Case Studies

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94. Developing a 10-year plan for the arable and horticultural sector

94. Developing a 10-year plan for the arable and horticultural sector

The UK Agri-Tech Centre serves as an enabling force within the UK’s agricultural innovation landscape, driving Agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support. The Centre aims to make the UK’s arable and horticulture…
93. Rotherham Events Evaluations 2025

93. Rotherham Events Evaluations 2025

In 2025, Rotherham became the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture, an initiative that aims to celebrate young people and their creativity. It provided young people in Rotherham with a variety of opportunities to take part in culture…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
61. University of York’s UKCRF StreetLife Evaluation

61. University of York’s UKCRF StreetLife Evaluation

StreetLife has created innovative and immersive experiences to revitalise the historic Coney Street in the city of York. It is led by the University of York in collaboration with strategic partners across the city and funded by UK…
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…
55. Rotherham Skate and Art Festival

55. Rotherham Skate and Art Festival

Since the pandemic, many Councils have had to rethink how they use and develop their city centres. Part of the challenge has been finding ways to encourage people to come back into town, and a calendar of vibrant…
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…