Every project we do is shaped by the people it’s for.
Projects
All of our research and evaluation projects are unique, responding to the needs of our clients as well as the people and communities we involve. Have a look at our portfolio below to get an idea of our approach, and the diversity of projects we have delivered.
Talking About Loneliness
Discover how participatory research in Tower Hamlets captured older residents’ experiences of loneliness, highlighting key challenges, community assets, and solutions to improve wellbeing.
Understanding Community Perspectives on Diabetes Type 2 in Aberfeldy, Tower Hamlets
Discover how local residents in Aberfeldy, Tower Hamlets, helped identify barriers to preventing Type 2 Diabetes and proposed solutions through participatory action research.
Accessing Cancer Screening in Tower Hamlets Participatory Research Findings
The Public Health team at Tower Hamlets Council commissioned this PAR project to gain a deeper understanding of the barriers that prevent eligible residents from accessing bowel, cervical, and breast cancer screening services, and to identify solutions that local communities themselves believe could effectively address these challenges.
Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Shortwork worked with Poplar HARCA to explore staff health and wellbeing through participatory research, identifying practical solutions to enhance frontline workforce wellbeing.
RIBA Guide to Community Engagement
A RIBA guide detailing principles, methods, and case studies for effective community engagement in architectural projects, helping architects involve local communities meaningfully in design and planning.