Innovation consulting for the Australian social sector
Helping purpose-driven organisations innovate with confidence
Tolchard Consulting partners with for-purpose organisations, social enterprises, and Government departments to unlock new possibilities — through strategy, facilitation, and the courage to try something new.
What we do
We work alongside visionary leaders and teams to build your capacity, culture, and capability to innovate.
Strategy & Transformation
We help organisations to reimagine what's possible — developing clear innovation strategies that align with mission and drive meaningful change.
From organisational redesign to new business models, we bring rigour and heart to every engagement.
Critical Thinking & Innovation
Hands-on, energising sessions that unlock creative and crisitical thinking to build your team's capacity to approach and solve complex problems.
We design and facilitate workshops that leave teams inspired, aligned, and ready to act.
Product & Service Development
From idea to launch — we guide organisations through the process of developing new products, services, and social ventures.
We bring a lean, human-centred approach to turning bold ideas into real-world impact.
Rapid Viability Assessment
Support to existing services which might need to be enhanced, evolved or closed
We move quickly to assess what's working, what isn't, and what needs to change — giving you a clear, actionable picture without months of analysis.
Our philosophy
Mission and margin aren't in tension — they're interdependent
For-purpose organisations often treat financial sustainability as a compromise on values. We don't. The most impactful organisations we've worked with understand that margin enables mission — and that mission, clearly articulated, attracts the resources to sustain it.
Our work sits at the intersection of both. We help you build the strategy, structures, and ventures that let you do more of what matters — without burning out or burning through reserves.
Ready to innovate?
Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling what's working, we'd love to hear about your challenge.