Our Approach
Our Social Research Consultancy
We help charities, funders and public sector organisations understand social needs, explore people’s experiences and make informed decisions. Our research brings together robust evidence and practical insights to support service development, strategy and policy.
Needs assessments and service mapping
We investigate the needs of communities and map existing services to identify gaps in provision and barriers to support. Our findings help organisations prioritise resources and plan services that respond to unmet need.
Consultation and lived experience research
We explore the views and experiences of service users, communities and stakeholders through accessible, inclusive research. We help organisations understand what matters to people and use these insights to shape decisions.
Research to inform service development and strategy
We gather and analyse evidence to help organisations develop services, explore options and set strategic priorities. Our research provides practical recommendations grounded in people’s needs and the context in which services operate.
Research for policy and influencing
We investigate social issues, service pressures and gaps in support to build evidence for policy and influencing work. We present clear findings and well-supported recommendations to inform discussions with policymakers, commissioners and funders.
What can social research help you understand?
Social research helps you explore the issues affecting the people and communities you work with. We shape each study around the questions you need answered, which might include:
Needs and priorities
What challenges are people facing, and what support matters most to them?
Gaps in provision
Where is existing support insufficient, and whose needs are being overlooked?
Barriers to access
What prevents people from finding, accessing or engaging with services?
Experiences and perspectives
How do people experience services, policies and systems, and what would they like to change?
Changing demand
How are needs evolving, and what could this mean for future provision?
Priorities for action
What does the evidence suggest should change in services, funding or policy?
Research Methods
We use quantitative and qualitative methods to explore social issues, understand people’s experiences and answer practical questions. We select approaches to suit each study, drawing on existing evidence alongside new research and making participation accessible to the people whose perspectives matter.
Typical Social Research Tools
Questionnaires and Surveys
Interviews – in-person, online and via telephone
Focus Groups – in-person and online
Literature / Evidence Review
Benchmarking and population Data
Clients
Get in touch to discuss your social research project.
Whether you have a detailed brief or if you are just at the stage of defining your needs, we would be delighted to hear about your plans and offer our input on the approach and next steps.
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