Who are we?

At Ranelagh Political Communications, we specialise in strategic public affairs, communications and reputation management.

 Approach

We combine insight, creativity and a flair for captivating narrative to provide strong guidance for our clients in everything that we do. Drawing from our experience and strategic judgement, we ensure that our clients are heard in the right places, at the right time. As a smaller agency, we pride ourselves on offering a bespoke service that is flexible to the changing needs of our clients. And we do all this while upholding the highest standards of ethics and transparency.

Working with us

Operating in Westminster, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Stormont, our team come from across the political spectrum and bring expertise in sectors from energy to education, construction to the creative industries.

Our Sectors

Ranelagh has provided professional services to a variety of organisations, such as trade associations, charities, companies and think tanks. We have in-depth experience of sectors

Our team

A photo of Anna Wolffe, managing director

ANNA WOLFFE 
Managing Director

Anna graduated from Leeds University with a BA(Hons) in Politics and Parliamentary Studies and has worked in the US House of Representatives and within the House of Commons, running a MP’s office for eight years.

Previously, Anna carried out research on behalf of MP’s from the Labour and Conservative Parties. She planned and executed a number of General Election Campaigns and assisted with a campaign for an independent local councillor, who won the seat and ousted the Leader of the Council.

Anna has a thorough knowledge of the British political system from her total immersion in the political scene for more than two decades. She has successfully established and provided the secretariat for a number of All-Party Parliamentary Groups; built informed relationships between clients and key decisions-makers in the Commons and the Lords and provided strategic advice to build campaigns over many parliamentary sessions. Anna has specialised in event organisation, both within the Palace of Westminster and across the UK with political guest speakers, as well as filling a number of slots herself.

She also volunteers for APS UK, establishing and fundraising for a research fellowship at St Thomas’ Hospital.

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WILL JOHNSTON
Intern 

Will graduated from the University of Bristol with a BSc in Economics and Politics in 2021. During his studies he enjoyed learning about environmental economics and the foreign policies of the US, China and the EU, developing a particular interest in geopolitics.

Outside of work he is a keen sports fan, particularly of Chelsea FC, and also enjoys listening to music and travelling. 

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CODE OF CONDUCT

Introduction

This Code of Conduct covers the activities of Ranelagh Ltd and all their staff, consultants and advisers in relation to all United Kingdom, English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Ireland central, regional and local government bodies and agencies, public bodies and political parties.

This Code applies equally to all clients, whether or not fee-paying. The principles of the Code are high levels of integrity and profession standards. As a company, and as individuals, we will apply the highest professional standards in the service of all our clients.  We also subscribe to the PRCA Public Affairs Code of Conduct.

In interpreting this code of conduct, the laws of the land will prevail.

  • We will not act for organisations whose policies or objectives are discriminatory and defamatory and if we become aware that a client has broken the law or acted in a discriminatory manner, we reserve the right to cease any work for said client.
  • We will not claim to have privileged access to any elected representative or charge a fee in relation to any meetings or contact with elected representatives.
  • We will not compel any member of staff to work on an account that represents a conflict of personal moral or religious interest.
  • We will remain politically neutral when representing clients.

 

  • On beginning their employment at Ranelagh, all staff will be provided with the Code of Conduct, so that they can read and understand the implications of conformity. They will have access to advice when necessary and are encouraged to raise any concerns with a Director.
  • Many clients have concerns about the confidentiality of their business. They can remain assured that knowledge of their business gained by Ranelagh will not be disclosed to a third party and will only be used for the work for which Ranelagh has been contracted.
  • We will preserve the integrity of the information we acquire, maintaining its state of confidentiality.
    The advice we dispense shall be fair and balanced, including alternative options to ensure that clients make informed decisions.
  • It is acceptable to facilitate meetings and networking with reasonable hospitality or to offer seasonal gifts. However, Ranelagh Ltd will not offer anything which could be misconstrued as inappropriate or an inducement, particularly when dealing with elected members, their advisers or public officials.
  • We shall never arrange events with Parliamentarians or public officials where attendance at such an event is dependent on payment of an entry fee or charge.
  • We shall not employ any sitting elected representative or Peer.
  • We shall always conduct ourselves in a professional manner, with due regard for recommendations from the Committee on Standards in Public Life and complying with all rules of institutions visited.

 

  • We shall not attempt to pass off the company or ourselves as being any other organisation for the purpose of gaining access to an individual or organisation.
  • We shall always identify our clients and ourselves at the earliest opportunity when conducting and communicating with an elected representative or public official, or any person acting on behalf of an elected official.
  • Any conflicts of interest shall be reported to a Director as soon as possible.
  • Where a conflict of interest does occur, we shall speak to all concerned immediately and either proceed with permission of all parties, or resign one account