A bit about me.

I’m a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), trained in editorial best practice, plain‑English principles, publication standards and PDF proofreading.

With 25 years in communications and design‑agency environments, I specialise in non‑fiction, organisational and business content – not fiction. My expertise lies in shaping clear, accurate, brand‑aligned material for businesses, charities, heritage bodies, faith organisations, schools and creative teams.

'If you're looking for someone to apply that final polish to your written projects – or to give you more fundamental support on your tone of voice, content strategies and publishing processes, give Kelly a ring. You won't regret it!'
– James, Digital Marketing Manager, Stewardship

What I do.

Human Editorial Review & Brand Support

I offer one flexible editorial service that enhances your workflow – including full PDF proofreading, layout checks, brand consistency review and final‑stage publication sanity checks.

• Proofreading & accuracy checks – Grammar, punctuation, clarity, correctness.

• Tone & voice refinement – Removing robotic phrasing, adding warmth, professionalism or persuasion.

• AI‑generated content cleanup – Fixing repetition, awkward phrasing, factual slips and inconsistencies.

• Brand consistency checks – Ensuring your content sounds like you, not like a generic model.

• Sensitivity & appropriateness review – Human judgement on tone, audience fit and reputational risk.

• Light communications support – When you need an extra pair of hands during busy periods.

Why clients choose me.

Marketing and comms teams today face tighter budgets, smaller staff, higher workloads and increasing reliance on AI tools. My service is built for this reality.

My service is designed to be:

• Flexible – no retainers, no minimums

• Affordable – clear quotes, scaled to your needs

• Human – judgement, nuance, appropriateness

• Confidential – strict editorial and digital tool policies

• Easy – send your draft or file, get it back polished or with clear amends.

AI gets you halfway.

I get you the rest of the way – without the cost of a full comms person.

'Kelly fully understood the project requirements: checking against multiple documents, hundreds of stakeholder comments and several proofs, while being flexible throughout this time critical project. Ultimate Proof has proven to be an invaluable resource to us.'
– Rebecca, Corporate Communications, University of Portsmouth

Who I work with.

I work with organisations where communications matter – businesses and charities, faith bodies, conservation and heritage organisations, independent schools and creative agencies, among others.

Clients include Ecclesiastical Insurance, Mergermarket, Tearfund, Stewardship, Magdalen College, Wellington College and the University of Portsmouth.

What I can help you with.

Business books and brochures, annual reports, impact publications, newsletters, admissions materials, policy documents, campaign content, magazine articles, packaging, market research reports and more.

Whether your draft is human‑written or AI‑assisted, I ensure it’s clear, credible and ready to publish.

'Being able to hand over our Annual Report knowing that it would be very carefully scrutinised and cross-checked took the pressure off and helped us deliver to deadline.'
– Sally, Head of Marketing & Communications, London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)

Want a free Editorial Style Guide?

If your charity's communications feel inconsistent but you're not ready to bring in support yet, my free Editorial Style Guide Template is a good place to begin. It takes an afternoon and costs nothing.

Ready to improve your content?

Send your draft or tell me about your project – I’ll reply with a clear, honest quote.

25 years of human editorial expertise – the judgement AI can’t replace, at a cost your team can justify.