Background

World Learning, a large US-based charity, wanted to open a European office to access new funding, extend their Mission and deepen the impact of their 1500 staff working globally to improve education, strengthen civil society and build cross-cultural understanding. They approached AKCGlobal for support to find the most cost-effective way to build a dynamic and competitive presence in Europe while minimising risk.

Project

Over the course of a year, AKCGlobal helped World Learning develop a business model, operationalised the London-based company, recruited its Managing Director, and now incubates the start-up as part of AKCG's AGORA network, providing both administrative support (tax, accounting, payroll, production, IT) and a wide range of professional services (digital, marketing, design, strategic, project management) by the hour.

Client Testimonials

“AKCGlobal was already on the ground in London, understood international development, knew the ins-and-outs of opening a UK office, and made it all happen in half the cost and time it would have taken if we’d done it ourselves.” - Scott Lansell, Divisional Vice-President for Business Development, World Learning (US)

“With AKCGlobal managing our infrastructure and back-office, and providing access to their staff and consultants at discounted hourly rates, I have the reach and resources of a four-person team, and can focus almost exclusively on fundraising, marketing and project management.” - Michele Turner, Managing Director, World Learning Europe