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Building skills, livelihoods and opportunitythrough independent organisations.

BlueBow Group is a UK-based group supporting independent companies and charities delivering research, technology, employment and sustainable livelihood programmes.

What is BlueBow Group?

BlueBow Group provides strategic direction, shared learning and responsible oversight across a group of legally and financially independent organisations.

Our Organisations

BlueBow Research & Consultancy Ltd

UK Limited Company


  • Digital Transformation
  • User Research & Service Design
  • Public Sector Delivery
Visit bluebowrc.com

BlueBow Technologies Ltd

UK Limited Company


  • Platform Development
  • Digital Products
  • Innovation Delivery

WorkStart

Delivered by an independent charity


  • Youth Employability
  • Skills Training & Mentoring
  • Job Pathways
Visit workstart.app

MyAgroPadi Ltd

UK & Nigeria Operations


  • Farmer Training
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Rural Livelihoods
Visit myagropadi.com

Governance & Independence

Our organisations operate independently, with their own boards and financial controls.
All collaborations are conducted at arm's length and fully documented.

Our Focus Areas

Youth Employment & Skills

Youth Employment & Skills

Digital Inclusion

Digital Inclusion

Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture

Intergenerational Participation

Intergenerational Participation

Community Development

Community Development

Trusted by Government & Enterprise

BlueBow Group companies have delivered user research, service design, and digital transformation across UK central government, local authorities, NHS, and regulated industries.

Ministry of Defence2023–Present

Armed Forces Recruiting System

Leading UX advisory for digital transformation of Armed Forces recruitment across Army, Royal Navy, and RAF.

  • 35% reduction in candidate drop-off
  • WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
  • 30,000+ annual applications supported
User ResearchService DesignSC Cleared
Cabinet Office2019–2022

GDS Transformation Support

User research and service design for cross-government digital programmes.

  • GOV.UK service patterns informed
  • Design System adoption supported
  • 10M+ transactions supported
User ResearchGDSDigital Transformation
NHS England2020–2023

Patient Digital Services

Accessibility consulting for NHS digital platforms ensuring inclusive healthcare access.

  • WCAG compliance improved
  • Diverse patient research
  • Trust-wide adoption
AccessibilityHealthcareUser Research
Welsh Government2021–2024

Local Government Digital

Website redesign and digital strategy for Welsh local authorities.

  • Modern accessible platforms
  • Bilingual content strategy
  • 40% increase in online adoption
Website DesignLocal Government
Department for Education2018–2021

Education Technology Platforms

Digital services design for teachers, students, and educational institutions.

  • Streamlined teacher certification
  • Improved information architecture
  • User testing with educators
Service DesignEducation
15+
Years Public Sector Experience
SC
Security Cleared Team
G-Cloud 14
& DOS 7 Supplier
WCAG 2.1
Accessibility Experts

Leadership

O'Tega Ogra

Group Founder & Director

20+ years experience in social impact, governance, and programme leadership.

Our Advisory Board

BlueBow Group benefits from the guidance of experienced leaders across public sector, technology, international development, and sustainable agriculture.

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Philip Orumwense CBE

Strategic Advisor — Public Procurement

Senior Crown Commercial Service leader. Cabinet Office digital transformation expert.

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Advisory Position

Strategic Advisor — International Development

20+ years in FCDO, World Bank, and multilateral development programmes.

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Advisory Position

Strategic Advisor — Technology & Innovation

Former CTO at UK GovTech startup. AI adoption and public sector digital infrastructure.

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Advisory Position

Strategic Advisor — Agriculture & Trade

Former Director at DFID Nigeria. UK-Africa trade corridors specialist.

Ready to Build Something Together?

Whether you're a government department, social enterprise, or impact investor, we'd love to explore how we can work together.