Consultancy for the Third and Public Sectors
Helping turn complex and part-formed ideas into investment-ready projects.
Helping turn complex and part-formed ideas into investment-ready projects.

Cogency is led Colin Duff, supported by a small number of associates selected for specialist expertise. Colin is an independent consultant specialising in strategic planning, business cases, community engagement, evidence based service design and organisational development for public sector, third sector and cultural organisations. Over the past 25 years he has delivered more than 400 consultancy commissions ranging from Scottish Government policy development and national evaluations to Green Book business cases, investment strategies and community asset transfer projects.
Strategic cases and Green Book business cases
Business planning and organisational strategy
Options appraisal and investment appraisal
Community asset transfer and governance
Funding strategies and investment readiness
Evidence-based service design and redesign.
Critical review of services against standards, policy, evidence and best practice.
Community consultation and engagement
Co-design and participatory planning
Facilitation and stakeholder engagement
Partnership development
Evaluation design and delivery
Performance measurement and impact assessment
Qualitative and quantitative research
Policy analysis and evidence synthesis
Theory of Change and outcomes planning
Community regeneration
Heritage and culture
Poverty and financial inclusion
Community planning
Climate and sustainability
Employability and skills
Cogency