B2B REPUTATION.
We build the market profile of ambitious small businesses.
It turns your innovative work into a strategic narrative that wins clients, attracts talent, and secures investment.
G2B ENGAGEMENT.
We connect local authorities with the businesses they serve.
It drives economic development by filling your programmes and connecting you with employers in your region.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT.
We bring the story of innovative ecosystems to life.
It positions your sector, place, or network as a destination for industry, collaboration, and growth capital.
VCSE GROWTH.
We help charities and CICs punch above their weight.
It sharpens your narrative to unlock funding, build supporter confidence, and boost your community impact.

Menphys is an award-winning charity in Leicestershire. Its vision is a future of equal choices and opportunities for children and young people with disabilities.
It provides social and sports activities, careers support, and advisory services to families.



1284 provided consultancy relating to communication of change and organisational innovation.
We wrote and designed corporate materials including a 3-year strategy and annual impact report.
We supported officers in devising an automation campaign to increase productivity of fundraising.
This included creation of new marketing collateral, mapped to new fundraising processes.
In addition, we wrote press releases and B2B communications to position the organisation’s narrative under four new strategic pillars.
These contextualised organisational activity against Business Plan objectives.
1284 has also hosted the hugely popular B2B members club Menphys Sports Club.
Strategic Plan written, designed, and edited
Branded fundraising pack developed, including a new menu of corporate sponsor packages
Leading regional business awards
Funding bids prepared to major national charitable foundations
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Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC)
5 Oakwood Drive
Loughborough
LE11 3QF
Company number 12756354