Flora Menzies

I collaborate with a wide range of clients in the cultural, heritage and third sectors across the UK, including museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres, sector support and community development organisations.

My holistic approach combines skills in evaluation and research, partnerships and audiences to support organisations to:

– think differently about challenges they face
– clarify and achieve their vision, mission and goals
– evidence the impact of their work, and embed a reflective culture

I am practical and personable, and listening and learning runs through all my projects. I work both on my own and with different collaborators, including as an associate of the Revels Office.

Clients

Current and recent projects include:

Evaluation and impact

– The Space and Museums and Heritage Highland and Islands Digital Heritage Network (funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund),
– BFI National Archive’s Audit to Access project (funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund)
– Collateral Echoes’ Recurring Dreams VR exhibition (at Site Gallery, part of Sheffield DocFest)
– Molendinar Community Centre (Glasgow)

Audience Development Strategy for The Belmont Cinema, Aberdeen

Governance and strategic planning for London Short Film Festival

Strategic fundraising and governance planning for Screen Alliance North

Income generation/Membership review and strategic planning for National Galleries of Scotland and National Museums of Scotland (as an Associate of the Revel’s Office)

Sector research reports for Film Hub Scotland and Clean Break Theatre Company

Qualifications

MA with first class joint honours in History and Italian at University of Glasgow.

I’m a trustee of Edinburgh Filmhouse.

Experience

I have over 16 years experience in the cultural and charity sector. I have been freelancing for 2.5 years and have delivered projects that both specialise and combine evaluation, research, strategic support, income generation and facilitation skills with clients across the UK. My final role prior to going freelance was Head of Audiences and Business Development at UK-wide film education charity Into Film, and I have also worked at in audience development and grant management at Film London and marketing and membership at Curzon Cinemas.