The Whitehouse Consultancy is a specialist political and public affairs consultancy advising clients how best to identify, approach and influence the key decision makers of Westminster, Whitehall, Brussels and local government.
We are here to guide our clients through the political processes that determine public policy, in order to plan a route to success and to ensure they are addressing the right people, in the right way at the right time.
Our extensive experience and involvement in the political life of the UK and Europe enables us to provide guidance on the development and implementation of clearly defined strategies to achieve the objectives of our clients.
Every campaign is different, and we pride ourselves on developing a tailored strategy for each of our clients that best support their goals. Such a strategy will necessarily involve communications with a wide range of stakeholders and so Whitehouse also offer a full range of marketing and communication services, including media relations, to dovetail with the public affairs activity, in a fully integrated and comprehensive approach.
With offices in both London and Brussels, we are ideally placed at the heart of national and European decision making.
Testimonial
The British Olympic Association
“...the BOA undertook a major political lobbying exercise to convince government and opposition parties of the merits of launching a London bid for 2012 Olympic Games.”
“The political strategy required detailed planning and careful execution if it was to stand any chance of success. Christopher Whitehouse’s guidance in this respect was fundamental to the outcome. A variety of mechanisms were used to engage cross party key decision makers and opinion formers across the whole spectrum impacted on by this multi faceted project, effectively every department of government. There is little doubt that without Christopher’s detailed understanding of Parliament and Whitehall and his excellent contacts that the project would have struggled to get off the ground. To him and all his colleagues at The Whitehouse Consultancy we are most grateful.”
Simon Clegg CBE, Chief Executive of the BOA
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The National Aids Trust
“NAT were delighted to be selected as Whitehouse's pro bono client for 2008/9. Whitehouse have provided us with a wide range of support from expert advice on influencing the EU and UK public policy process to assistance with our 21st birthday Parliamentary reception. With great commitment and enthusiasm they have helped us raise the profile of HIV in the UK with key decision makers in Westminster. Even more importantly, they have given us the tools to build on this in the future. Always at the end of the phone, full of ideas and inspiration, the Whitehouse team come highly recommended.”
Deborah Jack | Chief Executive, National Aids Trust
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Spinal Injuries Association
“The profile of SIA with politicians and civil servants has been raised hugely by Whitehouse. They have guided us carefully, taking into account the limited resources we have. Not only did they help us get meetings with key decision makers and influencers but on many occasions they attended the meetings and providing excellent tuition on how to achieve the most out of such opportunities. They have provided excellent advice and have been hands-on with the campaigning activities - we could not have asked for more. In addition they have left us a lasting legacy and enabled us to continue our vital work after the pro bono period has ended. Thank you Whitehouse!”
Paul Smith | Executive Director, Spinal Injuries
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Holland and Barrett Group
“We have benefited greatly from the strategic and tactical guidance of the Whitehouse Consultancy in achieving an acceptable regulatory regime for natural health products. Whitehouse helped demystify the political process and made sure we punched above our weight in the corridors of power in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels.”
Peter Aldis | Managing Director, Holland and Barrett Group Chair, Health Food Manufacturers Association
Blog
A Whitehouse Spokesperson says
August 2010
One of the more interesting vignettes to emerge from the many media stories that marked the Coalition’s first hundred days in power was the story that Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley wanted to include in his list of achievements the fact that there had been no top down reorganisation of the NHS... More