Research

Our research is practical and people-centred, we  turn participation into insight—and insight into action.

Alongside independent research, we produce thought pieces and strategy grounded in evidence.

Where useful, we co-create Theory of Change/Logic Models for evaluations to align aims, measures and outcomes.

How we help organisations

We clarify strategic and operational direction so teams can improve how they engage their users, stakeholders and audiences—and make confident, timely decisions.

What we evaluate

  • Artistic and creative development

  • Audience engagement and reach

  • Digital innovation and practice

  • Inter-disciplinary working

  • Learning and development

  • Social and community development

How we work

  • Participatory by design: co-designed, inclusive methods and clear routes for less-heard voices.

  • Mixed methods: interviews, group discussions, short surveys and document/data review.

  • Theory of Change/Logic Models: concise with indicators to keep activities and outcomes aligned.

  • Workshops: focused sessions to test findings, prioritise actions and agree timelines and accountability.

  • Ethics & GDPR: plain-language consent, do-no-harm approach, anonymisation and secure data handling.

  • Useful outputs: concise reports with executive summaries, board-ready slides and practical recommendations.

Creative Action Research (our approach)

Our Creative Action Research is solution-focused and collaborative. We start from user experience, test ideas in real settings and evaluate what happens so learning leads directly to change. Those most affected by decisions help shape and select the actions most likely to deliver sustainable improvements. The emphasis is not on producing lengthy reports, but on building the capability of people and organisations to learn, adapt and improve.

 



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