Editing, content writing and translation services for non-profits and public bodies
International development - Food systems - Public policy
Communications that build trust, secure funding and inspire action.
Sharper sentences, stronger outcomes
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Protect your reputation: error-free, consistent publications that earn trust. A skilled hand that sharpens your written message.
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Increase impact and connect with with your audience. Help with transforming dense reports into accessible writing.
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Reduce risk of misunderstanding with culturally appropriate, crystal clear writing. Fresh eyes to catch anything you might have missed.
Editing, translation and writing services for policymakers, charities, non-profits and the public sector
Editing and proofreading
From sentence-level polishing to structural edits, professional non-fiction editorial services for clients who need external support to refine their writing.
Research reports, project evaluations, policy papers, briefings and more.
Content writing and rewriting
For clients who want content from scratch, or want their content rewritten. I provide content writing services in my specialist fields.
Informational content for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Translation
Professional translation from French, Spanish and Portuguese into British English that captures the impact of the original text.
Certified translations, donor-facing materials, website copy and more.
Meet your editorial safety net
No more worrying about whether your message is clear, your structure works, or your terminology is consistent and accessible.
I do the editorial heavy lifting so you don’t have to.
As a highly experienced freelance editor, content writer and translator, I provide external support to clients who need their message and voice to be crystal clear.
Even well-intentioned writing can lose impact through small inconsistencies, unclear phrasing, or arguments that don't quite land.
I’ve worked with purpose-driven organisations for 20+ years, helping them produce content in plain English.
If you’re a subject expert, research institute, think-tank, NGO, non-profit or consultancy working on issues that matter, I can help you communicate your impact with precision.
If you have no internal capacity, or when online editing and translation tools have not lived up to their claims, I’m here to help.
I’m based in Horsham in the UK, but I work with clients all over the world.
Making words work the way you need them to
Kind words from lovely clients
UNESCO-IIEP
Working on a document with a short deadline, you have been responsive and diligent. When copy editing this atypical document you have worked to our instructions, and your attention to detail - especially for repetitive changes in the text - was greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Miruna Cocian, Project Manager at Groupe Luminess
We’ve been working with Philippa on a project concerning the editing and proofreading of various texts in the financial sector, for the European Banking Authority. Given that the original texts are written by non-native English speakers, they require a very thorough revision, a task which Philippa fulfilled in a very professional manner (in terms of quality of the proofreading and editing, as well as availability to take on every task, immediate responsiveness to requests, on-time delivery of edited texts). We are very honoured and pleased to have such an amazing collaboration. It is very important to our company to be able to rely on professionals such as Philippa and we hope to be able to add more projects to our collaboration.
Typical projects
Impact reports that read cleanly and accurately, donor‑facing pages that compel action without jargon, policy briefs that survive close scrutiny, and web copy that sounds like you across cultures.
Examples:
An annual report for an NGO with tight deadlines and complex data.
A set of education case studies requiring translation and editorial polish.
A food systems briefing that needed a thorough terminology review and sensitivity edit.
Gender equality, disability and social inclusion reports by subject matter experts.
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What happens next?
I’ll get back to you within 48 hours (usually sooner) with a proposal and/or cost estimate.
Still have questions?
You may find the answer in the FAQs on my services pages. If not, let’s chat about it.
Why should I trust you?
Because I’m trained, experienced, and a joy to work with.
Take my clients’ word for it: ‘I like working with you as I know I can trust you’. (Words from a happy customer in May 2023.)
But you’ll want to see for yourself. Fill out the form here and let’s have a proper chat about your project.