Parker Bay™ is a strategic advisory group operating across the UK and internationally, supporting charities, businesses, universities, governments, public bodies and major institutions to strengthen organisations, develop investment-ready programmes and deliver long-term social and economic impact.

Led by Greg Fenton, Scotland’s CEO of the Year 2023, Parker Bay™ operates from Dundee and London, with clients and partnerships extending across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States.

Our work is built on three principles:

Strategy. Impact. Trust.

We deliver our work through two specialist divisions.

Parker Bay™ Consultancy

Parker Bay Consultancy is an award-winning consultancy recognised for its impact, innovation and contribution to the charity sector. In 2025, Parker Bay Consultancy was named Emerging Social Impact Business of the Year, and in 2026 received national recognition from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, being awarded Highly Commended - Best Supplier to the Fundraising Sector of the Year at the National Fundraising Awards.

Parker Bay™ Capital

A strategic advisory and capital development firm supporting universities, governments, businesses and major institutions with feasibility studies, business cases, strategic review, investment planning and long-term programme development.

Across both divisions, Parker Bay™ has contributed to projects securing millions in investment and funding, supporting programmes that deliver measurable and lasting impact across communities, organisations and institutions.

We help clients turn ambition into structured, credible and deliverable strategies - combining strategic thinking, operational experience and investment-focused planning.

Parker Bay™ operates with full professional indemnity, public liability and employers’ liability insurance, ensuring all work is delivered to the highest professional and regulatory standards.

Why Parker Bay?

Trusted and Professional

Parker Bay™ operates with full professional indemnity and public liability insurance across both Consultancy and Capital, providing clients with complete confidence and risk assurance. We work to recognised UK and international standards in safeguarding, governance, due diligence, data protection and anti-fraud compliance, ensuring every project meets the expectations of government, institutional and global funders.

Our work is independently recognised for its quality and impact. In 2025, Parker Bay Consultancy was awarded Emerging Social Impact Business of the Year. In 2026, Parker Bay was recognised nationally by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, receiving Highly Commended - Best Supplier to the Fundraising Sector of the Year at the National Fundraising Awards 2026.

Parker Bay™ is led by Scotland’s CEO of the Year (2023). Our strategies have received Parliamentary recognition and have been independently assessed as performing highly against HM Treasury’s Green Book standards. Clients benefit from credible leadership, rigorous methodology and delivery aligned to national and international best practice.

We maintain active professional membership with leading sector bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (MCIOF), CLD Standards Council for Scotland, SCVO and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). These affiliations demonstrate our commitment to accountability, ethical practice and sector leadership.

Experienced and Proven Delivery

Parker Bay™ delivers strategic advisory and capital programme leadership across the full breadth of the sector, supporting community organisations, national charities, universities, major institutions and government bodies.

We provide senior leadership across strategy, organisational development, programme design, operational delivery and high-value fundraising. Parker Bay™ leads major capital programmes from initial concept through feasibility, investment strategy, funding acquisition, stakeholder engagement and delivery, coordinating specialist partners where required and ensuring projects progress with clarity and confidence.

Our portfolio includes successful bids to national and international funders, United Nations-aligned programmes, government funding and large-scale capital schemes. Our work consistently aligns with HM Treasury’s Green Book principles, ensuring projects demonstrate strong strategic, economic and deliverable value.

Clients benefit from a single, senior point of leadership guiding the full process - providing strategic oversight, accountability and continuity from initial idea through to successful delivery.

Value-Led and Results-Driven

Parker Bay™ delivers clear, strategic advice grounded in real-world delivery and long-term impact. We cut through unnecessary complexity, providing focused, practical solutions that strengthen organisational performance and position clients for sustainable growth.

We prioritise credibility, strategic clarity and sustainable funding, helping organisations build resilient programmes and capital projects that stand up to scrutiny from funders, partners and stakeholders. Every engagement is outcome-focused, ensuring momentum, accountability and measurable progress.

Whether supporting a community charity, national organisation, university or government partner, Parker Bay™ provides senior leadership and trusted guidance throughout the process. Our work enables clients to move forward with confidence - achieving meaningful, lasting results aligned to their mission and strategic objectives.

Greg Fenton

Greg Fenton is an award-winning Chief Executive, strategic advisor and founder of Parker Bay™, recognised as CEO of the Year (Scotland) 2023 for his leadership and measurable impact across the charity, education and public sectors. He has received formal recognition from the Scottish Parliament and serves on a national panel of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF), contributing to the development of professional standards and fundraising practice across the United Kingdom.

A graduate of the University of Dundee with an Honours degree in Community Learning and Development, Greg is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and the CLD Standards Council for Scotland. He also serves as a trustee of two registered charities, providing strategic leadership, governance oversight and organisational development support.

Greg is the Founder and Chief Executive of Parker Bay™, an award-winning strategic advisory firm supporting organisations ranging from grassroots charities and community organisations to universities, public bodies and government partners. Under his leadership, Parker Bay Consultancy was named Emerging Social Impact Business of the Year 2025 and received national recognition from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising in 2026, being awarded Highly Commended in the Best Supplier to the Fundraising Sector of the Year category at the National Fundraising Awards.

Since establishing Parker Bay in October 2024, Greg has supported organisations across the United Kingdom and internationally, securing millions of pounds in funding and helping organisations strengthen governance, develop strategy, attract investment and deliver sustainable impact. His experience spans both early-stage organisations establishing their first funding strategies and established institutions delivering complex strategic and capital programmes.

As of June 2026, Parker Bay is supporting major strategic, infrastructure and capital projects across the United Kingdom while continuing to work closely with grassroots charities and community organisations, ensuring organisations of every size can access high-quality strategic advice and support.

Greg's work aligns organisations with recognised best practice, including HM Treasury's Green Book methodology and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He has also supported organisations to achieve registration and recognition through international platforms such as the United Nations Partner Portal, enhancing global credibility and access to international funding opportunities.

Beyond funding development, Greg advises on strategic planning, governance, organisational growth, executive recruitment, capital programme development, impact reporting and public policy alignment. He works closely with trustees, senior leadership teams, universities, local authorities and government partners to strengthen organisational capability and secure long-term investment.

Through Parker Bay, Greg provides clients with access to a trusted network of architects, technical specialists, communications professionals, funders and delivery partners, ensuring organisations can access the expertise required to deliver projects successfully. Acting as a senior strategic advisor and coordinator, he helps organisations navigate complexity while maintaining focus on delivery, sustainability and impact.

Based between Dundee and central London, Greg supports organisations across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. His focus remains consistent: strengthening organisational credibility, securing investment and delivering meaningful, measurable and lasting impact.

🏆 CEO of the Year (Scotland) 2023
🏆 Emerging Social Impact Business of the Year 2025
🏆 National Fundraising Awards 2026 – Highly Commended
🏆 Finalist Best Supplier to the Fundraising Sector of the Year 2026