We help our clients Tell powerful stories.
We Are Toucan was founded by stand-up comedians.
Not because we wanted to be funny at work, but because comedy teaches you something most communications training never will: how to read a room.
Our female founders come originally from stand-up, TV, radio and drama environments where timing is unforgiving, attention is scarce, and you find out immediately whether something lands. There's no hiding. You either connect, or you don't.
That instinct shapes everything we do.
Most agencies learn communication theory. We learned it in front of a live audience.
Which means when we walk into a regulated industry with complex science, sensitive change programmes and nervous stakeholders, we're not guessing at what will land. We're reading the room - and we've been doing it for a long time.
We're multi-award-winning in internal communications, with deep experience across pharma, biotech and financial services. We understand compliance, governance, legal scrutiny and brand guardianship. We also understand that none of that matters unless the people you're trying to reach actually care about what you're saying.
Making them care is what we do.
Clients tell us we're their favourite meeting of the week.
We take that seriously. Not because we're trying to be entertaining - but because we know that the best work happens when there's genuine trust, honest conversation, and enough enjoyment in the room that people say what they actually think.
We work hard. We make it good. And we follow the only ethos that's ever made sense to us: do a good job, have a good time.
Meet the team below…
Our Team
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Lynn Chambers
Founder and MD
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Sally Nettleton
Co-Founder / Director
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helen kimmerling
Client Services Director
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barry castagnola
Creative Director, Film
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Connor Kent
Senior Producer
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Leo Ferri
Film Production Manager
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rob abercrombie
Editor/Camera Op
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Owain Pennington
Film Director/DOP
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Jamie Fulbrook
Film Director/DOP
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Josh. Alward
Senior Film Editor
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Roody Hadley
Senior Film Editor & Animator
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Amy Osborne
Senior Producer
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Tanya Temple-Harris
Senior Producer
We are toucan
Our Services
Full-service, end-to-end—what does that actually mean for you?
End-to-end means we’re with you from the first conversation to the final delivery and everything in between.
As multi-award-winning specialists in internal communications, we create strategic campaigns, leadership communications, films, podcasts, events and immersive experiences that inspire action.
Below is a snapshot of the services our clients rely on most. If you’re facing something complex or high-stakes, let’s talk, we’d love to help.
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Story Strategies
Insight Development
Brand Planning
Communications & Media Strategy
Content Strategy
Social Strategy
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Brand Identity & Tone of Voice
Fully Integrated Campaigns
Design & VI
Social & Influencer Campaigns
Artwork & Asset Creation
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Film Direction/Production
Photography
Concept Development & Storyboarding
Podcasts
Motion Graphics & Animation
End-to-End Production Services
In-House Edit Suite
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Creative Theme / Execution
Talent Management
Venue Logistics
AV & Production
Floorplan, Stage, Set & Breakout/Zone Design
Event Management
Event Communications (Pre, During & Post Event)