Our people

Since joining SLC in 2015, Toby has firmly established himself as one of the leading strategic advisors within the physical activity, sport and wellbeing sector and is passionate about developing services and facilities that contribute to better health outcomes for local communities.

An MBA graduate with a strong background in operational management, facility development and local authority commissioning, Toby is a key part of the SLC team leading transformational change in the wake of Covid-19, providing expert guidance to local authorities on new strategic approaches to service delivery and facility development.

Toby has a reputation within the sector as an innovative, forward-thinker with an exceptional eye for detail and impeccable project management. He is highly skilled at managing senior stakeholders, building trust amongst officers and elected Members and his commitment to delivering high quality outputs results in consistently excellent feedback from our clients.

Toby has recently led on a series of high-profile projects and programmes ranging from sport and physical activity strategies, feasibility studies, parks and open spaces masterplanning, management options appraisals, leisure procurements and contract reviews. This breadth of understanding of the sector combined with highly developed consulting skills means that he adds significant value to any project he leads.

Outside work, Toby’s main interests involve spending time with his family and coaching and playing for Findon Cricket Club.

Having joined SLC as a Research Consultant, Anna has progressed through the organisation to her current role of Director, accumulating broad consultancy experience across a wide range of projects and programmes. As a certified PRINCE2 practitioner, Anna leads SLC’s approach to project management and she has successfully delivered well over 150 projects for SLC. She has considerable experience in all of SLC’s core offer including;  strategy and planning support, feasibility and masterplanning, management options appraisals, procurement and partnering.

Anna specialises in providing focused support within complex projects, particularly those involving the development of insight and market assessment, business planning, financial modelling and analysis. She has led on the development of complex portfolio-wide business cases for two core cities and played a leading role in developing SLC’s approach to providing Covid-19 lockdown and recovery support.

Anna is responsible for SLC’s ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and overseeing all quality processes in the company. SLC are proud of this certification, as it ensures all company processes meet very high standards and sets us apart from other consultancies.

In her spare time Anna is a keen cyclist, cycling in the UK and across Europe.

Dom has joined SLC from a background in management consulting, with a proven track record in delivering impactful solutions within the public, private and third sectors.

With extensive experience in project and programme management, change management and data analysis, Dom has supported a wide range of clients in navigating multifaceted challenges. Dom’s expertise lies in using an analytical, evidence-based approach to drive strategy development, project delivery and continuous improvement. His passion for sport, social impact and public initiatives fuels his commitment to making a meaningful difference through his work.

Outside work, Dom enjoys working towards an endurance challenge, with some examples being Ironman triathlons, running the Vanguard Way and a Backyard Ultra.

James joined SLC in October 2024 as a part-time Research Consultant after a month’s internship.

James recently completed a master’s degree (MSc in Sport Management, Politics and International Development) and achieved a distinction. He completed this alongside his international hockey goalkeeping commitments as a full-time member of the Great Britain Men’s senior team since 2022. He won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, a silver medal at the 2023 EuroHockey championships and went to the Paris 2024 Olympics as a squad member.

James is also a member of the British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA) Athlete Advisory Forum which works with UK Sport, UK Anti-Doping and other national organisations to ensure the athlete voice is heard and influences decision making at senior management level. This has given him experience of working with influential stakeholders and trying to persuade them to consider different viewpoints.

James graduated from Loughborough University with first-class honours in 2022 with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science (BSc Hons). In the first two years of his degree, he was awarded a scholarship for academic excellence, recognising the highest performing student in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

Holmes Miller delivers thoughtful, sustainable architecture for the public sector, with particular expertise in sport, leisure, health and wellbeing facilities. The practice is renowned for its ability to understand local context, engage stakeholders, and respond to community and operational needs with practical, high-quality solutions. From initial consultation through to completion, Holmes Miller provides clarity, confidence, and assurance, ensuring projects meet functional requirements, budgetary parameters, and long-term aspirations. Their collaborative, multidisciplinary approach integrates expertise in inclusive design, building performance, and sustainability, creating adaptable, welcoming spaces that support physical health, mental wellbeing, and social connection for communities.

DB3 are an award-winning global practice for sustainable Architecture and Design who have had a specialist Sport and Leisure Architecture team for more than 35 years.

They have sat on British and European standards committee and have been Design Advisors and Design Assessors for Sport England since 1998. This has led to them co-authoring several Sport England design guidance documents and reviewing hundreds of leisure projects. Therefore, they have significant experience in planning, design and procurement of both public and private sector sports and leisure facilities.

Press & Starkey is a limited liability partnership, originally established over 60 years ago, providing a full suite of project and cost management services.

Sport & Leisure projects is the primary focus of their business. They are often engaged by a public sector and private clients on projects of varying sizes, from inception right through to completion and operation.

They are one of three project and cost management consultancies appointed to Sport England’s Technical Assurance Framework, where they are engaged to review projects throughout their lifecycle and monitor progress on behalf of Sport England as a funding body.

Paul is one the most respected architects in the sport and leisure sector. He has more than 30 years’ specific experience of designing and delivering swimming pools and leisure centres, principally in the public sector, including liaison with public and private operators and trusts. He works closely with clients to guide and advise them from the feasibility stage through to procurement, design, project management and delivery. Paul ensures that his strong beliefs in innovation, collaborative working and delivering client satisfaction are communicated clearly to members of the design and construction team on all his projects.

Paul has been SLC’s lead architect since 2009 and has worked on a number of our projects, including Girvan Pool, Scaltback Community Hub, St Johns School, Maccabi London Brady, Chelmsford Riverside Centre, One NK at North Hykeham and Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Worcester (the latter two projects in collaboration with NORR Architects).

William Culver-Dodds is one of UK’s leading cultural consultants. He undertakes feasibility studies, demand analysis and options appraisals for cultural projects. William has developed successful income-generation strategies and fundraising for cultural projects and programmes. He also supports organisational development and governance in the cultural sector.

William has a highly regarded track record across a range of cultural projects and services and has been a longstanding Associate of SLC.

William has worked with SLC on the development of the Derby Silk Mill which has undergone a transformation and a number of cultural projects in North Kesteven.

Andy is a highly motivated, creative and experienced leader with over 25 years’ experience of delivering results across the public, private and Third sectors.

Andy has previously been CEO of four leisure Trusts and the national director of a large leisure operator. He is currently an Independent Chair of GM Active – a collaboration of 12 organisations spanning Greater Manchester, formed to position the sector to take full advantage of devolution and the preventative health agenda. Andy often presents at national events and is a Member of the UK Active.

This unique experience is always hugely valued whenever Andy is involved in our projects.