Stephen Hoffman Consulting

14/05/2026

We are pleased to be co-organising The UK/EU–Ukraine Defence Innovation Corridor Parliamentary roundtable with Tech Connecta Vertex, hosted by Graeme Downie MP.

This parliamentary roundtable will bring together Parliamentarians, senior Government representatives, defence industry leaders, SMEs, innovators and Ukrainian partners to explore practical pathways for defence collaboration between the UK, Ukraine and Europe.

The discussion will focus on strengthening UK defence capability, supporting Ukrainian defence innovation and accelerating collaboration across the UK, Ukrainian and European defence ecosystems.

Contributors include Graeme Downie MP, Dan Danchenko (Tech Connecta Vertex Ltd), Denys Kalachov (International Defence Cooperation / Association of Ukrainian Defence Manufacturers), Andrew Coe OBE (Leonardo) and Colonel (Ret.) Seb Pollington (NATO Advisor). We are also likely to be joined by a senior UK Defence Minister.

📌 Tuesday 23 June 2026
⏰ 5:00pm for 5:30pm start | 7:00pm close
📍 Portcullis House
📩 RSVP: Stephen Hoffman - [email protected]

Exact location details will be provided upon RSVP.

We hope to see lots of people at the event on 23 June.

09/05/2026

Stephen Hoffman Consulting is proud to announce that from 27 April 2026 we have taken up the role of Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Explosive Weapons & Their Impact, working with Helen Maguire for Epsom & Ewell, Chair of the APPG, alongside officers Cameron Thomas MP and Viscount Camrose.

The APPG brings together MPs, Peers, industry, NGOs, academics and practitioners to ensure Parliament is informed on explosive ordnance disposal, humanitarian mine action and the impact of explosive weapons on civilians worldwide.

As Secretariat, Stephen Hoffman Consulting manages the day-to-day running of the group, from organising parliamentary events and managing membership to supporting governance and growing the APPG's stakeholder network across industry, the humanitarian sector and government.

Our EGM takes place on 8 June 2026 at the Houses of Parliament. If your organisation works in this space and would like to attend or find out more about engaging with the APPG, please contact our Director, Stephen Hoffman at [email protected].

24/04/2026

It was an honour for our Director, Stephen Hoffman, to meet with Mark Sewards MP, as Public Affairs Advisor for the UK/EU-Ukraine Defence Innovation Corridor.

We know Mark is a longstanding friend of Ukraine, who was part of a UK Friends of Ukraine Parliamentary delegation to Ukraine in September 2025.

We believe there is a lot of potential for companies in Leeds to learn from Ukrainian companies and vice versa for the future security, peace and prosperity of the UK and Ukraine and we welcome Mark's engagement with the Corridor.

Ourselves and the founder of the Corridor, Dan Danchenko, look forward to working with Mark to explore the potential for the Corridor to collaborate with Leeds vibrant innovation ecosystem.

24/02/2026

Four Years of Resistance: Ukrainians speak out

Four years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

To mark this anniversary, our Director Stephen Hoffman compiled over 60 testimonies from Ukrainians — human rights defenders, students, rabbis, politicians, artists, volunteers and mothers.

Their words are powerful. Some are heartbreaking. All are real.

Please read. Please share. We must bear witness and not look away!

*Please note, people’s names are given below their quote, not before their quote.

https://open.substack.com/pub/thehoff1990/p/four-years-of-resistance-ukrainians

The voices of Ukrainians are heard loudly and clearly, to mark the four year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

19/05/2025

Thank you Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP for standing with the families of the Ukrainian children stolen by Russia and supporting the campaign.

21/04/2025

Please do get in touch with our Director by emailing [email protected] or DMing me on Facebook Messenger to record a video in support of UK Friends of Ukraine's campaign!

04/03/2025

For far too long Russia has not been made to pay for its aggressive war of destruction against Ukraine. Now is the time to seize Russian sanctions across the UK and EU, and help provide Ukraine with the money it needs to defeat Russia's invasion of its land and rebuild their country.

MPs said the UK and Europe must 'step up and accelerate' their support for Kyiv by taking control of nearly £237bn of Russian cash.

24/12/2024

🌺 A Season of Surprises is the latest oil painting from the incredibly talented Ukrainian artist Yulia Lisle. Yulia Lisle OilArt is inspired by what Yulia sees and experiences in nature every day.

This vibrant artwork captures the essence of autumn, with its warm colours, lush textures and hand crafted painting. It's the perfect way to add a touch of serenity and elegance to any room.

Whether you are a nature lover, a family who enjoys spending time outdoors, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful flowers depicted majestically, this painting is sure to captivate you.

🎨Below are some additional details about the painting:

* Title: A Season of Surprises
* Medium: Oil on canvas, unframed
* Size: 80x80cm
* Artist: Yulia Lisle
* Price: £895

https://www.yulialisle.com/product-page/a-season-of-surprises

This painting is available for purchase. Please contact me by emailing [email protected], commenting below this post or DMing me if this art has captured your heart and you would like further information.

28/11/2024

We have a new email address for all email enquiries to be sent to to our Director Stephen Hoffman.

The email is [email protected]

Please send emails to this email if you want to contact our Director going forward!

16/11/2024

If you are looking to persuasively tell the story of your business, NGO or you as an individual, alongside gaining the investment you need to make your dream a reality, we at Stephen Hoffman Consulting are on hand to help you.

Find out how our dynamic and customised fundraising, marketing, public affairs and research services can benefit you by emailing our Director, Stephen Hoffman, at [email protected], phoning or WhatsApping him on 07957294233, messaging us on Messenger or commenting below this post.

We look forward to hearing from you!