Case Studies

See how our research helps clients understand complex challenges, demonstrate impact and make better decisions.

88. Collaboration without Borders

88. Collaboration without Borders

Kada Research were commissioned by HEY Creative, the Cultural Compact for Hull and East Yorkshire, to conduct scoping research into the current and potential international creative and cultural links within Hull and East Yorkshire. It also aimed to…
87. Kirklees Hyper Local UKSPF Evaluation

87. Kirklees Hyper Local UKSPF Evaluation

Kada Research were commissioned by Kirklees Council to evaluate a suite of projects as part of the £5.82 million Hyper Local UKSPF programme. The evaluation assessed the programme’s strengths and weaknesses and identified lessons to improve delivery and…
86. Healthier and happier in the Humber

86. Healthier and happier in the Humber

Kada Research were commissioned by Active Humber to create an advocacy piece, highlighting the current and potential benefits of embedding physical activity at the heart of daily life. Active Humber is one of 43 Active Partnerships in England.…
85. Tailoring and Localising Money Guiders

85. Tailoring and Localising Money Guiders

The Money Guiders Programme supports public service, public benefit and not-for-profit organisations across the UK to hold conversations about money. The cost-of-living crisis and recent welfare reforms has led to more people seeking information and guidance, with conversations…
84. A deep dive into Yorkshire Manufacturing

84. A deep dive into Yorkshire Manufacturing

Kada Research were commissioned by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of the Yorkshire Growth Hub Cluster to conduct a deep dive into Yorkshire’s manufacturing sector. The commission covered Yorkshire's four combined authorities: Hull and East Yorkshire…
83. Economic Impact Assessment of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Training Centre

83. Economic Impact Assessment of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Training Centre

Last year, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) commissioned Kada Research to produce an Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) to capture the economic benefits generated by the operations of the Training Centre.
82. Evaluation of ASSIST’s Refugee Family Housing Pilot

82. Evaluation of ASSIST’s Refugee Family Housing Pilot

Kada Research were commissioned by the Sheffield-based refugee and asylum charity ASSIST to evaluate their housing pilot, which housed individuals who have been granted asylum in the UK. Kada were asked to evaluate stakeholder, landlord and tenant perceptions…
81. A Desk Review of Mobile Learning Technology

81. A Desk Review of Mobile Learning Technology

Kada Research were commissioned by Barnsley College to undertake a desk review of the potential uses of mobile learning technology to facilitate onsite training for employers.
80. Kada Research supports the Pathways to Work Commission

80. Kada Research supports the Pathways to Work Commission

Kada Research were commissioned by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) and the Pathways to Work Commission to carry out in-depth qualitative research with Barnsley residents. The research explored the lived experiences of people who wanted to be in…
79. Evaluation of the Low Carbon Business Support Programme for Sheffield City Council

79. Evaluation of the Low Carbon Business Support Programme for Sheffield City Council

Kada Research were commissioned to evaluate the Low Carbon Business Support Programme led by Sheffield City Council and part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
78. Yorkshire Sport Foundation: Sport and Physical Activity Matters

78. Yorkshire Sport Foundation: Sport and Physical Activity Matters

Kada Research were commissioned by the Yorkshire Sport Foundation to explore the social and economic benefits of sport, movement and physical activity in South and West Yorkshire, and how sport and physical activity can help to meet sub-regional…
77. Inclusive Productivity- Lessons from around the world

77. Inclusive Productivity- Lessons from around the world

Kada research, in partnership with Ortus Economic Research, were commissioned by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (now the North East Combined Authority) to undertake a research study to contribute to Our Economy 2023. The annual report provides…