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:
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
Watch WCDA & Whitley Researchers on BBC’s Politics South
Hear WCDA and Whitley Researchers on BBC Berkshire
Local Reading borough elections 2023 – information relevant to the WCDA area of interest
COMMUNITY ASSETS MATTER – training package for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings
