstrable impact.

We are thinkers, doers and enablers

We're not a consultancy. We're not an agency.

We're a partnership of advisors, researchers, tech consultants, AI trainers, artists, educators - even an improv comedian.

We get stuck in, united by a passion for unlocking creativity and proving that anyone can innovate.

We are led by Tom Parson.

Creative entrepreneur, coach and former agency owner. Nobody else in Greater Manchester has Tom's unique experience:

  • Nurturing 5 years as an educator and workshop facilitator with a passion for inclusivity.
  • Commercial 10 years as agency director and hands-on strategic leader.
  • Technical 20 years building digital products, masters-qualified in UX research.
  • Creative Philosophy graduate and 25 years as a musician and performer.

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Amplifier programme

Budget shouldn't be a barrier to innovation.

Our high value engagements fund pro bono support for innovative small businesses, grassroots communities and values-driven entrepreneurs.

Place for Youth

Place for Youth is a CIC empowering young people to turn places they live into places they love.

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Seed to Stage

Seed to Stage is a community-first learning programme for electronic music producers.

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Waddle

A new way to make friends through ad hoc meetups. Think Meetup.com meets Snapchat.

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Partnerships

We work in partnerships with clients who know they can achieve more.

Innovation stories

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