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: Your Psychology Toolkit for Leading Change
In this Change Chat, Lucy Trueman, Organisational Psychologist and Founder of Trueman Change, introduced three psychological tools that can help leaders make better sense of behaviour during periods of uncertainty and transformation. The discussion is relevant for chief executives, directors, heads of service, managers and change professionals working across the public sector.
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Uncertainty in the Workplace
In this video, Lucy Trueman explores how leaders can help people respond to uncertainty more positively. She focuses on three important factors that influence our ability to cope: having a sense of control or autonomy, understanding the wider meaning and purpose behind the change, and feeling psychologically safe enough to challenge, experiment and take risks.
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What do we mean by Hearts & Minds?
“Winning over hearts and minds” is a phrase often used when change has not fully landed, but what does it actually mean? In this video, Lucy Trueman explores the organisational psychology behind the phrase, including motivation, decision-making, resilience, identity, emotional responses, team dynamics and psychological safety.
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