We undertake a variety of research projects to improve understanding of the sector and the communities we serve.
Our extensive networks mean we can engage with people that others often struggle to reach, including people experiencing physical and mental ill health, BAME (Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities) communities and young people.
Our expertise
We use a range of techniques, from traditional focus groups and surveys to peer research and co-production, with a particular interest in Community-Based Participatory Action Research (find out more about Participatory Action Research via this link). We tailor and adapt our approach depending on the desired outcome, but always try to ensure that it is interesting, engaging and beneficial for participants.
How we can work together?
We will work with you to determine the most suitable outputs to meet your objectives and ensure audience accessibility. We are experienced in producing comprehensive reports, brief summaries, with accessible and engaging outputs using multimedia such as infographics and videos. Our research consultancy is cost-effective, with daily rates considerably lower than most commercial organisations.
We have an extensive range of research tools and services to offer you these include; surveys, community profiles, market research & mapping activities, community consultation & engagement, project/programme evaluations and bespoke research projects
All profits are reinvested into the people and communities of Hampshire.
Supporting you to undertake your own research
Additionally, we can provide 1-1 support to help you undertake your own research projects such as research project planning, determining research methodologies and monitoring and evaluation
If you have a research need, please get in touch
Our research support services are offered at competitive rates. To discuss your project further and get a quote, please contact Jess at jessica.johnson@actionhampshire.org
Examples of our work include:
- Current piece of work evaluating the New Forest Park Authority's Youth for Climate and Nature (YouCAN) programme.
- Biannual State of the Sector reports via this link (Hampshire CVS Network)
- External evaluation of a Citizens Advice Project “Joining Forces for Families” (Citizens Advice)
- Raising Voices in Research, available via this link
- Community Participatory Action Research on poverty and homelessness on behalf of The Bill Sargent Trust (ongoing – see research updates here)
- Series of focus groups with ‘seldom heard’ communities about proposed changes to fire services (Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service)
- Understanding the impact of fraud in the home on older people (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation)
- Researching housing need in rural parishes (multiple parish councils and developers)
- Understanding users’ experiences of Continuing Healthcare (West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group)
- Working with public health to understand barriers to health and wellbeing in Paulsgrove (Portsmouth City Council)
Cirican membership
We are a member of Cirican LLP who provide collaborative, co-produced, and community-embedded research and consultancy services in rural and costal areas across England.
Follow this link to find out more about Cirican
