As Britain’s leading centre for independent social research, NatCen have over 40 years’ experience of listening to the public and making sure their voice is heard.

The research they do helps government and charities make the right decisions about the big issues and they are passionate about ensuring its widest possible impact on the world around them.

Their reputation for delivering relevant and robust research is down to their policy sector specialists, survey methodologists, data analysts and expert quantitative and qualitative researchers.

As a non profit organisation they are never compromised by commercial or political agendas.

They ask the right questions, of the right people, in the right way

Social research needs careful and sensitive interviewing by specialists. Their 1,200 strong field force are the very best at what they do. They even have 180 nurses working for them who are able to collect clinical data.

Social research relies on giving everybody a voice, and that means finding ways of engaging challenging or under-represented groups. They are seen as the leaders in this field, and you can find out more about their policy expertise and innovative methods.

They set the standard and are proud to share their best practice

NatCen Learning is the leading provider of high-quality research courses and seminars. They deliver practical insights to the wider research and policy community and it’s their mission to boost the quality of social research in the UK.