DisconnectedBodies
Cultural research and evaluation that shows why your work matters
Bespoke, people-centred evaluation for arts and cultural organisations.
Prove the power of arts and culture
Our commitment to showcasing the impact of arts and culture—and increasing access—is central to the research and evaluation projects we support. We focus on initiatives that empower communities to take an active role.
The secret to getting real, honest insight
We use methods that prioritise people, encourage open dialogue, and centre fairness and inclusion—ensuring authentic findings and meaningful reflection, especially in place-making projects.
Data that actually means something
By setting clear research objectives and using tools built around real-life experiences, we highlight cultural impact, uncover areas for growth, and help clients meet funding body reporting requirements with confidence.
download our Cultural research and evaluation information pack
A concise overview of our approach to cultural research and evaluation, outlining how we move beyond standardised tools to deliver bespoke, embedded methodologies that capture nuance, challenge assumptions and generate meaningful insight into cultural engagement and impact.
Coordinating multiple ways of knowing
We deliver bespoke cultural research that balances measurable impact with the deeper, often intangible value of audience experience. Through immersive, participatory methods and multi-stage inquiry, we uncover the unique context and engagement psychology of your audiences, while situating findings within relevant local, regional and national data to ensure insight is both grounded and credible.
When overseeing research we look to strike a balance between measurable impact and immeasurable value. We strive to capture, illustrate and interpret the value and impact of your audience’s experience.
Although audience research can be time consuming, over a number of years we’ve distilled down methodologies that largely focus on observational and participatory dialogues and “deep hanging out” through an immersion of ourselves within your culture.
Cultural engagement is complex and requires a multi-stage approach to investigate. Despite what funded organisations are often led to believe, a single template survey is not adequate. We commit to peeling back the layers of the unique context in which your organisation or project sits until we reach the ah-ha moment and an audience’s engagement psychology is revealed.
Our research methodologies are inwardly focused but outwardly positioned. That is, they are specific to your requirements while being contextualised with relevant regional and national data.
We have access to a range of desk-based data sources that help build a situational overview of local, regional and national demographics, both within and beyond the cultural sector.
Sources we regularly use include Local Insights, Mosaic, Audience Finder, Audience Spectrum and Arts Council England’s Active Lives survey. This is supplemented by publicly available reports from councils and public bodies, alongside data from the Office for National Statistics.
We stress the importance of giving equal consideration to bespoke fact-finding, helping to reduce the presumptions and stereotyping that often arise when relying solely on desk-based sources.
Shaping a fairer cultural future
We deliver standout engagement outcomes rooted in Art Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund strategies; shaping practice and informing the ACE and DCMS 2025 reviews to contribute to the national conversation on cultural access and creative participation.
Supercharge your impact evaluation
Practical resources designed to support your work, deepen understanding, and provide useful insight you can apply at your own pace.
2025 Clients and Partners
We’re proud to celebrate 20 years of delivering impactful, growth-driven projects across 15 countries. Our work reflects strong partnerships built on trust, innovation, and shared vision. As we enter our third decade, we remain committed to excellence and meaningful solutions. Thank you to our clients and partners for being part of the journey.
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