Our latest thinking on the issues that matter most in economic and social development through our Viewpoint series, and our latest published reports. Our older Viewpoint ‘thought piece’ publications are available from the archive.
November 2025
In 2024, SQW was appointed to undertake a Socio-Economic Impact Study of The Pirbright Institute, focusing on activities undertaken in the 2015-16 to 2023-24 period.
October 2025
SQW, in partnership with UK Youth, was commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to investigate how youth workers interact with other services in practice.
September 2025
In 2024, SQW was commissioned by the Energy Systems Catapult to carry out an econometric analysis of their impacts on business performance of supported SMEs, with a particular focus on firm growth in employment, turnover, assets and attracted investment.
August 2025
In November 2024, Homes England commissioned SQW to carry out a research study to capture the wellbeing impacts that occur when an individual moves from temporary accommodation into social housing.
August 2025
SQW, in partnership with UK Youth and supported by a youth panel, was commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to undertake research who is more or less likely to participate in youth activities, the barriers and enablers that explain this. It also sought to identify ways to increase young people’s participation and satisfaction.
June 2025
In January 2021, The National Lottery Community Fund launched the Dormant Assets NI Phase 1 Grant Programme, which offered grants to VCSE sector organisations in Northern Ireland (NI) to fund activities seeking to build their capacity, resilience and sustainability. SQW was commissioned to evaluate the Grant Programme in November 2023, with the evaluation running to May 2025.