--- title: Hello, I create spaces for people to make positive social impact date: 2023-09-07T08:23:33Z modified: 2026-04-15T08:11:16Z permalink: "https://benrmatthews.com/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 8152 parent: "" ancestors: [] children: [] author: benrmatthews --- I’m a digital generalist, impact-led founder and ethical leader. My main role is as the co-founder of digital agency [Empower](https://empower.agency/). I’m interested in how technology shapes the work we do and the world we live in. The organisations I work with use digital tools to create impact, but much of that now happens on platforms and through systems that operate beyond democracy and accountability. Questions about technology decision making, power, rights and governance are central to the impact-led work I care about. Read a bit more [about me here](https://benrmatthews.com/about/). [Contact me here](https://benrmatthews.com/contact/). ## Writing Here’s what I generally write about, for better or worse. - [Agency](https://benrmatthews.com/category/agency/) (0) - [AI](https://benrmatthews.com/category/ai/) (8) - [Business](https://benrmatthews.com/category/business/) (48) - [Freelance](https://benrmatthews.com/category/freelance/) (154) - [General](https://benrmatthews.com/category/general/) (408) - [Impact](https://benrmatthews.com/category/impact/) (0) - [Leadership](https://benrmatthews.com/category/leadership/) (4) - [Peeknotes](https://benrmatthews.com/category/peeknotes/) (0) - [Strategy](https://benrmatthews.com/category/strategy/) (5) - [Tech](https://benrmatthews.com/category/tech/) (100) I keep a list of every post I’ve ever written, which is mainly for me to keep track in posterity. But if you want to see the list, it’s all [here](https://benrmatthews.com/writing/). ## Recent Posts The posts published most recently, in descending chronological order. Mainly used to highlight how infrequently I manage to publish, despite good intentions. - [Free AI resources for charities](https://benrmatthews.com/free-ai-resources-for-charities/) - [How to follow up after a project ends without feeling like you’re pestering](https://benrmatthews.com/how-to-follow-up-after-a-project-ends-without-feeling-like-youre-pestering/) - [How to write a client-facing project plan that doesn’t confuse anyone](https://benrmatthews.com/how-to-write-a-client-facing-project-plan-that-doesnt-confuse-anyone/) - [Proposals vs quotes: what to send and when in a comms project](https://benrmatthews.com/proposals-vs-quotes-what-to-send-and-when-in-a-comms-project/) - [How to structure a comms retainer agreement](https://benrmatthews.com/how-to-structure-a-comms-retainer-agreement/) - [How to set client expectations before a comms project begins](https://benrmatthews.com/how-to-set-client-expectations-before-a-comms-project-begins/) ## Popular Posts The posts with the most views according to analytics. High views does not always equal high quality. 1. [How To Work Out Your Hourly, Daily or Project Rate ](https://benrmatthews.com/freelance-consultant-rates-how-to-work-out-your-hourly-daily-or-project-rate/) 2. [Japan on a Budget for 2 Weeks](https://benrmatthews.com/japan-on-a-budget-for-2-weeks/) 3. [How to Become a Freelance Consultant](https://benrmatthews.com/how-to-become-a-freelance-consultant/) 4. [Havana, Cuba in one week: budget travellers’ guide](https://benrmatthews.com/havana-cuba-in-one-week-budget-travellers-guide/) 5. [How to write a brief and what to include](https://benrmatthews.com/how-to-write-a-brief-and-what-to-include/) ## Elsewhere Links to connect with me elsewhere, if you feel compelled to. [Email](mailto:benrmatthew@gmail.com) / [LinkedIn](https://linkedinin.com/in/benrmatthews) / [Empower blog](https://empower.agency/author/benrmatthews/)