About Enventure Research

Independent research. Experienced people.

Enventure Research is an independent UK market and social research agency. Since 2003, we have helped organisations understand their members, residents, professionals, customers and stakeholders, and turn that evidence into better decisions.

Who we are

Research shaped around what you need to understand

Since 2003, we have worked with membership organisations, regulators, local authorities and communities, public health organisations, housing providers, and transport and travel clients across the UK.

Every project is designed around what the client genuinely needs to understand. Our team combines quantitative and qualitative research expertise with specialist sector knowledge, so clients work with researchers who understand both the methodology and the context.

As an independent agency, experienced researchers remain closely involved from the first conversation through to analysis, reporting, and presentation of the findings.

Senior involvementExperienced researchers lead your project from start to finish

Sector expertiseIn-depth knowledge of the sectors and audiences we work with

Quant + qual expertiseThe right methods to answer your questions and deliver robust evidence

Clear, actionable insightFindings and recommendations designed to support confident decisions

MRS Company PartnerResearch delivered to recognised professional standards

ISO 9001 certifiedQuality-assured processes from project set-up to delivery

Enventure Research team discussing a research project

How we work

Rigorous research, delivered personally

Good research is not just about choosing a method. It is about understanding the decision a client needs to make, reaching the right people, asking the right questions, and presenting the findings clearly.

Evidence-led Clear, defensible evidence that helps clients make informed decisions.

Collaborative We work closely with clients throughout rather than disappearing between project stages.

Practical Reporting is designed to be understood and used, not simply filed away.

Quality-focused Professional standards, quality management, and careful project delivery underpin our work.

Professional standards

Quality built into the way we work

We work to recognised professional, quality and security standards that give clients confidence in how their research is designed, managed, and delivered.

MRS Company Partner
Research delivered within recognised professional standards and ethical guidance.

ISO 9001
Quality management processes supporting consistent project delivery.

UKGDPR

Data protection & UK GDPR
Personal data handled in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, with secure processes for research data.

Cyber Essentials
Practical controls supporting information and cyber security.

Professional membership

Our whole team are MRS members

All Enventure Research staff are members of the Market Research Society (MRS), with Mark Robinson and Matt Thurman holding Certified Member status. This individual professional membership complements our MRS Company Partner status and reinforces our commitment to the MRS Code of Conduct, ethical research, and high professional standards.

Our team

Meet the researchers behind the work

Clients work directly with an experienced research team, with senior researchers closely involved throughout each project.

Alongside our core team, we work with a network of associate researchers based across the UK, bringing in additional capacity and specialist skills where a project requires it.

Mark Robinson

Managing Director

Co-founder of Enventure Research with more than 20 years’ experience in public sector and stakeholder research.

Mark has extensive experience working with local authorities, combined authorities, NHS organisations, and public health teams, helping clients understand public and stakeholder attitudes, needs, and priorities. He is a Certified Member of the Market Research Society.

Matt Thurman

Research Director

Leads Enventure Research’s work with membership organisations and regulators, alongside wider market and social research projects.

Matt joined Enventure Research in 2009 and is involved throughout project delivery, from research design and fieldwork through to analysis and reporting. His sector experience includes professional membership bodies, regulators, local authorities, housing, and healthcare. He is a Certified Member of the Market Research Society.

Andrew Cameron

Research Director

Experienced in resident surveys, stakeholder research, consultation, and projects across public services and professional sectors.

Andrew joined Enventure Research in 2015 after working in consumer and patient research. He has delivered research across local government, public health, membership, regulation, charities, and not-for-profit organisations, with a strong focus on turning client objectives into useful research programmes.

Katie Osborne

Research Manager

Manages quantitative and qualitative research projects and specialises in clear, engaging presentation of findings.

Katie joined Enventure Research in 2015 and has experience delivering projects for local authorities, housing providers, and NHS bodies. She also leads on infographic reporting, helping make complex research findings easier to understand and use.

Kayleigh Pickles

Research Executive

Supports research delivery with particular experience in qualitative analysis, participant recruitment, and reporting.

Kayleigh joined Enventure Research in 2014 after working in NHS and local authority roles. Her work includes thematic coding of open-text responses, qualitative analysis, participant recruitment, report writing, and quality checking.

Environmental commitment

Committed to more sustainable research

Enventure Research is a signatory to the MRS Climate Pledge, supporting the research sector’s commitment to tracking and reducing emissions, greater transparency, and collaboration on environmental impact.

Work with us

People and partnerships

We are always interested in hearing from people and organisations who could complement the way we work.

Join our team

We’re always interested in hearing from talented researchers who share our approach to thoughtful, high-quality research. We don’t currently have any advertised vacancies, but we’re happy to receive CVs from people interested in future employed or freelance opportunities.

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Research partnerships

We also work in partnership with consultancies that need research support, from fieldwork and survey delivery to qualitative research, analysis, and reporting, or support with larger research programmes.

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