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Collections inside and out: thinking differently about gardens, heritage and the visitor experience

September 2026

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak at Collections Inside & Out, a symposium hosted at National Trust Chirk Castle & Garden, bringing together people working across gardens, horticulture, heritage, collections and interpretation. I was, perhaps, a slight interloper among so many people with deep horticultural expertise but every presentation was incredibly interesting and I learned a lot – and broadly managed to follow the general flow of what was being said (still not 100% au fait with taxa...

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Elliot Simmonds to present at Collections Inside & Out Symposium

September 2026

We’re pleased to share that our Commercial Director, Elliot Simmonds, will be speaking at the Collections Inside & Out symposium at National Trust Chirk Castle & Garden on 24 September 2026. Bringing together professionals working across heritage collections, gardens and landscapes, the symposium will explore the relationship between indoor and outdoor heritage and the opportunities created by thinking about them as part of a connected visitor experience. Elliot’s session, “Integrating Indoor...

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M·E·L Research joins the British Dyslexia Association at Parliament for launch of new report on dyslexic young people who are NEET

September 2026

M·E·L Research joined the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) at the House of Lords this week for the launch of a new report exploring the experiences of dyslexic young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). Tamsin Maries, Senior Research Manager, and Elliot Simmonds, Commercial Manager, represented M·E·L Research at the event...

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M·E·L Research recognised for outstanding contribution to social value and ethical research

August 2026

M·E·L Research has been named the winner of the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Value & Ethical Research 2026 at the UK Enterprise Awards. The award recognises the values that shape both the work we choose to undertake and the way we deliver it. From building trauma-informed practices into our research to improving inclusion and reinvesting in the communities around us, social responsibility is part of how we operate every day.

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M·E·L Research to support Diocese of Manchester consultation to inform priorities for next Bishop of Manchester

August 2026

M·E·L Research is pleased to be supporting the Diocese of Manchester with an independent consultation to help inform its future leadership. The research will provide opportunities for people connected with diocesan life, as well as members of the wider community, to share their perspectives on the local context, priorities for the years ahead and the qualities that will be important in future leadership.

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New Project Annoucement: Exploring New Moral Issues with Theos

August 2026

We are delighted to be working with Theos, the religion and society think tank, on an important new research project examining how people in Britain understand and navigate today's emerging moral issues. Madeleine Pennington, Head of Research at Theos, commented: "We are pleased to be partnering with M·E·L Research on this timely and ambitious study. We are excited to generate new evidence about how people across Britain think about...

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We’ve Partnered with Enna Global to Strengthen Our Neuroinclusive Social Research Practices

July 2026

At M·E·L Research, we believe the strongest neuroinclusive social research is accessible by design. As part of this commitment, every member of our team recently completed specialist neurodiversity training with Enna Global, a leading neurodiversity and neuroinclusion consultancy. The training marked the beginning of a wider collaboration. We're delighted to be partnering with Enna Global to further...

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Continuing to Grow our Delivery Team with Four New Appointments

July 2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Senior Evaluation Lead Liz Murphy, alongside two new Insights Executives, Jamie Bains and Olivia Smith. These appointments reflect our continued growth and investment in exceptional talent across our research delivery team. Together, Liz, Jamie and Olivia bring expertise spanning public policy, evaluation, social research, consumer insight, and culture and heritage, further strengthening our ability...

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Helping Breast Cancer Now Explore the Future Implementation of Risk-Stratified Breast Screening

June 2026

We’re delighted to be working with Breast Cancer Now on a new policy research project exploring the future implementation of risk-stratified breast screening in the NHS. Breast Cancer Now is the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, combining world-class research, campaigning and support services to improve outcomes for people affected by breast cancer. Alongside funding...

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Emily Preston-Jones to speak at the ChEW Festival of Impact and Evaluation

May 2026

Will you be at this year’s Charity Evaluation Working Group (ChEW) Festival of Impact and Evaluation? We’re delighted to share that our Senior Evaluation Manager, Emily Preston-Jones, will be joining clients from The Wildlife Trusts, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to explore an important question facing the sector: how can meaningful community action for nature be effectively captured and...

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M·E·L Research signs the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge

May 2026

We are proud to extend our commitment to the Armed Forces community beyond our Armed Forces Community market research and evaluation services by signing the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge, reinforcing our ongoing dedication to supporting serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. The Armed Forces Covenant is a national promise that those who serve or have served in the...

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What the Football Business Awards Tell Us About the Future of Sport

May 2026

The Football Business Awards are usually associated with the commercial side of the game. Sponsorships, marketing campaigns, stadium experiences and partnerships tend to dominate the headlines. But spending time at this year’s awards showed something slightly different. Increasingly, football is recognising organisations that understand supporters properly, invest in communities and use evidence to shape decisions.

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Project Announcement: Understanding Public Perspectives on Marine Decommissioning

May 2026

the Marine Environment) project, funded by INSITE North Sea as part of the INSITE Phase 3 programme ( Phase 3 - Research Projects - INSITE North Sea). This collaborative initiative brings together a strong partnership of organisations, led by Prof Sian Rees at the University of Plymouth, in partnership with the University of Aberdeen, the National Decommissioning Centre, and specialist consultancy partners. Together...

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Who Feels Represented in Britain’s Heritage? M·E·L Research Supporting New National Study

April 2026

M·E·L Research is proud to be working with the University of York's Heritage for Global Challenges Research Centre on the ‘Heritage and Cultural Capital in Contemporary Britain’ project (generously funded by The Leverhulme Trust (Grant: LIP-2021-003)). This important study builds on work conducted in the early 2000s, including the ESRC-funded ‘Cultural Capital and Social Exclusion’ project (2003–2005)...

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M·E·L Research to deliver second wave study on children’s exposure to harmful content on social media

April 2026

M·E·L Research is pleased to be working with the Molly Rose Foundation on the second wave of a major research study exploring how children and young people encounter harmful content on social media, and how patterns of exposure are evolving over time. This project takes a uniquely in-depth look into four specific themes of harmful content: suicide, self-harm, depression...

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