Atalanta is a strategic communications and advocacy consultancy for philanthropies and NGOs.
Government funding for impact is in freefall, and political will to tackle complex global challenges is fragmenting. Philanthropy and NGOs are stepping up — but stepping up demands more than good intentions.
Organisations filling the gap left by governments must make the case for their work to new audiences, mobilise public support, unlock funding, and build the coalitions that accelerate impact. They need their story told clearly and compellingly to the right people at the right moment in the right rooms.
Atalanta works as a partner to help our clients solve these challenges.
We partner with corporate foundations, private philanthropies, NGOs, and high-profile advocacy groups to shape public discourse and accelerate social and environmental impact.
Creating the narrative and positioning that frames how your work is seen.
Building the relationships and coalitions you need to drive change.
Driving the campaigns and advocacy that turn your recommendations into reality.
“Atalanta guided us expertly through our narrative development, working closely with our team to ensure our communications drive impact across our core audiences. Their dedicated team have a deep understanding of the global education sector, enabling them to blend strategic insights with execution, working as a true partner with the Jacobs Foundation to deliver on our strategy.”
— Donika Dimovska, Chief Knowledge Officer, Jacobs Foundation
“Atalanta has been an expert partner to the CMI with a deep understanding of how media and public affairs work in tandem to achieve our organisational goals. The team has plugged seamlessly into our structures, helping us focus on impact. Our partnership with Atalanta has seen the CMI double its media coverage and I would recommend them to any organisation looking to build credibility and visibility.”
– Caroline Mallan, Head of Media and Public Affairs, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
“The team at Atalanta are true partners. They took the time to deeply understand the Foundation for Global Partnership for Education's vision, translating complex global goals into a brilliant logo, cohesive brand guidelines, independent yet aligned with the GPE branding style, and a beautiful, highly functional website. They didn't just build a digital presence; they gave our mission a powerful identity.”
– Geoffroy Catrice, Head of Operations, Foundation for GPE
“Atalanta are one of the best agency partners I've worked with. They think strategically, communicate clearly, and manage complex programmes to drive maximum public impact. The team are excellent — and I'd recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for serious public affairs support.”
– Luke Impett, Public Affairs and Partnerships Lead, Airbnb
"Atalanta possesses a rare ability to take complex, technical information and transform it into a compelling global narrative. For the launch of the Earth Rover Program, they ensured that our communications and launch event demonstrated the transformative impact of ‘soilsmology’, the Earth Rover Program’s collaborative new approach to combining soil science with seismology, to our global stakeholders.”
– George Monbiot, Co-Founder, Earth Rover Program
”Atalanta managed the creation, design, and launch of our inaugural milestone report. Their experienced team has a deep understanding of the important role narrative and design play in communications and stakeholder engagement. This enabled the translation of often complex and technical information into a high-quality report and infographics that drove media coverage across our key markets. Their understanding of how to craft and generate reach for impact organisations is why we keep giving this exceptional team briefs.”
– Julie Cheetham, Chief Executive Officer, Travalyst
“Atalanta has an excellent understanding of the interplay between narrative and design, ensuring that key messages are presented to drive maximum impact in a crowded sector. They are a high-performing and responsive team, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
— Clare Bowerman, Advocacy and Communications Lead, Global Preparedness Monitoring Board
“Atalanta was instrumental in advancing our advocacy at a critical moment for international development. Their strategic focus, political expertise, and targeted engagement ensured real impact—connecting with new MPs, shaping resonant messaging, and positioning ONE at the heart of the UK aid debate. Their blend of sharp public affairs execution, digital mobilisation, and grassroots advocacy made them a game-changer. We highly recommend them to any organisation seeking to influence policy and drive change.”
– Adrian Lovett, Executive Director, United Kingdom, Middle East & Asia Pacific, ONE Campaign
“Atalanta came in to support the Mercy Corps European Leadership team and ensure our digital messaging and thought leadership cut through in a crowded environment. Their partnership significantly boosted our engagement with journalists and policymakers, while also helping our leadership team better position themselves in the international development sector. The Atalanta team integrated seamlessly into our existing structure, working collaboratively with us to deliver genuine impact.”
— Kyle DeGraw, Director of Media and Communications for Europe, Mercy Corps
“GSG enjoys working with the high-performing team at Atalanta. We benefit from their commitment to and insights into the impact sector, alongside their structured approach to optimise our communications, marketing, and engagement. I would recommend Atalanta to others, especially B2B and B2G organisations who are seeking to drive impactful media engagement.”
— Alasdair Maclay, Chief Strategy Officer, GSG Impact
”Atalanta supported #ShePersisted as we launched our first website and developed our brand identity. Their team was stellar. They immediately understood our mission and values, and proposed templates and images that would represent us at best. Atalanta isn't a service provider: they are the crucial ally and thought partner that every organisation needs.”
– Lucina di Meco, Co-Founder, #ShePersisted
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Atalanta hosted a media dinner with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times and host of The Political Fix podcast, alongside senior figures from the health, skills, agriculture, development, and technology sectors.
02 July 2026
What is it like to work at Atalanta? Emer Connolly, who completed a two-week work experience placement, provides insight into the people, projects and experiences that shape life at the consultancy.
18 June 2026
Atalanta hosted a media dinner with Nicky Woolf, host of the BBC’s The Interface podcast, for an exclusive dinner alongside leaders to discuss the impact of mis- and dis-information on the UK media landscape.
19 May 2026
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