A Community Interest Company
Marketing, communications and business development for organisations that make a difference.
Clear messages. Real Engagement. Lasting outcomes.
We help charities, CICs, social enterprises, funders and purpose-led organisations get seen, engage the right people and turn good ideas into measurable results to create lasting impact.
Because even great ideas only achieve their potential when people know about them.
WHO WE ARE
Octopus3 is a Community Interest Company, here to give third sector organisations the tools, expertise and confidence to grow.
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We know that great projects don’t just happen - they need the right marketing, business development and operational support to succeed.
That’s where we come in. Whether it’s creating a compelling campaign, streamlining your systems, or helping you secure more funding, we work in partnership to help you deliver more for your community.
WHAT WE DO
Our services include:
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Promotional design, websites, social media and content creation
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Business development, process improvement and digital transformation
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Training delivery, facilitation and change management
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Marketing Strategy and operational planning
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Crisis Communications
Our network of trusted associates adds specialist expertise in change management, bid writing, governance and compliance – so you get the exact skills you need, when you need them.
WHY WE DO IT
From first-hand experience, we know that all sorts of projects achieve their greatest impact when marketing and business development are seen as integral necessities, not optional extras.
We treat them as strategic essentials – delivered with professional skill and embedded into the heart of your project.
By doing so, we:
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Increase visibility and engagement
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Strengthen sustainability beyond funding periods
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Keep skills, investment and jobs local
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Align with community and funder priorities
ABOUT US
We are not the kind of organisation that just swoops in, hands out advice and then disappears – we work alongside you as expert partners every step of the way.
Our team helps you set clear objectives and map out the best methods, then we roll up our sleeves to carry out the plan together.
With a skill set spanning multiple fields (if only we truly had eight arms of expertise like an octopus!), we provide the muscle that turns strategy into action while keeping you in the loop.
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Along the journey, we can share our knowledge to build your team’s capabilities, ensuring you can maintain momentum long after a project wraps up.
We put heart into everything we do – an octopus has three hearts, so we pour triple the care and passion into every project.
Though we’re proud to call Cumbria home, our support reaches wherever our clients need a boost.
OUR SERVICES
CONTENT, REACH, CAMPAIGNS
We work alongside your team to sharpen the proposition, build a dependable content engine and keep channels consistent.
Websites are tuned for clarity, accessibility and search; social and email drive the right traffic, not just more noise.
The result: stronger visibility, better engagement and a cleaner pipeline of enquiries and supporters.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL
Together we map the journey from first contact to onboarding, remove friction and add light-touch automation where it counts.
Data flows cleanly into your CRM or database; hand-offs are clear and repeatable.
Expect: faster response times, quality conversion, fewer manual steps and management information you can trust.
TRAINING DELIVERY & FACILITATION
We take your messages and turn them into training that sticks.
Designed around the audiences you want to reach, our sessions are engaging, relevant and practical.
Delegates leave with new knowledge they can use straight away.
You gain influence, credibility and a stronger voice where it matters.
MARKETING STRATEGY & OPERATIONAL PLANNING
A clear plan, agreed and executable. We set direction, define where to focus, and translate it into a one-page strategy, a time-limited delivery plan and sensible measurable
outcomes.
You get priorities aligned, risks understood, and a narrative that supports predictable delivery.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
LEIGH WILLIAMS, CEO.
THRIVE HEALTH CIC
As a new organisation, it was important that our branding reflected our values from day one. Octopus3 took the time to understand what we were trying to achieve and created an identity that feels authentic and professional. They’ve also produced our training and promotional materials, giving us a consistent look that we’re proud to share.”
KATE WELCH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
ACUMEN COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
Octopus3 CIC has developed a website for Philadelphia Works which is our visionary project to bring heritage buildings into community ownership to create social enterprises employing young people. Paul swiftly understood our vision and values and produced a website that meets our current needs to raise investment and will also grow with us as we develop the site. Excellent value for money and he made it happen quickly and efficiently.