Helen is a supporter of creative people and creative industries. Working locally, nationally, internationally and voluntarily she designs, produces and facilitates opportunities, initiatives and spaces in which practitioners, microbusinesses, projects and organisations can realise their full creative and professional potential. Current clients and roles include Co-Project Lead at Make Works Scotland, facilitator of the Tanween Design Programme for emerging designers based in the UAE at Tashkeel, Dubai, Vice Chair at Fife Contemporary and Applied Arts Scotland as a voluntary Adviser to the Board and freelance project manager.

Setting up us a designer/maker of contemporary furniture and interior products in 1998, Helen's freelance experience has grown to encompass tutoring professional practice and historical modules at degree level, exhibition design, writing reviews, authoring business resources, facilitation, delivering advice sessions, workshops and networking events for the creative and cultural sector.