Qualitative Market Research Consultants, Services, in York

Understanding the information needs of the learning disabled on behalf of a local authority service provider.

This research explored the information needs of the learning disabled and the effectiveness of different methods of communication. The aim of the research was to enable the client (a local authority in the North of England)…

Exploring on behalf of a City Council the role of school governors, their support needs and perceptions of the support and training provided for them.

Governors provide an invaluable support to schools and to the education of the children within them. It is essential to provide support to governors to help them perform effectively. The Governance Unit of the client City…

Understanding, on behalf of a leading insurance company, the priority issues facing local authorities as seen by the leader of the council.

The client was a Financial Services Group and one of the leading providers of risk and insurance solutions to Britain's public services. They wished to undertake research to establish the issues seen as important by council…

Identifying business opportunities for a social housing group in the Midlands.

An Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) was set up by a Midlands Council to manage, maintain and improve its council houses and estates. The organisation is non-profit making and does not pay dividends to any…

Prioritising needs prior to a housing redevelopment and monitoring the effect of that redevelopment on the local property market.

PCP Ltd was commissioned to carry out a programme of research to aid the regeneration of a run-down area of a major UK city. Two similar projects were also undertaken by PCP in the same city, one shortly before and one shortly…

Understanding views on topics of medical importance.

Our client, a Health Authority in a largely rural area, wished to explore the most appropriate methods of obtaining and responding to the views of local people. In particular, the Authority wished to consider whether useful…

Exploring the effectiveness of a media campaign

Our client, a North of England Tourist Board responsible for tourism in a highly popular area of natural beauty, wanted to understand the role of advertising and promotional material in influencing choice of this region as…

Obtaining views from local residents and the business community on a new showcase City Park

The aim of this project was to obtain the views and opinions of local residents and businesses in Bradford on the proposed plans for a City Park featuring a Mirror Pool.

Understanding customer attitudes for a water company

Understanding levels of customer satisfaction allows public service providers to assess how they are meeting local needs and what they can do to improve. As part of its five year review this waterworks company wanted to update…

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Understanding the information needs of the learning disabled on behalf of a local authority service provider.

This research explored the information needs of the learning disabled and the effectiveness of different methods of communication. The aim of the research was to enable the client (a local authority in the North of England)…

Exploring on behalf of a City Council the role of school governors, their support needs and perceptions of the support and training provided for them.

Governors provide an invaluable support to schools and to the education of the children within them. It is essential to provide support to governors to help them perform effectively. The Governance Unit of the client City…

Understanding, on behalf of a leading insurance company, the priority issues facing local authorities as seen by the leader of the council.

The client was a Financial Services Group and one of the leading providers of risk and insurance solutions to Britain's public services. They wished to undertake research to establish the issues seen as important by council…

Identifying business opportunities for a social housing group in the Midlands.

An Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) was set up by a Midlands Council to manage, maintain and improve its council houses and estates. The organisation is non-profit making and does not pay dividends to any…

Prioritising needs prior to a housing redevelopment and monitoring the effect of that redevelopment on the local property market.

PCP Ltd was commissioned to carry out a programme of research to aid the regeneration of a run-down area of a major UK city. Two similar projects were also undertaken by PCP in the same city, one shortly before and one shortly…

Understanding views on topics of medical importance.

Our client, a Health Authority in a largely rural area, wished to explore the most appropriate methods of obtaining and responding to the views of local people. In particular, the Authority wished to consider whether useful…

Exploring the effectiveness of a media campaign

Our client, a North of England Tourist Board responsible for tourism in a highly popular area of natural beauty, wanted to understand the role of advertising and promotional material in influencing choice of this region as…

Obtaining views from local residents and the business community on a new showcase City Park

The aim of this project was to obtain the views and opinions of local residents and businesses in Bradford on the proposed plans for a City Park featuring a Mirror Pool.

Understanding customer attitudes for a water company

Understanding levels of customer satisfaction allows public service providers to assess how they are meeting local needs and what they can do to improve. As part of its five year review this waterworks company wanted to update…