About Us

Meet the Founder

Milwood Projects & Partners was founded by Charissa Thomas, with a clear vision: to provide the kind of high-level, dependable support that helps businesses and organisations operate with more structure, clarity and confidence.

With a strong foundation in strategy, organisation and professional practice, Charissa created Milwood Projects & Partners to support leaders, founders and growing teams who need more than general assistance. They need someone who can step in, bring order to complexity and help turn ideas into well-managed, well-executed action.

Charissa is known for her hands-on, thoughtful approach and her ability to bring calm, precision and momentum to the work behind the scenes. Whether supporting project delivery, strengthening administrative systems, developing practical budgets or helping clients manage moving parts more effectively, her focus is always on creating solutions that are tailored, efficient and commercially valuable.

What makes Charissa’s approach distinctive is her ability to bridge strategy and execution. She understands that many businesses do not simply need advice — they need practical, trusted support that helps them function better, make clearer decisions and move forward with confidence. That balance of professionalism, care and implementation is at the heart of Milwood Projects & Partners.

Her work is rooted in strong organisation, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to excellence. She believes that structure is not restrictive; it is what gives businesses the freedom to grow, deliver and lead effectively.

For Charissa, good support is not just about keeping things running; it is about creating the right foundations for sustainable progress.

Through Milwood Projects & Partners, Charissa works with small teams, solo operators, contractors, creatives, and mission-led organisations across sectors, offering tailored support that eases operations and builds confidence in delivery. Her aim is simple: to help clients feel more in control, more supported and better equipped to focus on the work that matters most. Charissa is currently undertaking Level 7 training through CIM, further strengthening her expertise in strategic leadership, business growth and high-level planning.

Charissa Thomas, BA (Hons), GradDip Law, Diploma in Legal PAs & Secretaries

Founder, Milwood Projects & Partners