The business describes itself as a creative growth consultancy, a phrase that reflects the breadth of its work. Rather than separating strategy, creativity, technology and delivery, Carswell Gould brings them together to help clients solve problems, reach people and make progress. Its work spans brand strategy, campaigns, content, digital, websites, film, events, public relations, automation and wider growth programmes.
“Creativity has the power to drive real growth. I see it every day, a strong idea can change how a business is understood, bring people together and create opportunities that simply weren’t there before.”
Ed Gould, Creative Director, Carswell Gould
At the heart of Carswell Gould is a team led by Creative Director Ed Gould and Managing Director Gareth Miller. Together, they bring creative thinking, strategic direction and commercial experience to the consultancy’s work. Gareth oversees the business and its client programmes, while Ed combines his creative leadership with a long-standing commitment to strengthening the Central South’s business, creative and innovation economy.
Working with organisations across the UK and internationally, Carswell Gould specialises in integrated growth programmes that bring together business strategy, marketing, creativity, technology, commercial advisory and financial planning. This joined-up approach enables the team to look beyond individual campaigns or projects and help clients build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
That wider contribution is an important part of the Carswell Gould story. The consultancy has helped build and run Venturefest South, the region’s programme for connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, universities and business support (Oh and Ed Gould helped set up Southern Creative Catalyst too).
It has also worked on economic growth initiatives like SO GROW and regional campaigns and programmes designed to help businesses find opportunities and make stronger connections and drive growth.
The team works with organisations ranging from start-ups and charities to regional businesses and international brands. Recent work has included strategic consultancy, branding and digital development, while other projects have focused on lead generation, business growth and helping organisations communicate complex ideas more clearly.
That work has brought industry recognition. Carswell Gould has received a CIPR PRide Gold Award, been named Most Innovative Marketing Agency by SME News and achieved finalist recognition in awards including The Drum and the Central South Business Awards. In 2025, the team was also named Innovation/Growth Catalyst of the Year at the Southampton Business Success Awards, recognising both its commercial work and its wider contribution to regional growth.
What makes Carswell Gould particularly relevant to Southern Creative Catalyst is that its impact extends beyond its own client list. The business actively contributes to the region around it. It makes introductions, builds programmes, supports collaboration and invests time in initiatives designed to help other people and businesses grow.
That is exactly the kind of contribution a strong creative economy needs.
Carswell Gould is based at 16 Brunswick Place, Southampton, SO15 2AQ. The team can be contacted on 02380 238 001 or at info@carswellgould.co.uk