Communication that matters

Award-winning social purpose communications – B Corp certified

We provide strategic communications advice, lead high-impact behaviour change and engagement programmes, run integrated PR and media relations campaigns and public consultations. We use insight to refresh brands, build reputation and create stunning content across all media channels.

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What makes Barley different

We’re a different kind of agency. One that’s smart, agile and with a clear focus on maximising the impact we achieve for our clients. A B Corp certified, employee-owned agency full of bright, energetic people, offering flexible working practices to attract experienced team members.

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What to expect

When you work with Barley, we want you to be able to say that:

Barley is great to work with: we act with integrity and operate in a transparent way
Barley gets results: we produce high-quality work and deliver impact, through expertise, advice and creativity
Barley is good value; providing big agency thinking at boutique prices

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Purpose-led communications

In 2023, we launched Purpose Plus, an ever-changing space for us to bring together our commitments to purposeful work.

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It is a joy working with Barley. They combine great strategic insight with an ability to tenaciously deliver results. On top of that they are an absolute pleasure to work with.

Trewin Restorick | CEO and founder, Sizzle
ETP has worked with Barley Communications to redefine our mission, review and update our brand identity, and redevelop our website. They have been a true partner each step of the way. The Barley team made a conscious effort to understand our work, embed themselves in the team, and ensure a collaborative environment. Working with Barley Communications ensured a successful re-brand for ETP – and I would not hesitate for a second to recommend them.

Brian Lainoff | Head of Communciations, ETP
With Barley’s fantastic support we were able to attract large numbers of delegates to the Aortic Forum in 2023. Barley led on messaging, social media, video and direct marketing, helping us deliver what has been described as a legendary event.

Kirsty Clarke | Education Programme Manager, European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Shake It Out, this fun and engaging campaign, has been a great success, with bright, bold and impactful messaging, both online and offline, reaching tens of thousands of people across the county. Most importantly, we are now beginning to see measurable reductions as a result. Barley have been great to work with, providing us with innovative designs as well as professional, reliable and adaptable project support. I would not hesitate to work with them again in the future.

Rob Cole | Manager, Suffolk Waste Partnership

Working on issues that matter

We work with purpose-driven organisations on the environment, health and social care, science, food, sustainable infrastructure, social justice, consumer protection and more. This includes charities and public bodies, such as the NHS. In 2023, we became B Corp certified and part of a global community of businesses and organisations that meet exceptionally high standards of social and environmental impact.

Clients

Awards

Winner

Campaign of the Year (over £10k)

National Recycling Awards

2023

Finalist

Medium Consultancy of the Year

PRCA Awards

2023

Finalist

Consultancy of the Year

UK Green Business Awards

2023

Finalist

Environmental Campaign of the Year

CIPR Excellence Awards

2023

Winner

Best Environmental Cause Campaign

The Drum Awards for Social Purpose

2022

Winner

Best Campaign of the Year

Global Good Awards

2022

Winner

Communication and Education Award

Better Society Awards

2022

Winner

Best Environmental Cause of the Year

Purpose Awards

2022

We’d love to meet you and discuss how we can help you reach your goals.

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