Positive change through social research
We are TONIC. Experts in social research, public consultations and insights with decades of experience in Criminal Justice, Public Health and Social Inequalities.
Public Consultation
We run a full service offer or analysis only packages for statutory and informal public consultations. Supporting you from inception, through data collection and analysis to robust and unbiased reporting.
Evaluation
Mixed-methods evaluations for both qualitative and impact evaluations in Criminal Justice, Public Health, Social Care & Education.
Insights
We provide a range of research and insight services in the areas of Criminal Justice, Public Health, Social Care & Education. This includes health and social care needs assessments in the community and prisons.
Read about our success stories
Driving change through inclusive social research
We help organisations access the voices they need to create better policy and achieve meaningful change for society.
Our social research organisation has 18 years’ experience leading central and local government research. We have conducted over 250 public consultations, evaluations and needs assessments, and analysed 3 million responses, ensuring that public bodies have the deep insights they need to improve services.
Our work focuses on criminal justice, public health and social care, improving practice and giving a powerful voice to service users in shaping future service design. Our research, analysis, insights and reporting provide a strong evidence base for the decisions that impact many of the most vulnerable groups in society.
What our clients say
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"TONIC deliver an exceptional level of service. I would recommend them to any organisation that requires innovation, creativity, value for money, expertise and professionalism."
Tracey Thompson
Director, The Children’s Society -
"TONIC bring expertise, integrity and a real passion for the subject area. Their consultants are prepared to put in the hours to get under the skin of the project and provide very good value for money."
Susannah Hancock
Chief Executive, Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Essex -
"I have worked with TONIC for a number of years on many projects. Their work supported significant change and development, and helped me make more informed commissioning decisions."
Ben Hughes
Director of Commissioning, Essex County Council
Our values
QUALITY – We are committed to providing the highest quality of research
INTEGRITY – We always uphold the highest ethical standards
RELIABILITY – From design to completion, we deliver services you can trust
INNOVATION – Embracing fresh ideas to find new solutions to our clients’ challenges
TRAUMA INFORMED – We put participant wellbeing at the centre of our approach
EMPATHY – By listening deeply and engaging with respect and care, we gather deeper insights
Who we work with
