James Kaguima

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ABOUT JAMES KAGUIMA

I help organisations connect with the communities they need to reach by creating culturally relevant brands, impactful projects, engaging content, programs, events and community-led experiences that drive participation and measurable impact.For the past several years, I’ve built movements, designed creative solutions, delivered high-impact community programmes, and grown audiences for organisations working across culture, youth engagement, civic participation, and local government.As the founder of Skate Cabal, I turned a grassroots idea into a multi-award-winning cultural movement — growing a loyal community, designing standout content, running events, securing partnerships, and delivering programmes that brought thousands of people together. I now apply the same expertise through Digital Doodlerz, helping brands, foundations, councils, and cultural organisations design campaigns, programmes, and experiences that get measurable results.Awards & Recognition:• Listed among the Top 25 Entrepreneurs, Wray Forward PowerBook 2025 UK• Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, Newham Chambers of Commerce, sponsored by Newham Council• East London Young Community Hero Award by Rotary Club• Special Recognition Award from the High Sheriff of Greater London• YIC Excellence Award from Newham CouncilThese accolades reflect my dedication, creativity, and tangible impact on the communities and people I serve.Alongside my community and cultural work, I also bring a strong background in digital design, user-centred problem solving, and designing solutions that blend creativity with functionality, I’ve helped organisations shape digital experiences, simplify complex user journeys, and design solutions grounded in real community insightI blend creative strategy, digital design, community insight, and hands-on delivery with professional expertise across leadership, technology, and health systems to help organisations move beyond surface-level engagement — building meaningful, sustainable relationships with the people they want to reach.If your organisation needs help designing anything that relies on culture, community, creativity, or participation — I can help. I also bring extensive professional experience in:• Leadership, coaching, and skills development programmes in the education sector• Financial technology and legal technology working with Law firms at a Series A startup in the payments sector• Health sector innovation, working across health tech, children’s health services, learning development, and quality assurance