Ethical, Award-Winning PR Agency for Purpose-Driven Organisations
At Cause & Effect, we help organisations with purpose tell stories that make people care.
“What would be your ideal coverage? they asked. Um….I mean the dream would be a Guardian article, but we’d settle for some regional press, I said. A few weeks later, we’ve had a BBC Radio 4 feature, a lead article in the Guardian online climate change section, BBC news, ITV regional news, and much more. I’m blown away by the coverage. I want you to know that Ann and Clair, as well as getting the results, have been great to work with. Efficient, organised, and lovely. Brilliant team. Thank you for what you’ve done for us!”
Adam Cooper, Threads in the Ground
Introduction
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Harrogate with a London office, Cause & Effect PR is an award-winning agency specialising in strategic communications, creative storytelling and measurable impact for charities, social enterprises, arts organisations and ethical businesses.
Lucinda Hawskley, Ann Challenor-Chadwick, Miriam Margolyes, Clair Challenor-Chadwick from Cause and Effect Public Relations on stage at Whitby Lit Fest.
Our Purpose
At Cause & Effect, we believe that communications should do more than inform – they should inspire change. We help organisations with purpose find their voice, shape their narrative and engage the audiences who matter. Our campaigns don’t just generate attention—they deliver tangible outcomes.
What We Do
- Strategic Communications – We develop campaign frameworks, core messaging and audience-insight-led narratives.
- Media Relations – We connect your story with national, regional and trade media, securing impactful coverage across channels.
- Content & Storytelling – From thought leadership articles to social content and launch copy, we craft writing that resonates.
- Campaigns & Launches – We bring together PR, influencer and media partnerships to make launches and initiatives stand out.
- Digital & Social – We ensure your online presence is consistent, authentic and driving engagement.
- Impact & Evaluation – We measure success not just in mentions, but in enquiries, revenue, investment and change.
Our Credentials
- B Corp Certified – We are formally accredited as a business that meets rigorous social, environmental and transparency standards.
- Award-Winning – Recognised as PR Agency of the Year in the Prolific North Awards and shortlisted for further top industry honours.
- Since 2010, we have supported clients in the UK to raise profile, attract investment, grow footfall and fundraise across arts, culture, charitable and ethical business sectors.
Our Story
Built from the ground up in Yorkshire, with a sister-agency mindset, we recognised early that purpose-led organisations were under-served in the PR landscape. So we created an agency where “cause meets effect” – where meaningful stories drive measurable results. In 2025 we renamed ourselves from Cause UK to Cause & Effect Public Relations to reflect the breadth of our work across business, charity, culture and impact.
Why Work With Us?
When you partner with us you get a team that:
- Understands how to position purpose-driven organisations in saturated media landscapes
- Has strong relationships with national and regional press, broadcast and trade outlets
- Measures success in outcomes not only outputs
- Matches strategic insight with creative execution
- Champions work that is both ethical and effective
- Increase media coverage, enquiries, revenue and investment.
In the News
Cause UK celebrates 15 years in business
Cause UK Bcorp certification
Cause UK wins PR agency of the Year
Cause UK best independent business
The Guardian, Cause UK marketing and PR excellence
Get in touch
If you’re ready to raise your profile, strengthen your reputation and drive real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us to explore how we can support your next campaign or organisational milestone. Call 0753 194 8014 or email info@causeuk.com
To make waves, and empower clients to achieve their goals through effective, creative communication strategies with tangible results.
Deliver a step-change in your profile and create meaningful impact. We are committed to providing high-quality, strategic communication services that make a difference.
Cause & Effect public relations is a family-run agency built on our conscientious and creative approach. A B Corp, we work with others who share our values in business, and support people and planet.