Commsonaut helps organisations explain how AI‑supported decisions affect people — clearly, proportionately, and with accountable human oversight.
Commsonaut is a UK‑based, founder‑led practice working at the intersection of governance, communication, and human accountability.
As AI and automation become embedded in everyday work, many organisations find their greatest challenge is not technical — it is explanation. Commsonaut helps ensure that how decisions are made can be clearly understood and responsibly communicated.
Our focus
We replace complexity with clarity. We help you:
- Identify where AI and automation influence your decisions
- Clarify where human judgement and accountability remain
- Explain your processes credibly to clients, boards, and regulators
We do not provide compliance theatre or over‑engineered solutions. We deliver focused assessments and integrity scans that provide clarity you can stand behind.
About the founder
Commsonaut is led by Rica Williams (MCIPR), a strategic communications practitioner with deep expertise in digital transformation and organisational change. Rica works at the intersection of governance and reputation, helping organisations navigate how technical decisions are understood, explained, and trusted.
Drawing on her background working with international government and public-sector bodies, Rica understands the systemic risks of unclear AI governance. Today, she applies that high-level perspective to help UK SMEs navigate AI with clarity and confidence.
Why we exist
We believe that trust cannot be outsourced to tools or legal language. Transparency is not a technical feature — it is an act of communication.
- Accountability is human: even when systems are automated, responsibility remains with you
- Proportion matters: you do not need heavy frameworks — you need practical clarity
- Governance is explanation: if decisions cannot be explained in plain language, governance is incomplete
Who we work with
We partner with UK‑based consultancies, agencies, and SMEs that value substance over speed. We are not the right fit for organisations seeking AI hype or checkbox compliance.
Let’s talk
Initial conversations are exploratory and obligation‑free. If you are unsure how your use of AI affects your reputation — or how to explain it clearly — we can start with a conversation.
hello@commsonaut.com
Commsonaut Limited
Registered in England & Wales (No. 14320204)
Company information
Registered office: Macclesfield, UK
AI‑assisted tools may be used in the preparation of content and materials. All outputs are reviewed by a human, and responsibility for what is published remains clearly defined and accountable.