Our Services

  • - Case Management Quality Assurance

    - Practice Improvement Reviews

    - HMIP Inspection Preparation

    - ASSET Plus Audits

    - Themed Audits: (Education, Training & Employment: Over Representation: Child First Practice: Identity & Diversity: Exploitation: Special Educational Needs)

    - Serious Incident Learning Reviews

    - Partnership Board Leadership & Governance Workshops

    - Independent Chairing

    - New YJ Leaders training/mentoring/coaching programmes


  • - EDI Strategy Development

    - Inclusive Leadership Support

    - Inclusive Recruitment Reviews

    - Targeted Workshops

    - Anti-Racist Practice Frameworks

    - Equality Impact Assessments


  • - Leadership Coaching

    - Learning & Development Strategies

    - Specialist Training Programmes

    - Workshop Design

    - E-Learning Training and Development


  • - Policy Reviews

    - Stakeholder Engagement

    - Legislative Guidance

    - Practical Implementation Planning

  • - Service Reviews

    - Strategic Transformation

    - Improvement Planning

    - Project Management

    - Data-Informed Improvement Frameworks


  • - Governance Reviews

    - Partnership Development

    - Stakeholder Alignment

    - Co-Production Models

    - Integrated Service Design


  • - Quantitative Analysis

    - Qualitative Research

    - Strategic Reporting

    - Performance Dashboards

    - Evidence-Based Recommendations

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Our Approach

Everything we do is grounded in five core principles:

  • Trauma-Informed

  • Anti-Racist & Intersectional

  • Co-Produced & Collaborative

  • Outcome-Focused & Evidence-Led

  • Respectful of Lived Experience


Who we work with

• Local Authorities

• Youth Justice Services

• Government Bodies & Agencies

• Voluntary & Community Organisations

• Schools, Trusts & Academies

• Multi-Agency Partnerships


Our Expertise

Founder & Principal Consultant

About Us

Richards Advisory is a values-driven consultancy founded by Natasha Richards, with an Associate model formed with expertise from within the sector dedicated to supporting organisations, local authorities, and public service bodies to achieve transformational outcomes.

‍Natasha Richard is a highly experienced consultant and public sector leader with over 17 years' experience in youth justice, criminal justice reform, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), performance improvement, and multi-agency partnership working.

She has successfully led strategic change across complex systems and is recognised for her expertise in:

• Youth Justice Improvement
• HMIP Inspection Readiness
• Performance & Quality Assurance
• Anti-Racist Practice
• Trauma-Informed Approaches
• Partnership Governance
• Leadership Development

Natasha combines evidence-based practice, policy expertise, and authentic leadership to help organisations achieve sustainable improvement and better outcomes for children, young people, and communities.

Customer Testimonials

"Natasha “lives and breathes” youth justice. She understands casework requirements and the strategic landscape required to deliver excellent services. Her approach is warm, engaging and highly professional. I particularly recommend her for quality assurance and improvement work."

-- Jacqui Burke - Group Director, Children & Education Services  - Hackney

"Natasha “brings a wealth of experience and knowledge” in the youth and criminal justice field. She has worked on several projects with us in Islington and I would highly recommend her services."


-- Curtis Ashton - Director of Young Islington

"Natasha completed an external in depth audit for our organisation. She presented a very strong, holistic and child focused report that was accessible to all. The report was balanced with clear recommendations. Natasha completed the report within agreed timescales and was communicating with us throughout."I highly recommend her for any future work” and look forward to work with her again!"


-- Lukas Meczykowski - Service Director Social Care and Early Help- Hammersmith & Fulham

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If your organisation is ready to improve outcomes, strengthen practice, and deliver meaningful change, Richards Advisory Consultancy is ready to support you

Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation

Telephone number: 07377989082

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