Toni McLelland MSc FRSA

1st Life Group

A London based boutique business consultancy specialising in working with Third Sector, Social Causes, NGOs and Social Entrepreneurs. We are experienced troubleshooters and turnaround specialists assisting you to navigate change, crisis as well as business development for futureproofing. I have a particular passion for services serving vulnerable groups and young people as well as social impact, mobility and justice.

www.1stlifegroup.com | +44 (0)203 504 0250 | info@1stlifegroup.com
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Management Consultant- Social Causes & Social Entrepreneurship

Queen of Compassion - we work with organisations and businesses to become more Compassionate 
Explore our 7 step guide which includes an audit and action plan
Or get in touch if we can assist with our 4Ps approach (Purpose People Planet Profit (Performance)
https://1stlifegroup.com/services/the-compassionate-business/

Founder - The Compassionate Business and Compassionate Leadership

The Sporting Club

Member and Co Host of The Sporting Club Wales twice monthly 'Coffee Mornings' in Cardiff. Supporting the Vision and Mission of Sporting Club UK invited guests are able to join us for 'Coffee Conversation and Connection plus Co Work in our exclusive members lounge in Cardiff. Membership includes access to members lounges and exclusive events across the UK plus networking and business opportunities.

The Sporting Club | Wales Ambassador & Co Host | Member 

Careers Wales

Board Member and serving Committee Member for The Impact and Performance Committee
Promoting DEIB, Compassionate approaches, measuring impact and ensuring there are suitable opportunities for professional and business development in all communities across Wales

Non Executive Director

UK Government Wales/Llywodraeth DU Cymru

Business Mentor - Social Entrepreneur Start Ups

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Big Ideas Wales-Business Role Model. Speaker & Facilitator for Social Entrepreneurship and Start Up Programmes for schools, colleges and universities. Inspirational talks, workshops, business planning & Start Up advice with a focus on public interest causes

Business Wales - Start Up & Social Entrepreneur Programme

The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)

Working at the heart of innovation with other changemakers and leaders who are catalysts for improvement and change in social causes.

RSA Fellow

ForbesBLK

Member

Business Advice Australia

Business advisor and consultant to Start Ups and Social Entrepreneurs with a particular interest in Social and Public Causes, Social Impact, Social Justice and Social Mobility.

Business Consultant-Start Ups & Social Entrepreneurs

G100: Mission Million

UK Chair - Business Consulting 

Della Leaders Club

Honorary Board Member & Business Mentor- Della Leaders Club- Risk & Crisis Management - Management Team | London
Mentoring, assisting and empowering social entrepreneurs with business- assessing risk and managing crisis

Honorary Board Member & Mentor- Risk & Crisis Management 

✨Critical Friend for C-Suite Leaders & Boards in Social Causes✨Change & Crisis Specialist✨Business Mentor for Social Entrepreneurs & Start Ups✨Queen of Compassion & DEIB Veteran with 30+ years wisdom & #TonisFairyDust✨

I'm a straight-talking Business Mentor / consultant with specialist knowledge of Social Causes. As a business turnaround specialist I assist boards & C-Suite to navigate crisis & embed change for sustained business growth. 

As Queen of Compassion DEIB underpins my work & I use my 5Ps (Purpose People Planet Profit or Performance) to futureproof business, this comes from years of strategic experience leading large multidisciplinary teams & multi-million-pound budgets in central government, PLC, private & charitable causes. 

SO WHY ME?

When you engage me as a business mentor or consultant, you get:

✨ 3 decades of strategic business experience in DEIB, criminal justice, SEND, disability, social care &  high-profile public critical incidents (e.g.London riots, Grenfell, bombings)  
✨Understanding of compliance, regulatory inspection, safeguarding & business continuity (most business mentors don't know these areas well)
✨A passion for social entrepreneurs to be paid for their cause
✨Appreciation of my unique 5 pillar assessment ‘BLEND’ Model, DEIB & Compassion for lasting results.

Working with larger businesses in organisational development i'm the safe, experienced lead having assisted household names such as, Coca-Cola, BBC, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, MIND & NHS. 

So yes, I’m the person you want on board in a crisis.! My clients describe me as a"critical friend" i'm compassionate, straightforward & described as Fairy Dust personified. 

Notable achievements include:

🎯Identified >£1 million uncharged fees in an audit for PLC company<2 weeks.
🎯An ‘outstanding’ inspection for The Ministry of Justice < 6 months in post
🎯Cut agency staff expenditure by 80k per month (£1 million loss per annum)<2 months.
🎯Delivered diversity training for the Met Police for Stephen Lawrence Macpherson Inquiry 
🎯Assisted a start up from minus deficit to £117k in 8 months

I take time to understand people whilst inspiring, supporting & empowering. Although working with larger corporations, I share my learning, experience & gifts with social entrepreneurs starting out on their journey.

SO ARE YOU :-

✔️An organisation requiring specialist advice or inclusive approaches
✔️Looking to develop business acumen to lead an organisation well or secure a C Suite| Board role 
✔️A social entrepreneur| Start Up wanting advice (ROI< 2 months)

Perhaps curious about my 'BLEND' Model or need some #TonisFairyDust? 

If you need a committed, compassionate business mentor or management consultant with decades of experience, making a difference & impact call +44 (0)203 504 0250

Critical Friend & Business Mentor - Social Causes & StartUps 

A London based boutique business consultancy specialising in working with NGOs and Social Entrepreneurs. We support business in DEIB, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Mobility areas, and Public Interest Causes. In layman's terms it could be organisations, coaches and consultants who provide services for vulnerable groups e.g Disability, Specialist Education, Social Care and Criminal Justice. 

Work with us if you are:-

💎Organisation- navigating change, crisis, or need to introduce DEIB & Compassionate Leadership
💎Social Entrepreneur or Start Up- Looking to develop your service offer and gain clients
💎A Professional looking to advance professionally in this area to a C Suite or board role

When you work with us you will become a market leader differentiating you from the crowd, we will futureproof or grow your business with the application of the 4Ps People Purpose Planet and Profit (or performance) with clear strategies and practical assistance with support to gain clients and grow.

www.1stlifegroup.com | +44 (0)203 504 0250 | info@1stlifegroup.com

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Talklove Africa Foundation

Founder

Freelance/Contract

HR Consultant

Cosmopolitan Microfinance Bank

•	Supervises and mentors HR/Admin staff in the delivery of HR, finance, facilities, supplier/contractor, and third party service providers in support of business operations.
•	Consults with local management in providing day to day HR guidance and services.
•	Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues . Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
•	Provides day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
•	Manages and leads recruitment and contractor management support activities for the Company.
•	Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
•	Develops contract/employment terms for new hires, promotions, transfers and contracted resources.
•	Manages locally benefit program and reviews all benefit and payroll changes prior to processing.
•	Maintains integrity of HR data for region through HRIS and employee records in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
•	Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
•	Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training program. 
•	Manages local compensation and benefit practices and tracking mechanisms.
•	Manages performance review process for branches/regions on an annual basis.
•	Manages the set-up and day to day delivery of office management; vendor and supplier relationships to meet operational needs.
•	Manages the expense submission; review and payment for approved employee business travel and related expenses.
•	To promote a clear desk policy within the department, maintain accurate filing systems and make recommendations where improvements could be made to promote robust procedures.
•	Oversee and supervise the administrative function of the organization including property/facility management and safety of the work environment.

Human Resources and Admin Manager

Menage Limited

•Administer employment agreements
•Develop staff motivational scheme such as rewards, medicals, career development and relationship with company’s HMO.
•Verify and report on benefits payments
•Compile and collate staff leave and issue leave letters 
•Collates Pension contributions and review remittances
•Prepare salaries and manages payroll 
•Deducing specific job roles and job descriptions for newly created positions.
•Staff database management
•Biometrics attendance  monitor
•Enforcement of disciplinary and staff exit functions such as query, dismissal, resignation and suspension.
•Appraise monthly/annually performance of subordinates.
•Undertake assessment of training needs and develop a program to meet identified needs.
•Management and monitoring of offshore staff and crew changes
•Monitoring of all the location’s/off shore chart
•Administers recruitment tests and conduct interviews.
•Induction of New employees
•Follow up documentation of new intakes
•Develop procedures to ensure that all data including personnel data are maintained in an accurate, up-to-date and confidential manner.
•Liaise with HOD’s on duty roaster.

Human Resources Generalist

Reda brothers and co limited port harcourt

•Employment agreements
•Administer Verify and report on benefits payments
•Maintain the leave management system
•Review remittances
•Supervise completion of the payroll
•Review payroll reports
•Maintain electronic filing system
•Monitoring and recording of expenditures
•Scheduling appointments
•Answering telephones
•Attending to clients and visitors
•Create and modify documents using Microsoft office
•Sending Emails and Bulks sms
•Purchase office supplies

Administrative/Hr officer

Dof incorporated port harcourt

•Supervises the preparation of publications
•Typing, Editing and Bulk/Customized messages
•Attending to visitors
•Answering telephones

Administrative officer

Cynthia Obinwanne is an experienced and innovative Non-Profit Executive and HR Professional who has successfully led and implemented efficient HR programs to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity.

Passionate about promoting organizational innovation and addressing complex social issues, Cynthia is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. She is skilled in building strong teams, inspiring staff and volunteers to reach their full potential, and fostering community engagement.

Cynthia holds several professional certifications, including a Human Resource Practitioners License and membership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria and the International Public Management Association for Human Resources.

With a wide range of skills in human resources management, online marketing, proposal writing, and project management, Cynthia has successfully led teams and implemented programs that align with the mission and vision of non-profit organizations. She is knowledgeable in gender and social inclusion, results-based management, and advocacy.

Throughout her career, Cynthia has attended various professional development courses and training programs, including those offered by the United Nations, Philanthropy University, African Civic Engagement Academy, British Council and European Union.

Cynthia is an award winning SDG Enthusiasts, a development worker, a mother of 4 and the Founder of Talklove Africa Foundation; an Organization that is committed to empowering and providing for the needs of the underprivileged in our society.

Her Organization promotes the involvement of young people as key partners in the implementation of the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.


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