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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Cobb CPA PC

With over 30 years of experience as a trusted financial and tax advisor, I specialize in partnering with small to mid-sized businesses to help them thrive. At Cobb CPA PC, we are committed to creating solutions that empower business owners to confidently achieve their growth and profitability goals.  

My expertise spans a broad range of services, including tax planning and preparation, CFO-level business advisory, QuickBooks training, financial diagnostics, and operational systems development. I have a passion for transforming financial data into actionable strategies that make a real difference in my clients’ businesses.  

What sets me apart is my personalized approach. I value collaboration, advice, learning, and building strong relationships with the business owners I serve, seeing every client as a partner on their business success journey. Whether it’s identifying missed opportunities in tax returns, improving financial reporting, or streamlining operational processes, I deliver practical, results-driven solutions tailored to each client’s long-term vision.  

What You Can Expect:  
Proven Results: Increased profitability, improved cash flow, and actionable strategies that align with your goals.

Peace of Mind: Clear, understandable financial reports and tax strategies for your business.

Expert Guidance: From tax savings to business growth, receive advice you can trust.

“My business has become a thriving organization where people love to come to work. Tracy and the team have helped with everything from management and leadership to detailed tax strategies. I wouldn’t be here without them.” – Nathan M., Cobb CPA Client  

Want to take your business to the next level?  
Message me to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help drive your growth, improve profitability, and build lasting financial success.

CPA • Business Advisor • Outsource CFO  

Keystone Montessori

School Board President

Kent & Snow CPA's

Tax advisory and small business coach, & municipal auditor.

Senior Accountant

Are you ready to create a highly profitable company that people love? 

Having been a business owner for over 25 years and a CPA for longer, I understand the challenges business owners face every single day. 

Knowing your business numbers, while important, isn't enough. 

You need a dedicated, experienced support system to help you create a plan to get you from where you're at now to where you want to go. 

That's where we come in. 

We partner with you to help you understand your numbers, and, more importantly, we work side-by-side to help you create a custom roadmap to get from where you're at now to where you want to be. 

We aren't your traditional CPA that you visit once a year or an accountant you visit with monthly.

We provide ongoing coaching to partner with you in reaching your goals. 

Our process is simple. 
1.  Schedule your Zoom call.
2. Next, we'll design a Business Flight Plan.
3. Finally, we'll execute the plan together. 

If you're ready to create a highly profitable company that people love, take the next step and book a call with today: https://calendly.com/cobbcpa/get-acquainted

Curious to find out more information about our process, and how we help? Start here: https://grow.cobbcpa.com/

What our clients say: 👇
We have been working with them for 15 years and are pleased with the willingness to assist in many ways such as tax audits, business strategies, business planning and management issues. They put that info in formats that make the information understandable and usable via newsletters and workshops and one on one meetings. Other firms we have worked with were only concerned with reports and tax deadlines, not the health and wealth of our business. They are an asset that contributes greatly to our peace of mind and supports our business philosophy. I highly recommend Cobb CPA PC!
 
Not your mother's CPA!!! Cobb CPA has helped my small business become a thriving organization where people love to come to work. They have helped with management, leadership, tax questions and issues as well as growing the business. I'm not sure where we would be without them. These guys are AWESOME! 

Working with Cobb CPA has been such a game changer for us! Not only do they do our tax prep, process our payroll but, they also carve out time monthly to do strategic business planning for the future success of our business. Working with Cobb CPA has helped us see the future, set goals and crush them along the way. They are humble, hard working people that will help you reach your goals.

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