About Us

Collectively we can do more than we can do alone – so we have come together as a co-operative, and bring to our clients creativity, fresh perspective and a commitment to build well-being in the people, organisations and community we work with.  

We currently have a core team of five, who are all Directors of Red Door Associates.  We all have experience in project development and support, as well as...

Jenny Archard's key areas are facilitation, training and project/organisational development. With her background in training and personal development, Jenny has a focused and participatory approach to the needs of clients from a variety of sectors.  Her skills in facilitating groups are used in settings including evaluation, project development, staff / team awaydays and mediation.  Recent work includes supporting the Regional ChangeUp programme and development of Infrastructure Strategy South West; work with Devon and Cornwall Constabulary; evaluation for East Dorset District Council, training for World Vision; team days for St Sidwells and Exeter Community Initiatives; training and development support for Devonport Community Regeneration Partnership, training and reserach for the Community Council of Devon.

John Bodley Scott's key areas are [coming soon!]

Sam Magne's key areas are social research and evaluation. With her professional origins in civil engineering, Sam uses an analytical and strategic approach combined with participatory processes. Her work in international and UK development has included needs assessment, project and programme management and evaluation, training, facilitation and capacity building. She is also the author of two key resources produced from her Devon based social research work on social exclusion – ‘Multi-Ethnic Devon’ and ‘Open Hearts Open Minds‘. Sam has worked with clients including Devon Race Equality Council, Exeter Community Initiatives, South Somerset PCT, SHRINE, the University of Plymouth, Diocese of Exeter, Devon and Cornwall Magistrates Association, the LINKS project, Sure Starts Tamar FOLK and Keystone.

Angela McTiernan's key areas are evaluation, consultation and training.  Her main focus is on work with community and voluntary sector groups or the agencies that support these groups, and she has worked with  a range of clients from small community groups to national agencies. Her particular specialisms include consultation, research & evaluation; training; project planning & development; funding advice and grant appraisal and organisation of events. All her work is carried out with the aims of inclusion, empowerment and learning, ensuring that clients gain as much as possible from her input. Key work has included consultation for Living Options Devon, running focus groups for The Community College, Broadclyst, evaluation for North Devon Women's Aid and continuing evaluations for Sure Start Keystone, and Sure Start Tamar FOLK. 

Sarah Taragon's key areas are evaluation, social research and community consultation.  She has been working freelance for 5 years, mainly within the South West. Her background is in the not-for-profit sector, including seven years working for umbrella organisations within the voluntary sector, including doing project dvelopment and support work. Sarah has a Masters degree in Social Research Methods, and a Bachelor degree in Social Psychology and Sociology.   Sarah combines her formal research methods knowledge with a commitment to participation and the active involvement of all partners. She enjoys working with a range of clients from small grass roots groups (eg village hall committees) to Government agencies (eg Countryside Agency). Recent clients include:  Sure Starts Keystone and TamarFOLK; Devon Community Foundation; Exeter Nightstop; Living Options Devon; Countryside Agency’s Local Heritage Initiative and Somerset County Council.

We also have a number of Associates who work with us on particular contracts where their strengths can further add to our skills base.

Red Door Associates Ltd is a co-operative and company limited by guarantee. Registered Company No 04456132.