About Regard

Charlie Thomson

Charlie Thompson established Regard Communications in 2026 to meet a growing demand for innovative businesses in the energy transition to better tell their stories and stand out in an increasingly challenging market.

He helps clients, both businesses and supporting organisations, to articulate their true value and impact to key stakeholders — customers, industry leaders, government bodies, funding organisations and investors — enabling them to build influence, secure support, win business and drive sustainable growth.

Charlie has over thirty years’ experience of leading and delivering highly impactful communications, stakeholder engagement and reputation management for high technology, innovation-led organisations. In telecommunications and IT, defence and renewable energy, he has worked for and with some of the leading companies in the world to proactively define reputations and deliver communication strategies for growth.

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Mission

To tell the stories of the Energy Transition, helping businesses to more effectively communicate their positive impact and grow.

Regard Communications works with innovative companies and supporting organisations to develop clear narratives, effective communications strategies and high-quality communications materials that enable them to engage investors, policymakers, partners and customers with confidence.

Vision

The UK prospering on clean power

Values

  • Clarity

    We believe complex ideas and technologies should be communicated clearly so that stakeholders can understand their value and potential impact.

  • Credibility

    Our work is grounded in experience, careful thinking and a strong understanding of the sectors in which our clients operate.

  • Strategic thinking

    Every communication should support a wider objective. We focus on helping organisations align their messaging, brand and communications activity with their long-term goals.

  • Collaboration

    The most effective communications strategies are developed in close partnership with leadership teams who understand their organisations best.

  • Impact

    We focus on communications that make a meaningful difference — helping organisations build influence, secure support and achieve sustainable growth.