Delivering Business and Operational Solutions for Sport, Leisure and Active Wellbeing

"Sports England commissioned Darren of FMG to prepare the Business Plan for SCSC. The Committee connected with Darren right away at the first meeting. His exceptional bubbling personality, booming enthusiasm, insightful ideas, and eagerness to help became quickly apparent. We knew, felt, and have been proven right that he was the right person to be working with a community who in the past had little faith in professionals and the establishment. The Committee worked with Darren and his team for about six months, gathering information in small group discussions, carrying out a desktop search, including a survey of our users. He kept in touch with me, constantly updating and clarifying information to ensure that the Committee owns the business plan. The business was completed well ahead of time. It was presented to the Committee Members and the wider community of over one hundred and fifty guests at a recent meeting. He was applauded for the comprehensive nature of the business plan, which was easy to read and presented."

"FMG have been invaluable in supporting the redevelopment of Gurnell Leisure Centre with a 50m competition pool and major water park, from initial feasibility through to the development of the business case and financial modelling. Their ability to work with the Council and professional team on addressing some of the key issues around operational design and project financing have contributed positively to the success of the project."

"Guildford Borough Council have been working with FMG Consulting, Tim Mills and Bea Wheatley, on a time sensitive leisure contract procurement. FMG came on board, following a competitive tender process, with one-year remining on our current leisure contract, less than the ideal eighteen months. However, with their professionalism and support we carried out effective soft market testing and have received a number of tenders that have surpassed our expectations. The structured, inclusive approach taken by FMG has ensured Council wide support for the procurement process and ensured we are on schedule to achieve a great result within the tight timeframes of our tender. Working with Tim and Bea has been both educational and enjoyable and the support has been invaluable to achieving such a positive result. FMG have been great to work with and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to other Councils."

"FMG have supported the Foundation with its football hub programme since its start and have been invaluable and creating the contract structure, financial modelling and business planning for the roll out of the hubs across England and their work has been invaluable to its success."

"I have worked with FMG on a range of projects over the years and always found their knowledge and expertise to be invaluable in guiding our strategic decision making around the Sports and Leisure agenda."