Services

From bitesize to bespoke,

At Akou, we offer tailored support to help organisations measure, communicate, and maximise their social impact. Our approach combines expert consultancy, innovative technology, and community-centred methodologies to deliver measurable results.

Rapid Impact Support

Perfect for small social enterprises, charities, and community groups with limited resources

In just 12 weeks, we help you break through barriers preventing you from showcasing your social impact. 

What is included:

  • 3 comprehensive team workshops

  • Data review and needs assessment

  • Tailored recommendations and guidance materials

  • 3 deep-dive consultation sessions with our impact consultants

  • Access to Akou's survey library and digital tools

This practical, low-risk solution helps teams new to social impact build in-house skills efficiently and adapt quickly.

Investment starting from:

£6,000 +VAT

Bespoke Consultancy

Perfect for medium-to-large social enterprises, institutions, property developers, housing associations, public services, and impact focused consultancies

For over a decade, we’ve been at the heart of the impact sector, navigating complex projects with diverse stakeholders.

What is included:

  • Ongoing team support with access to our experts

  • Work with our team of community engagement specialists and storytelling experts

  • Unique social research and deep listening

  • Data audit and in-depth needs assessment

  • Guidance materials and new approaches to measuring social impact and collecting data

  • Co-designed solutions developed with clients and communities

We don’t just scrape data from social media—we facilitate meaningful community engagement, helping you understand and meet your community’s needs while building trust and strengthening relationships.

Investment starting from:

£25,000 +VAT

Training and Skills Development

We’ve been supporting people to develop skills in data collection, impact measurement, human-centred design, and community research since 2014.

What is included:

  • Accessible yet effective training for people from all backgrounds

  • Work placements and employment pathways into impact-driven roles

  • Skills development programs for young people and job seekers in impact measurement, community research, and AI

Passionate about creating change?

Join the Akou team and let’s build better communities together.

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