Reviews of Good As Gold

"Marie was a crucial person in developing and growing BCM during my time managing the charity. As well as developing our style guide, including tone of voice, she produced a monthly newsletter that was well read and well regarded and single handedly managed our social media channels growing our audience and engagement year on year. We were often perceived as a charity that was larger than we were and I think that is in no small part down to Marie's diligent and dedicated work in making sure our information was relevant and useful and that our social media presence was responsive and connected. 

Marie developed and maintained a style guide for the charity which helped us as a small team to communicate coherently and thoughtfully with those interested in our work. 

The trustees and myself were keen that our annual report served as a review, reflection and celebration of our work and impact, as well as including the relevant information required by the Charity Commission. Marie was key in not only coordinating the information for inclusion, but also helping us to reflect on our story of the past year, drawing out themes to highlight the nature of the period. 

Marie has also written a number of case studies for us that demonstrate the impact of our work in supporting volunteers who run community groups. 

Marie is always a pleasure to work with, she takes time to understand how we work and how our day to day work is going,  what makes the organisation tick and stand out but also where the opportunities and challenges may be. She responds to requests for work quickly and effectively, and also always brings new and relevant ideas for how we can better communicate, always thinking about the needs and preferences of our audience and also how to make our work and services as broadly accessible as possible. She keeps up to date with new approaches, technology and thinking and is generous with her knowledge with the wider team."

Jo Burrill, formerly Birmingham Community Matters

"Working with 'Good As Gold' really does what it says on the tin! From the moment we started working with Marie she was thorough in everything she did for us from start to finish of the project; from taking the time to understand our specific needs through to delivering quality copy for our website. With her expertise, she was a great help in guiding us through aspects such as developing a tone of voice and creating a set of brand guidelines for us. I can’t recommend Good As Gold highly enough."
Jeremy Stone, The Ethical Gift Box

"Marie has been incredibly useful to my growth as a marketing assistant within Sandwell Council's Business Growth Team. Over the past year and a half her guidance and expertise have greatly enhanced my copywriting skills. Before working with Marie, my writing often struggled with spelling and grammar. However, through her mentoring and insightful feedback, I've made significant strides. Marie has not only refined my technical writing abilities but also taught me crucial lessons in crafting engaging content. From concepts such as of tone of voice to understanding the importance of structure, she has equipped me with invaluable tools for producing compelling articles and newsletters. Moreover, her expertise in areas like incorporating alt text for accessibility and navigating platforms like WordPress has broadened my skill set, allowing me to deliver content more effectively. What truly sets Marie apart is her support and encouragement. Whenever I've faced challenges or needed clarification, she's been there with guidance and resources, always going the extra mile to ensure my success. Her compassion and kindness make her a pleasure to work with. In summary, Marie's influence has been instrumental not only in honing my writing but also in my confidence and professionalism in my work. I'm very grateful for her mentorship and definitely recommend her for any branding or copywriting endeavour."
Ethan Bailey, Sandwell Council

“I have known Marie for about ten years. During that time Marie has provided support to the Sandwell Business Ambassadors (SBA) and Sandwell Council in developing SBA’s marketing, brand and social media. She has done an excellent job. She is very quick to pick up the essence of a news story, is very reliable, writes with style, meets all deadlines, is innovative and has a very pleasant and easy to work with personality. I have held senior management positions in manufacturing for over thirty years. She is the best in this field that I have worked with and have no hesitation in strongly recommending her.”

John Wood, Deputy Lieutenant