Good policy changes lives

About us

Upstream is a consultancy dedicated to good policy.

We work for public bodies, companies and charities. We provide them with research, strategy and improvement support.

We offer this on public services, economic development, sustainability, and placemaking.

We help organisations go upstream: understand their purpose, define their challenges, and achieve their goals.

Good policy changes lives. We exist to fulfill that potential.

We want to work with public bodies, companies and charities who share that ambition.

We think the best advice mixes different skills. We combine elements of management, research and public affairs consultancy.

We draw on experience in a diverse range of sectors and policy fields.

This blend offers organisations new ways to think, plan and act.

Researching new ideas, developing policies, and analysing political and delivery risks.

Helping leaders and organisations understand their purpose, perceptions, and future direction.

Operational advice, development and planning, as well as classic evaluations, social research and impact assessment.