Who We Are
We are the leading Change Management consultancy in the North of England, helping organisations do change better by putting people and psychology first.
Our Ethos
At Trueman Change, empathy is at the heart of what we do. We deeply understand the challenges the public sector faces, and we share your commitment to getting it right. Ultimately, your success becomes our success.
What sets us apart is our psychology-driven approach. We know that at the core of every change are people, and by understanding their motivations, behaviours, and concerns, we create transitions that feel natural and impactful.
Above all, we believe change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We make the process smoother, more enjoyable, and ultimately rewarding for everyone involved. Our clients trust us to deliver, and we're proud to continuously achieve positive, lasting change.
Our Approach
Specialist Sectors
Local Government
Education
Museums
Leisure
Voluntary
Public Private Partnerships
Healthcare
Housing
Social Care
Emergency Services
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We understand that change can be a daunting prospect, and so it’s our aim to help organisations establish structure from within, and support them in setting achievable, positive goals which will make a meaningful difference to the way they work.
Supporting Reigate and Banstead District Through Local Government Reorganisation
May 2026
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A community driven partnership to shape South Yorkshire’s new Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy
December 2025
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Supporting Surrey’s Communications Professionals Through Local Government Reorganisation
November 2025
Find out MoreWhat our Clients Say
“We got things from your work we just couldn’t get from the rest of our consultation”
Aidan Hall
Senior Programme Manager, Birmingham City Council
Trueman Change were commissioned to carry out an external evaluation of the Opportunity Area-funded Maths Excellence Partnership. Trueman Change worked very flexibly and positively with Opportunity Area partners and this relationship culminated in a helpful and informative final report, produced in difficult circumstances because of the pandemic
David O’Connell
Opportunity Area Programme Manager: Stoke-on-Trent
It is an excellent evaluation and you have really captured just how much of an impact these grants made, it was a pleasure to read. I particularly liked the way in which the case studies were presented, they really come to life
Tracy Hopkins
Vice-Chair of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre CVS
Recent Insights
Change Chat Recording: LGR on Pause: What Now For Your People?
In this special Change Chat recording, Organisational Psychologist Lucy Trueman explores what the recent LGR pause could mean for leaders, managers and employees.
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Change Chat Recording: Designing the Culture You Actually Need
In this Change Chat recording, Organisational Psychologist and Trueman Change Founder Lucy Trueman explores what really shapes organisational culture during change.
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Underlying Assumptions
In this video, Lucy Trueman draws on Edgar Schein’s model of culture and shares examples of underlying assumptions uncovered through culture reviews. She explains how beliefs about staff turnover, teamwork or organisational size can affect morale, collaboration and readiness for transformation.
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