Philippa Hammond, editor, content writer and translator
Transforming texts for charities, non-profits and public bodies
Hi! I’m Philippa.
I help global change-makers fine-tune their written content and communicate across cultures.
I focus on impact, clarity and readership. I promise not to lecture you about grammar rules.
My fluency in French, Spanish, and Portuguese enables me to work sensitively with multilingual writers.
Because I love to work with people who are making the world a better place, I share your values and will treat your content as if it were my own.
Being a good listener means I’ll ensure we are always on the same page.
We’d be a great fit if you...
✔ Are a charity, non-profit, company or public body with an important message to share
✔ Have limited or no in-house editorial, writing or translation capacity
✔ Care about your content being clear, accurate and genuinely accessible to your audience
✔ Want a reliable, dedicated partner rather than a revolving door of subcontractors
✔ Are working on feature articles, educational materials, evaluation reports or press releases (or similar)
✔ Value getting a straightforward return on your investment.
What guides my work
Here’s what you can expect from working together, starting with the values that shape everything I do.
I had the pleasure of working with Philippa on a few translation and editing projects, and she consistently delivers high-quality copy that exceeds expectations. Philippa is also proficient in using multiple CAT tools, making her an incredibly efficient and effective translator. What stands out the most about Philippa is her dedication to meeting deadlines and always going the extra mile. She is a trustworthy and reliable partner, and I would highly recommend her for French/Spanish/Portuguese into English translation and editing projects.
— Luciano Monteiro, Team Lead for EU Projects
It has been a pleasure to work with someone as conscientious as you are!
— Michèle Nardini, Lingua T s.c.r.l.
Clarifying content since 2004
I thrive on helping my clients use words to inform, influence and generally do good things.
I gained practical insight into how international organisations communicate from my years working in-house. I started my own business to help organisations like yours when you have no in-house capacity or lack specific expertise.
I've read more than my share of dull, robotic writing (in translations and in original copy alike) and I'm on a mission to replace it with something clearer and more human.
Trusting your content to someone else can be daunting, especially when you need a straightforward return on your investment.
With my MA in Translation and Linguistics, 20+ years of experience and CIEP training and credentials, you’re in safe hands.
When you hire me, you work only with me. I don't subcontract unless we've specifically agreed that it’s necessary.
I will take the time to get to know your organisation and its values so I can help you get your important work the attention it deserves.
Your trusted choice for human-centred English that gets results
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Editing and proofreading
From sentence-level polishing to structural edits, professional non-fiction editorial services for clients who need external support to refine their writing.
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Content writing
For clients who don’t already have a piece of content ready for editing, I provide content writing services in my specialist fields.
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Translation
Professional translation from French, Spanish and Portuguese into British English that captures the tone of the original language and connects with the reader, without losing any of its impact.