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Delivering insights from
 "hard to reach" audiences.

In today's complex and diverse society, consumer experiences and needs differ. This means government departments, their agencies, not-for-profit organisations and commercial enterprises need to understand what all their various users want and expect in order to develop appropriate policies, services and products.  
 
These kinds of projects present unique challenges 
 
Unfortunately, not all users can be easily identified or engaged. Conducting research with marginalised, vulnerable groups in society, or surveying the public about delicate issues also presents ethical, practical and methodological challenges. 
 
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This is where AIA can help. We have built an enviable reputation for conducting high profile research projects that assist public sector and commercial clients in finding, recruiting and gaining the trust of "hard to reach" groups, as well as gauging public opinion on politically or socially sensitive issues, both in the UK and abroad.
 
Building rapport and trust 
 
Over the years, we have conducted studies on a number of controversial and sensitive issues including:
  • Drug misuse
  • Financial exclusion
  • Benefit fraud
  • Obesity
  • Ageism
  • Underage drinking and sex
  • Organ retention
  • Tissue donation

Beyond our "sensitive issues" research, working with public sector clients means we have built a reputation for finding and working with groups as diverse as:

  • Smugglers
  • People with mental and physical disabilities
  • Cancer sufferers and survivors
  • Various ethnic minorities
  • Single parent families/individuals
  • High net worth individuals, and the financially disadvantaged

But don't just take our word for it

For 30 years we have conducted large scale, strategic research that has informed discussions about complex issues and resulted in major changes in government policy.
 
To find out how we can help your organisation gain valuable insights from difficult to reach audiences, or to determine how the public may view a potentially sensitive issue, please contact us.
 
We look forward to hearing from you.
 
Kind regards,
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Nicky Spicer                                  Ian Sparham
Managing Director                        Director
Ddi +44 (0)20 8442 2238                Ddi +44 (0)20 8442 2235 
nicky@aiaresearch.co.uk               ian@aiaresearch.co.uk
www.aiaresearch.co.uk                  www.aiaresearch.co.uk
 
 
Published Reports

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What we do
 
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 Business Briefing
 

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Earlier this year, Nicky Spicer from AIA presented the findings from a series of influential pieces of research into the area of financial exclusion that has informed the public sector and industry.
 
Click here to see the full report.
 
 
Case Studies

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