CDF's Research Team provides bespoke research and evaluation services to public sector and third sector organisations.  We are committed to developing the evidence base that demonstrates the value of investing in local communities.

We do this through working closely with clients to determine the research purpose, carrying out thorough, high quality and well planned research and reporting in ways that meet the audience needs.

Alongside carrying out primary research the Research Team play a pivotal role in providing insight and evidence for our in-house programme team, as well as contributing evidence to national debate, and providing guidance and advice on researching and evaluating issues on community development related matters. We look to work in partnership with other organisations.

The team comprises people who share a commitment to the vision for an inclusive and just society with the mission to enable people to influence decisions that affect their lives.