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…
76. Evaluation of the Sheffield City Council’s Economic Recovery Fund Round One

76. Evaluation of the Sheffield City Council’s Economic Recovery Fund Round One

In the Summer of 2022, Kada evaluated the first phase of Sheffield City Council’s (SCC) Economic Recovery Fund, a £2 million fund designed to support post Covid-19 high street recovery in the city’s district centres. To increase footfall…
75. Evaluation of the Mayor of London’s Local Energy Accelerator

75. Evaluation of the Mayor of London’s Local Energy Accelerator

The Mayor of London’s Local Energy Accelerator (LEA) was evaluated by Kada at the end of 2023. The £9.5 million LEA programme was jointly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Mayor of London between…
74. Evaluating the development of the solar skills pipeline in London

74. Evaluating the development of the solar skills pipeline in London

Kada Research was commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to evaluate the design, delivery, and impact of Solar Skills London. The Programme aims to develop the solar skills supply chain across the city which is vital for…
73. Delivering a skills and employment evidence base for South Yorkshire

73. Delivering a skills and employment evidence base for South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) commissioned Kada research to develop a robust skills and employment evidence base to help inform their Skills Strategy which has recently been published (https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/skills-strategy). Skills and education are an essential tool…
72. Evaluation of the RISE Enhancement Project

72. Evaluation of the RISE Enhancement Project

Sheffield City Council commissioned Kada Research to evaluate the RISE Enhancement project, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and delivered in partnership with the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
71. Rotherham Christmas Light Switch on 2023

71. Rotherham Christmas Light Switch on 2023

Kada research were commissioned by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) to evaluate the 2023 Christmas Lights Switch On. This evaluation continues the ongoing suite of reports which Kada has provided to RMBC to work on continually improving the…
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…
69. Co-designing a Digital Framework for Hull and East Yorkshire

69. Co-designing a Digital Framework for Hull and East Yorkshire

Kada Research were commissioned by the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) TEC Partnership and the Local Digital Skills Partnership (LDSP) to develop a Digital Framework – Industry 4.0 for HEY to set out a…
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…
67. Getting Into Rail: Evaluating the University of Birmingham’s DIGI RAIL West Midlands Programme

67. Getting Into Rail: Evaluating the University of Birmingham’s DIGI RAIL West Midlands Programme

Kada Research were commissioned by the University of Birmingham to evaluate the ERDF funded DIGI-RAIL West Midlands programme which has helped to diversify the rail industry supply chain and bring more digital technologies to the rail sector.