C O T E R I E
Who we are
Coterie is a premier London event management consultancy founded by Vanessa Steel, dedicated to orchestrating opulent clay shooting charity events. With over fifteen years of expertise, Coterie brings a deep understanding of high-end fundraising events to help maximize charitable contributions.
Our name, Coterie, reflects our commitment to fellowship, collaboration, and community, embodying our core values of integrity, excellence, and philanthropy. We strive to cultivate a sophisticated network of passionate event professionals, seamlessly connecting clients, venues, and suppliers to create unforgettable luxury clay shooting events that elevate charitable causes.
“a coterie of friends and advisers”
What we do
At Coterie, we specialize in crafting bespoke luxury fundraising events and elite clay shoots, tailored to meet your business or personal needs. Our comprehensive services range from consultancy and referrals to community and knowledge exchange. With extensive experience in fundraising, business development, and high-profile cultural events, we excel in every aspect of event production, including catering, venue selection, supplier sourcing, and venue management.
Our deep industry connections, combined with our specialized expertise, ensure that we can elevate your events business, delivering exceptional and memorable experiences that drive both success and impact.
CONSULTANCY
Consultancy services
At Coterie, we provide bespoke services designed to elevate luxury charity events and optimize fundraising efforts. Our flexible fee structure accommodates daily rates, project-based pricing, or retainer arrangements, ensuring a tailored approach that aligns with your unique needs.
We aim to integrate seamlessly with your team, offering end-to-end event management that spans from strategic planning and client gifting to detailed RFPs and tender submissions. Whether you require comprehensive support or ad hoc assistance during peak periods, our expertise is at your disposal to ensure your events are executed with excellence and sophistication.
VENUE FINDING
How it works
Specialising in cultural heritage experiences, we will find your venues with cultural integrity. After an initial call to discuss your brief, we will provide you with a deck of suggested venues. This is a free service; our fee is paid in venue commission. We can work on individual or multiple briefs.
We provide a bespoke proposal of venue suggestions for your brief
We secure dates for your shortlisted venues
We confirm your chosen venue
We can make suggestions for the right suppliers to choose based on your budget, brief and our experience.
PEOPLE
Referrals and recruitment
Good people are often hard to find, and it can be a lengthy process to recruit new team members. We can help connect you with our little black book of contacts and introduce suitable candidates. Our referral fee is calculated on a bespoke basis according to each individual candidate.
We connect people and businesses through our network
Need an introduction, let us know
We offer advice and support
We can help with team building and welfare.
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