Little Lion Research
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Little Lion Research
Colony, Manchester
# Little Lion Research
Little Lion Research is a Manchester-based research and evaluation firm specialising in helping organisations understand and demonstrate the impact of their work. They combine primary research methods—speaking directly with stakeholders—with data analysis and evidence-based insights to produce compelling reports and presentations that tell clients' impact stories.
The firm works across diverse sectors including business support, careers advice, education and skills, economic development, health and wellbeing, and community support. Their client base spans public, private and voluntary sector organisations throughout the UK, ranging from local partnerships to national bodies.
What distinguishes Little Lion Research is their commitment to senior-level expertise throughout every project. Rather than delegating work to junior staff, the team maintains hands-on involvement from initial strategy through final delivery. This approach ensures rigorous methodology and nuanced interpretation of findings.
The firm's three core service areas address different organisational needs: evaluation work clarifies the difference organisations are making and generates evidence for stakeholder communication; strategic advice develops evidence-based strategies with funder and partner buy-in; and modelling and appraisal help clients make confident decisions about future direction.
Client testimonials highlight their collaborative approach, clear communication, and willingness to exceed expectations. Their portfolio includes work with significant organisations such as the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub and Humber Opportunities Partnership, demonstrating proven capability with complex, high-stakes projects.
Little Lion Research is a Manchester-based research and evaluation firm specialising in helping organisations understand and demonstrate the impact of their work. They combine primary research methods—speaking directly with stakeholders—with data analysis and evidence-based insights to produce compelling reports and presentations that tell clients' impact stories.
The firm works across diverse sectors including business support, careers advice, education and skills, economic development, health and wellbeing, and community support. Their client base spans public, private and voluntary sector organisations throughout the UK, ranging from local partnerships to national bodies.
What distinguishes Little Lion Research is their commitment to senior-level expertise throughout every project. Rather than delegating work to junior staff, the team maintains hands-on involvement from initial strategy through final delivery. This approach ensures rigorous methodology and nuanced interpretation of findings.
The firm's three core service areas address different organisational needs: evaluation work clarifies the difference organisations are making and generates evidence for stakeholder communication; strategic advice develops evidence-based strategies with funder and partner buy-in; and modelling and appraisal help clients make confident decisions about future direction.
Client testimonials highlight their collaborative approach, clear communication, and willingness to exceed expectations. Their portfolio includes work with significant organisations such as the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub and Humber Opportunities Partnership, demonstrating proven capability with complex, high-stakes projects.
Services offered
EvaluationStrategic adviceModelling and appraisalImpact measurementData analysisStakeholder engagement researchBusiness support evaluationSkills and education programme evaluation