consultancy

From organisational audits and feasibility studies, to analysis of your audience trends, sam will create a bespoke piece of cultural research utilising the most appropriate qualitative and quantitative investigative tools. All findings are presented in a concise and easy to comprehend fashion, providing you with a fresh insight into your activities, identifying your needs, and clarifying your potential for growth and development.

sam's consultancy services include:

Evaluation
We deliver high quality qualitative and quantitative evaluation, through the use of focus groups, audience surveys, stakeholder interviews and in-depth case studies.

Organisational audits
sam knows it is good business practice to step back and take a sharp and objective look at where your business is, and where it is heading.

What is your mission and how does it influence the shape of your business?
Who are your allies and your competitors and how do you relate to them?
What steps are you taking to turn your vision into reality?

sam’s approach is both robust and testing. Through being challenged and encouraged to analyse your business and your sector environment in detail, we will help you to recognize your future direction, your potential for growth and identify the steps needed for success.

Research programmes
sam has undertaken extensive research into issues such as cultural diversity, non participation and social exclusion, using our comprehensive knowledge of the South East’s cultural ecology to place our findings in the context of the region. From the mapping and profiling of key arts audiences across the South East to issues-based analysis we have produced a unique body of sector research.

Feasibility studies
We have undertaken a variety of feasibility studies, ranging from BALTIC in Gateshead to the new Cultural Centre in Eastbourne. sam offers a full service, exploring the viability of your concept, competitor analysis, geographic audience potential, capital costs analysis, potential models for operation, and tactical delivery considerations designed to ensure your financial and organisational sustainability.

Impact studies
sam has developed a set of robust evaluation models, using real data to analyse and measure the economic, cultural and social impact of the arts and culture sector.