Recent Projects

Here are some examples of the projects that we have been working on over the past couple of years.

Profiling Welsh Communities

Client: Cadw, Welsh Assembly Government
Cadw commissioned Evidence Base to profile communities living near to monuments in their care. To date, we have produced sixty community profiles for Cadw, involving both desk research and consultation with local residents, organisations, groups and societies. These profiles are being used to inform work priorities for individual monuments as well as area-based partnership-working.

Supporting Carers & Family Members affected by the Substance Misuse of Others
Client: Somerset Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT)
The Somerset DAAT commissioned Evidence Base to conduct an in-depth study in order to identify the support needs of adult carers and family members in Somerset. A series of research methods were incorporated into this study in order to provide us with the depth and breadth of information required by the Somerset DAAT, including:A review of relevant national and local strategies and guidance.A survey of carers and family members in Somerset.Group discussions with carers and family members in Somerset.Face-to-face interviews and telephone discussions with staff.
The evidence gathered from this study is being used by the Somerset DAAT Partnership to plan the delivery of effective, quality support services that reflect the needs of carers and family members in the county.

Planning The Wellington Academy Sixth Form
Client: Wellington College, Berkshire
To assist the Academy team in planning the new sixth form, Evidence Base was commissioned to conduct an electronic survey of Year 10 students. The purpose of this survey was to gain an insight into Year 10 students’ current thinking on their likely plans once they have finished Year 11, as well as their thoughts and opinions on the development of the Wellington Academy sixth form. The results from this survey are being used by the Academy team to plan a sixth form that is responsive to the needs of young people in the local area.