July has been a productive month for us at ESPR. Our team has been working on projects that reflect the heart of what we do, with a lineup of workshops, training sessions, campaigns, and upcoming engagements, connecting people, amplifying voices, and building strategic communications with purpose.
Here are some of the key achievements from a standout month…
ESPR began the month volunteering as part of the PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association) School Outreach Programme at a secondary school in Croydon. ESPR’s founder, Eva Simpson, delivered a powerful PR workshop to a room full of bright and curious Year 8 students. Through interactive sessions and real-world storytelling, the students learned how public relations shapes narratives and influences perception. Feedback from the school revealed that every student walked away with a deeper understanding of PR and a renewed sense of career inspiration.
Soon after, ESPR facilitated a workshop for long-term client Tudor Trust. Following the launch of its new strategy, Change We Seek, the Tudor Trust is undergoing a period of significant transformation not only in its funding priorities but also in how it communicates its purpose, values, and direction. As a long-established funder, Tudor Trust now places a clear emphasis on supporting communities that work towards racial justice, and are building power, changing systems, and creating deep, long-term change. However, this strategic shift has brought with it the need for a more transparent, more unified communications approach – both internally and externally.
ESPR held a workshop with Tudor Trust to help define its Mission, Vision and Key Messages for use in its communications going forward.
Midway through the month, ESPR had the opportunity to work with the Runnymede Trust team in an engaging social media workshop. As a leading race equality think tank in the UK, it was important to offer tailored insights that align with their mission. We explored content strategy, audience engagement, and the power of storytelling in shaping public discourse online.
Also in July, we commenced one of our key projects, the Powerlist Media Campaign.
The Powerlist and Powerful Media are one of our longstanding clients. This year the Powerlist Celebrates its 20th Anniversary.
This campaign celebrates Black excellence and leadership across various industries, creating space for voices that have shaped and are still shaping Britain’s cultural and business landscapes. We were pleased to secure coverage on BBC Radio and in The Voice Newspaper. We are proud to help bring these powerful stories to the forefront.
July saw England win the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 and our client Eni Aluko took centre stage commentating on the incredible football tournament. In addition to being a pundit on ITV, Eni was also interviewed by Good Morning Britain and Sky News to share her insights and thoughts on the matches. Eni had an incredible opportunity to join the ITN to co-host a special programme of the Lionesses Parade in London. The Daily Mirror’s Darren Lewis and Tom Bryant also invited Eni into his offices for an interview about her life outside punditry which resulted in a double page spread and front page blurb.
As the month wrapped up, ESPR reflected on its participation in SheBoss UK 2025, where Eva Simpson moderated one of the key panel sessions. The event was a powerful gathering spotlighting women in leadership, innovation, and enterprise. It was an honour for ESPR to contribute to this celebration of impact, ownership, and resilience.
It has been a full and rewarding July. Each of these engagements has deepened ESPR’s commitment to strategic communication and community connection. ESPR looks forward to building on this momentum as we head into August, stronger, bolder, and even more intentional.
Eva launched ESPR, a black-owned UK PR agency to amplify unheard voices, particularly black communities and across Africa, and help organisations navigate sensitive cultural issues with authenticity and strategy. The agency has worked or partnered with a range of high-profile clients, including Powerlist Media, Tudor Trust, Runnymede Trust, NHS, and The Church of England. ESPR also supports the visibility of Black leaders and entrepreneurs including Dean Forbes, Eric Collins, and Kevin Okyere, CEO of Springfield Group.
ESPR continues to lead in this space, offering strategic PR rooted in cultural awareness and lived experience.
If you’re interested in working with us or would like to invite Eva to speak at your event, please get in touch:
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Written by Grace Akintunde