The proof is in the pudding.

We don't do decks full of good intentions.

We audit how things actually run, we ask the uncomfortable questions, and we build alongside your team.

What follows is frameworks, policies and programmes built in partnership with you, and tested against real operational constraints.

Our solutions last long after we've left the room.

RECENT WORK

CLIENT

Kibbo Kift Agency

WORK

B Corp Certification & Operations Project

YEAR

2025

We began with a full review of the B Corp application — identifying missing evidence, scoring opportunities, and the key areas needing attention ahead of analyst review.

From there, we provided strategic guidance on improving impact performance and aligning operations with B Corp requirements, increasing scoring potential without losing sight of what the certification actually means.

We developed tailored policies and operational frameworks to strengthen compliance, improve accountability, and support long-term impact. We built these around how the organisation actually works, not a generic template.

Finally, we delivered a structured handover with practical implementation guidance, so the team could embed changes confidently and maintain momentum long after certification.

RECENT WORK

CLIENT

Kindred Agency

WORK

DEI Programme Review

YEAR

2025

We started by getting under the skin of the organisation — reviewing existing DEI data, speaking with internal practitioners, and holding confidential conversations with people across the business, including senior leaders. Understanding the sentiment of the team was as important as reviewing the strategy itself.

From there, we conducted a thorough review of Kindred's processes, policies, and initiatives: from hiring and career progression to data collection and management training, assessing what was working, what wasn't, and why.

We delivered a detailed report on findings, grounded in both industry best practice and psychological research on long-term behaviour change. Not just a list of recommendations, but a clear picture of where Kindred's DEI efforts were landing and where meaningful iteration was needed.

For an agency that was already ahead of most (reporting openly on pay gaps and DEI progress) the work wasn't about starting from scratch. It was about making sure the foundations were as strong as the ambition.

  • "Throughout the project, we felt listened to, supported and enlightened. If you want to make a real difference, add value and have incredible support throughout the whole process, use Ardent for all your DEI needs and requirements. They won't let you down!"

    CHANTAL ROBINSON — Operations Director, 11Investments

  • "Ardent was key to our agency securing B Corp certification. We began working midway through Kibbo Kift Agency's application, and she instantly came on board to work directly with me to strengthen our policies, clarify our governance, and codify our ethics – from anti-corruption to equal opportunities, supplier screening to flexible working. In addition, she helped me understand the back-end of the B Corp portal and explained what to prioritise with the limited time I had. I would highly recommend Cheyanne and the Ardent Collective!"

    SAM NARR — Founder, Kibbo Kift Agency

  • “Every training session I’ve had with Ardent has been incredibly impactful; the best training I’ve ever had. They have helped me to self-reflect & nurture my strengths. I honestly wouldn’t have progressed in my career and as a person without their coaching.”

    — COACHING CLIENT, Fintech Scaleup

  • "We'd had a DEI strategy for three years and had even won a few awards. But we needed external expertise to validate that what we were doing was actually right — not just what we thought was right! Work with Ardent. They're super smart women with huge levels of emotional intelligence and business acumen who will be a joy to work with."

    EMMA PARRISH — Business Director, Kindred Agency