
We are a team of heritage and NLHF consultants who between us have helped over 100 clients deliver organisational change and community transformation through successful project development and delivery.
Many of us have worked on major projects in-house whilst others have held senior positions within the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Together, we have worked closely with a range of councils, heritage trusts, museums and volunteer-led organisations.
We also have an impressive track record as NLHF consultants and in place-making and regeneration initiatives but it is our combination of passion and enthusiasm for heritage and culture, coupled with meticulous project planning and management that sets us apart from other heritage consultants. But don’t just take our word for it; we come highly recommended by our clients:
“I was very impressed with Tricolor’s comprehensive methodology and their thoroughly professional approach. They demonstrated a clear understanding of how their project’s work fitted into the strategic picture and how heritage and culture can drive regeneration.”
Simon Britt, former Principal Conservation Officer, Bassetlaw District Council

Sarah
Dowd
Managing Director
Sarah Dowd
Managing Director
Registered consultant and monitor for the Wellcome Trust and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sarah specialises in regeneration, strategic project development and organisational resilience that makes a genuine difference to people and places.

Frank
Crosby
Director
Frank Crosby
Frank Crosby
Director
Over 30 years of hands-on strategic and tactical experience at one of Britain's best-loved museums, Imperial War Museums Duxford, Frank Crosby is an author of 17 books on aircraft and naval vessels and Tricolor's resident historian.

Janina
McBride
Director
Janina McBride
Janina McBride
Director
Direct from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Janina McBride has 13 years’ experience in the cultural heritage sector, supporting, developing, delivering and leading complex, multi-stakeholder and multi-discipline projects. Janina brings expertise in visioning, business planning and financial sustainability, audience development and organisational resilience.

Gwendolen
Powell
Associate Director
Gwendolen Powell
Gwendolen Powell
Associate Director
Gwendolen Powell is an experienced heritage enthusiast and interpretation specialist with a background of over seventeen years working in curatorial and learning teams in museums and arts organisations.

Emma
Shirtcliffe
Senior Project Manager
Emma Shirtcliffe
Emma Shirtcliffe
Senior Project Manager
With an MA in Museum Studies, Emma Shirtcliffe undertakes options appraisals, feasibility studies and business plans. She has an interest in strategic management and planning, particularly when it comes to marketing and development.

Kim
Stabler
Associate Director
Kim Stabler
Kim Stabler
Associate Director
Kim is a skilled and knowledgeable heritage consultant, with over 20 years’ experience in managing change to the historic environment.

Laura
Wakelin
Senior Project Manager
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Laura Wakelin
Senior Project Manager
As former Deputy Chief Executive at Black Country Living Museum, Laura Wakelin is a marketer by trade and a heritage enthusiast by hobby. She brings together her passions and experiences to help cultural organisations achieve success through audience-centric thinking.

John
Lancaster
Associate Business Consultant

Kevin
Brownridge
Associate Business Consultant
Kevin Brownridge
Kevin Brownridge
Associate Business Consultant

Jane
Beattie
Senior Project Manager
Jane Beattie
Senior Project Manager
Jane Beattie is a communications specialist with an ability to create mutually positive networks and connections. She has worked in both the public and private sector and has a lifelong interest in heritage and culture. Jane often takes the lead on Tricolor's consultation and research delivery.

Jamie
Taylor
Storytelling Consultant

Helen
Rana
Research & Business Development Manager

Richard
Godfrey
Digital Consultant
Richard Godfrey
Digital Consultant
Richard specialise's in working with Senior staff from a non-technical background ensuring that they have the knowledge and understanding to maximise their investments in technology.

Nick
Hewitt
Head of Collections and Research
Nick Hewitt
Head of Collections and Research
I grew up surrounded by military and naval history, and it was probably inevitable that I read history at Lancaster University and then studied for an MA in War Studies at King’s College, University of London. At King’s I decided to specialise in naval history, thanks to the inspirational teaching of the renowned naval historian Professor Andrew Lambert. Ever since then I’ve been a passionate advocate for the often-overlooked stories of sailors in the world wars.
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