Trainers

Malcolm Powers  

Malcolm is an experienced trainer, facilitator and consultant, specialising in climate governance,     social media, communications, and stakeholder management.

 Malcolm is a former Councillor and Cabinet Member on Reading Borough Council, where he held   portfolios for Environment and Community. He was responsible for mainstreaming Local Agenda    21 within the Local Authority.

As well as having worked in the political field for over twenty years with both local, and national government, Malcolm has recently completed an MSc in Climate Change at Birkbeck, University of London. In addition to designing and delivering training, he currently works with climate NGOs and national politicians providing policy analysis and communications advice including the design and implementation of social media strategies

Malcolm uses his practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the design and delivery of courses which are both relevant and engaging.

Rachel Eden

Rachel is an experienced trainer and qualified accountant with specialisms in, communications and financial management.

Rachel is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Before moving into training Rachel practised as a management accountant working for a large software company and now runs a boutique accountancy practice alongside her training work.

Rachel has also served as an elected member on Reading Borough Council since 2010 and has run for parliament twice.

An experienced course designer she has been training staff, volunteers and partners since 2007.  As an experienced communicator, public speaker and media operator, Rachel is an associate of APSE and combines theoretical understanding with the practical insight from her public facing roles