About
Arad is a research company based in Cardiff. We were founded in 2004 and have built a reputation for independence, creativity, reliability and expertise with clients in Wales and across the UK.
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Research
We undertake research into what works well in programme design and development.
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Evaluation
We evaluate programme impact and provide recommendations to support future strategies.
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Policy
We assess the design and delivery of policy and how to improve our clients’ services.
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Analysis
We collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, interviews and focus groups.
What we do
We provide a range of research services including evaluation, policy development, economic and social impact studies, survey design, data analysis and feasibility studies.
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Education
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Employment, Training & Skills
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
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Children, young people and families
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Economy & Industry
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Communities & Social Inclusion
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Welsh Language Research
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Health & Wellbeing
Team
Our researchers are creative, flexible, approachable and professional. We have expertise in designing research and evaluation methodologies and producing high quality reports.
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Brett Duggan
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Hefin Thomas
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Martin Jones
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Sioned Lewis
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Jennifer Lane
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Stuart Harries
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Felicity Morris
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Kara Stedman
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Sam McAlister-Wilson
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Anest Williams
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Joanne Davis
“The evaluation of our Film Skills Strategy was thorough and meticulous. We were very pleased with the quality of outputs, reliability of data and related reporting, robustness and rigour of methodology. Highly recommended, Arad deliver value for money.”
— ScreenSkills