Research and Evaluation Services
At Codub Consulting Ltd, we support charities, non-profits and community organisations to generate evidence that strengthens impact, amplifies voice, and informs strategic decision-making. Our research and evaluation services are designed specifically for the third sector, where meaningful insight can drive better outcomes for communities, funders and stakeholders.
We understand the unique opportunities and constraints faced by third sector organisations, from limited resources to high accountability demands, and we help you use research and evaluation to demonstrate value, enhance learning, and influence change.
What We Offer
Needs & Context Assessment
We work with your team to understand your organisation’s priorities, community context and strategic goals. This provides the foundation for research or evaluation that is relevant, proportionate and outcomes focused.
Research Design & Methods
Whether you need surveys, interviews, focus groups or mixed-method studies, we design research plans that are ethical, effective and tailored to your target group. We select appropriate methodologies to answer your key questions with confidence.
Evaluation Frameworks & Logic Modelling
We help you articulate clear outcomes, indicators and measures so that your activities are linked to observable impact. Our evaluation frameworks are practical, understandable and useful for reporting to funders and communities alike.
Commissioned Research & Evaluation Support
From scoping and specification to tendering and contractor oversight, we guide you through commissioning external research or evaluation and managing suppliers to deliver results that meet your expectations.
Data Collection & Analysis
We collect and analyse data using robust methods and provide clear interpretation in line with best practice. We help you understand what the evidence means — not just what the numbers are.
Impact Reporting & Insight
Your evidence is only as valuable as your ability to use it. We support you to communicate findings through compelling reports, briefs, presentations and learning summaries for stakeholders, boards, partners and funders.
Capacity Building & Training
We provide bespoke training (e.g. in evaluation planning, commissioned research management and results interpretation) so your team builds capability that lasts beyond any single project.
Why Research & Evaluation Matters in the Third Sector
Organisations in the third sector operate in a landscape where impact and accountability are increasingly expected by funders, partners, policymakers, and the communities served. Strong research and evaluation help you:
- Demonstrate impact and effectiveness with evidence rather than assumption
- Inform strategy and service design based on what works and what doesn’t
- Tell your story with rigour to funders, supporters and policymakers
- Strengthen organisational learning and adapt to evolving needs
- Support advocacy and influence with credible and contextual insight
Case Studies: Our Work in Action
Soro Soke – Essex Black Diasporans Oral History Evaluation
Codub Consulting was commissioned to independently evaluate the Soro Soke oral history project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered by the Over 50s Black Men Forum (O5BM). Our evaluation examined project design, interview quality, archival practice, community impact and legacy potential, thereby demonstrating how culturally grounded heritage work can deliver meaningful outcomes for participants and audiences alike. The evaluation helped inform future practice and strengthened the project’s credibility with funders and partners.
Link to evaluation:
https://oralhistory.o5bmforum.org.uk/evaluation-risk-management/
A Father’s Day Baseline Survey of Older Black Men in Essex
Codub Consulting also conducted the A Father’s Day Baseline Survey for the Over 50s Black Men Forum in 2025. This research gathered lived experience data on health, wellbeing, social connection and community participation among older Black men in Essex. The survey provided foundational insight into the priorities, challenges and aspirations of this often-underrepresented group, creating a baseline for future programme development, impact monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
Link to report:
https://o5bmforum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/O5BM-Survey-Report-of-Older-Black-Men-in-Essex_March-2025.pdf
Our Approach
We combine sector insight with methodological expertise to deliver research and evaluation that is:
- Purposeful & Relevant: Focused on the evidence you need to influence decisions
- Ethical & Inclusive: Designed with respect for people, privacy and power dynamics
- Clear & Actionable: Insight you can use, not just data you store
- Collaborative & Supportive: Working with you, not just for you
Whether you are implementing a community programme, seeking funding, planning a new service, or fulfilling reporting obligations, Codub Consulting can help you leverage research and evaluation to make evidence work for you.
Ready to Talk?
If your organisation needs support with research or evaluation, we’d be delighted to help you develop an approach that fits your mission and maximises your impact.