Meet the Team

Award Winning Public Relations and Marketing Agency

At Cause UK (now Cause and Effect Public Relations) we believe in putting purpose at the heart of every story. Since 2010 we’ve helped ethical businesses, charities, festivals and the arts to shine – with award-winning campaigns that elevate profile, engagement and impact.

“We engaged Cause UK on a retainer for some PR for our company. Clair and Ann are very approachable, and have really impressed us with the PR we gained. They managed to get some of our clients on regional and national news, in local and national press. Their ideas are creative and they are very professional. We would highly recommend them.” Stacey Burrows, Articulate Drama School and Agency

Why We Stand Out

• Winner of PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards (2021) and shortlisted again in 2023.  
• B-Corp Certified agency, rooted in sustainability, social value and transparency.  
• Over a decade of experience delivering measurable results: increased footfall, raised investment, stronger reputations.  

Clair Challenor-Chadwick

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Managing Director

With a background in fintech and private banking marketing in London, Clair moved into the third sector before founding Cause UK in 2010. Her expertise is in high-impact media stunts and broadcast stories, and she brings a unique blend of Californian creativity and Yorkshire work-ethic. Clair holds a postgraduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and has held leadership roles including the Institute of Directors’ Director of the Year for Social Value. 

Ann Chadwick

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Director

Ann joined the agency in 2011 and leads our festival, literary and feature-writing work. Her early career as a regional newspaper feature writer gives her a deep understanding of story-telling, content creation and media craft – helping our clients to be heard, seen and remembered. 

Our Values & Approach

We’re creative, conscientious and client-focused.

• Purpose-led storytelling. We work only with organisations committed to positive impact – across business, charity, arts, environment and tourism.
• Strategic rigour and media clout. From national TV to regional press, we tailor campaigns that secure attention, coverage and credibility.
• Measurable outcomes. Whether it’s revenue, visitor numbers or policy shift, we work to achieve goals you can quantify.
• Long-term partnership. We believe PR is more than one press release – we build relationships, evolve messages and sustain momentum.

Why Team Expertise Matters

Our senior team all bring journalistic, digital marketing and campaign experience. That means your story doesn’t just reach media outlets—it resonates with them. We understand what editors want, what audiences share, and how to amplify your message authentically.

Get to Know Us

We’re based in Harrogate and London and available UK-wide. Want to find out how we can support your next campaign or organisation? Let’s talk