Case Study
Relate
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They were very generous with time and resources, and were willing to go the extra mile making sure our needs were met by the research. For a small in-house team, this guidance was exactly what we needed to maximise the value from the work."
Sarah Williams, Senior Engagement and Research Officer, Relate
Background
Relate is a relationship support charity, offering counselling for couples, families, young people, and individuals across the UK, both in person and online. In 2021, they wanted a full review of their current branding, messaging, the public's knowledge of their services, and how effectively they were reaching a diverse range of audiences.
Our Approach
We used:
Public surveys - We asked 2,000 members of the UK public about their awareness and understanding of Relate.
Client surveys - Speaking to 700+ clients, we gauged how diverse and audience Relate were reaching.
Staff surveys - Asking national and federated staff members, we discovered what the Relate team thought about their brand and messaging.
In-depth interviews - We held extensive conversations with members of the public, clients, and trustees.
Outcomes
We were able to provide Relate with a comprehensive segmentation of their audiences and a list of barriers preventing them from effectively spreading awareness of their organisation. This gave us a firm footing to make recommendations to them on their branding, messaging, and media strategy, allowing them to make the required adjustments to reach members of the public who would otherwise have been unaware of their services.
To find out more, contact us at insight@nfpresearch.com