When you work with us, you’ll benefit from the depth of policy knowledge and methodological expertise that makes us one of the UK’s leading independent research agencies.

Passionate about effective research and evaluation, we take a rigorous, robust approach to a range of projects. Applying our unrivalled knowhow, we deliver fast, accurate results that help you to evaluate policies and programmes and understand what works and why.

To complement this, we apply creative, insightful and tried and tested research methods to help you to explore new markets, examine policy questions and develop practical insights.

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We have rarely worked with such lovely, conscientious partners – it has been an absolute pleasure.
Araba Webber – VInspired

We have been working with CFE since 2014 and they are responsive, proactive and work collaboratively to get the best out of our evaluation data.
CFE Research are now working with us to tailor the next evaluation and I look forward to seeing the continued success.
Laura Furness – National Lottery Community Fund

CFE have been a pleasure to work with and in particular Sarah Robinson’s vast knowledge of Inclusion and Diversity meant we got so much more back from the study than we had initially expected. We wouldn’t hesitate to appoint CFE again.
Jane Hannah – England and Wales Cricket Board

Sport England commissioned CFE to undertake evaluation of the £18.2m Inclusive Sport programme. The contract was delivered on time and within the parameters laid out in the brief, with good communication throughout.
Lindsey Games – Sport England