Alchemy at the Edge Consulting is designed for leaders who stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation, inspired by the creative possibilities bubbling up within their organisations or faith communities. These leaders, often operating at the “edge of the inside,” recognise that true, lasting change starts at the edge and radiates toward the centre.
Richard Passmore is a seasoned innovator, and thought leader who has spent decades navigating the intersections of tradition and creativity. Known for his pioneering work in refounding organisations and empowering leaders, Richard draws on deep experience in faith-based innovation, social entrepreneurship, and systemic transformation.
His career began in youth and community development, where he cultivated his passion for engaging with those on the margins and unlocking their creative potential. Richard is the architect of transformative frameworks like the Mixed Ecology Trellis model, A Tricksters Theory of Change, Reimagining the Two Loops, NWC Speed incubator etc which continue to shape mission-focused innovation. His approach is rooted in empowering leaders to sense, name, and nurture emerging possibilities while weaving them into sustainable systems of growth. He brings a unique ability to balance traditional values with forward-thinking strategies, making him a trusted partner for leaders seeking lasting, systemic change.
Therefore we specialise in helping organisations and leaders use constructive disruption to grow alternative creative systems that mature and move from parallel systems to ones embedded within the whole. Our work embraces the creative paradox: that newness often happens at the edge but systems embracing innovation can too easily kill it.
With a focus on innovation within traditional sectors, Alchemy at the Edge offers the tools, strategies, and support necessary to identify, nurture, and amplify these creative sparks, transforming them into sustainable systems of growth and renewal. We cultivate resilience, adaptability, and systemic change to empower leaders and organisations alike.