Case Studies

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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…
70. Market Research into Degree Apprenticeship Expansion

70. Market Research into Degree Apprenticeship Expansion

Kada Research were commissioned by the University of Essex to investigate the demand for and feasibility of expanding their apprenticeship offer. This followed the University receiving funding from the Office for Students aimed at supporting universities to further…
68. What is the future for Agriculture, Horticulture and Agri Tech in Worcestershire?

68. What is the future for Agriculture, Horticulture and Agri Tech in Worcestershire?

For centuries the Vale of Evesham and Worcestershire has been regarded as the fruit and vegetable basket of England and has provided fertile soil that supports local entrepreneurial growing and agricultural communities many of whom now use the…
65. A review of The Sheffield College’s contribution to meeting national and local skills needs

65. A review of The Sheffield College’s contribution to meeting national and local skills needs

Kada Research were commissioned by The Sheffield College (TSC) to review the contribution to meeting skills needs. The purpose of the review was two-fold. Firstly, it was to assist the college’s Governing Body in fulfilling a new statutory…
57. Levelling up the coastal edges case study

57. Levelling up the coastal edges case study

“The Government’s focus on levelling up the country reinvigorated conversations over regional inequalities and, subsequently, concern over the coastal edges. The levels of coastal inequalities illustrate the need to look within regions and not just across, as areas…
56. York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Sector Study

56. York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Sector Study

In Autumn 2021, the York & North Yorkshire (Y&NY) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) commissioned Kada Research to undertake a comprehensive review of key economic sectors across the sub-region in two distinct parts comprising:
54. Kirklees Skills Hub Feasibility Study

54. Kirklees Skills Hub Feasibility Study

“We believed strongly in the social and economic value that a Kirklees Construction Skills Hub could bring to the local area, but we also wanted to be able to demonstrate that it was a viable, long-term investment to…
53. South Yorkshire Health and Wellbeing Assets Study

53. South Yorkshire Health and Wellbeing Assets Study

“It was great to have the opportunity to work with Kada Research on this project, which will ultimately enhance the health and wellbeing assets across the sub-region. The team was professional and enthusiastic, and their efforts resulted in…
52. Archer Project Rebuild (Pro Bono) Business Case

52. Archer Project Rebuild (Pro Bono) Business Case

“Kada research are fantastic to work with. You get enthusiasm and genuine interest as well as expertise as they guide you through the process. They have helped us develop the business case for a £1.5m rebuild project looking…
49. A scoping study of the creative & technology sector within Worcestershire

49. A scoping study of the creative & technology sector within Worcestershire

The Innovation Partnership and Kada Research were commissioned by Worcestershire County Council (WCC) to assess the make-up, scope and opportunities of the Creative and Technology sectors (the CreativeTech sector) in Worcestershire. In a time of rapid globalisation and…
47. Heanor’s Future High Streets Fund economic case development

47. Heanor’s Future High Streets Fund economic case development

We would like to express grateful thanks to you all, for your hard work and expertise throughout the process and ensuring that we compiled a robust application, providing us with the best possible business case to aim to…