From Helen's early days as a stand up comedienne at London's famous Comedy store, her quick wit and improvisational skills have made her a popular choice for After Dinner Speaking , Award Ceremonies, Corporate and PR events.

Easily recognisable as one of Britain well known comedy actresses - in particular 'Catriona' the dizzy journalist from BBC's Absolutely Fabulous, Helen has also been invited to guest consistently on topical shows such as Radio 4's 'The News Quiz', 'Just a minute' and more seriously 'A Good Read' where her natural and wry intelligence can be relied upon.

"Helen conjures up her comedic characters with the minimum of fuss" - William Cook, the Guardian

Background in Public Speaking

Helen has been an Ambassador for the Princes Trust for the last ten years, recently hosting a celebration with his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on stage together at Windsor Castle - televised for the BBC documentary

"Helen is often the first person to be asked for, when it comes to after dinner speaking. Her warmth wit and intelligence are just the ticket for putting people at their ease while entertaining them" -Annie Lycett, the Princes Trust (Annie Lycette for the Princes Trust would be pleased to offer any testimonials 0207 543 1280)

Examples of past speeches

Helen was head hunted to write and perform the speech for the Women of the Year Lunch at the Savoy Hotel on the theme of 'Community'

Helen is a Patron of Aspire (The charity for back injuries) and was their popular guest speaker for their Ladies' Charity Lunch in Bushy

"Dear Helen,

Just a belated note to thank you once again for giving such a wonderful performance at the Aspire fund-raising lunch in Bushey. You pitched your talk perfectly for the audience and it was a great success for our coffers.

I don't think I have ever seen an audience laugh along with a speaker so much. There was a genuine warmth in their reaction to you.

I do hope that at some stage in the future you may be able to do it again for us".

- Peter Stanford, Chairman ASPIRE

Helen was invited to be the After Dinner Speaker for the National Childbirth Trust Dinner ( N.C.T Ruth Howard).

Helen was invited to be guest speaker at the Agents and Personal Managers Ball at the Grovesner House hotel.

Examples of recent work

This year alone Helen has presented awards for The East London and City NHS Trust (David Cooper 0207 655 4129)

Helen was a highly praised Guest Speaker at the Chief Nursing Officer Conference for London Strategic Health Authority at The Queen Elizabeth 11 Conference Centre in London.

"The speech was funny, insightful and inspiring. Whilst capturing the theme of the event, Helen also provided stimulus to each participant which encouraged them to reflect on where they were in life and how that impacted on the care they provided to others. Should the occasion arise I would willingly engage Helen as a future speaker for any of the range of events that I am involved in."

Trish Morris-Thompson
Thompson@nelondon.nhs.uk

Helen was After Dinner speaker for The Association of Charity Shops at Keel University

"I just wanted to say a big thank you to you for providing us with such great entertainment at our Conference - it was much appreciated by all"

Lekha Louda
Lekha@charityshops.org.uk

Helen was guest after dinner speaker at this year's Swansea Business Woman of the Year Awards Ceremony

"I have received a great deal of positive feedback with guests thoroughly enjoying (Helen's) speech - it was extremely entertaining!"

Sarah Toomey
administrator@swansea.gov.uk

Some examples of forthcoming work

Helen has been head hunted to be the After Dinner Guest Speaker at HouseMark Chief executives Business in the community Conference - at Warwick University.

Helen is invited to speak at a Charity Dinner, followed by Q and A's at Worksop Football Ground.

Helen is invited to provide the speech entertainment at this years Ariel Fashion Awards in association with GMTV.