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The brief
As part of its wider Networks Review, IOSH wanted further consultation to inform development of its Volunteer Strategic Plan. Enventure Research was reappointed to gather independent feedback from key stakeholder groups.
Case study · Membership
Bringing the volunteer voice into IOSH strategic planning
Independent focus groups and survey analysis helped IOSH bring volunteers, Council members, and staff into the development of its Volunteer Strategic Plan.
AudienceIOSH volunteers, Council members, and staff.
ApproachFour 90-minute focus groups with 24 participants, plus analysis of 60 online survey responses.
Value to IOSHIndependent feedback to help develop and refine the Volunteer Strategic Plan.
The project
Combining depth and breadth in a strategic consultation
A focused consultation programme designed to give key stakeholder groups a meaningful voice in strategic development.
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The approach
We co-designed a discussion guide with IOSH and independently moderated four 90-minute focus groups with 24 volunteers, Council members, and staff. IOSH also administered a wider online survey, and 60 responses were shared with Enventure Research for independent analysis.
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The outcome
Feedback from the focus groups and online survey was brought together in an independent report detailing the key findings.
- A balanced evidence base combining detailed discussion with wider survey feedback.
- Independent reporting of the views of volunteers, Council members, and staff.
- Insight to help IOSH further develop and refine its Volunteer Strategic Plan.
Client feedback
“Enventure is a trusted research partner delivering quality outputs time and time again. Their consultative approach helps to finely tune the brief and delivery options. Their debrief and summary reports are accurate and thorough providing valuable insight into the member voice.”
Joanne Gunn-AllenOperations Manager, IOSH