Whitley Researchers (WRs) are a research team committed to working together in a friendly and inclusive way where everyone’s work is equally valued. Our research centres on collaboration, co-production and participation in order to help local communities and organisations understand and tackle complex issues surrounding well-being and social exclusion in South Reading. We are trained to use a range of methods from questionnaires and secondary data analysis to interviews and focus groups.
Participatory research focuses on working with local residents so that projects are run with communities, rather than about them.
Starting from April 2019, we aim to produce monthly newsletters to let everyone know what we’re up to. Our newest (and first!) newsletter is here:
Can Food Taxes Tackle Obesity? A Local Perspective from Whitley Community Development Association
Nourishing Whitley: Community Efforts for Better Food Access
Voices of Whitley: Community Insights from the Beating Heart of Whitley on BBC Radio Berkshire
Supporting The Beating Heart of Whitley Together: Whitley CDA Needs Your Help
🌟 Congratulations and Thank You! For our sponsored walk🌟
Listen to Dr Trisha Bennett of WCDA discussing the voucher scheme on Radio Berkshire
Whitley CDA discuss the new voucher scheme on BBC South Today
Dr. Trisha Bennett on Politics South
University of Reading & Whitley CDA work together on government-funded study – hear Dr . Trisha Bennett discuss on BBC Berkshire
