We deliver over 100 projects a year. Explore a selection below to see the range of our expertise in action across the sectors and around the globe.
Building on our contribution to the second edition of the report in 2018, BOP has led as the Data and Research partner on this report to help find out how policies can protect people working in the creative and cultural sectors.
UNESCO's Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity Report – Addressing culture as a global public good
UNESCO
We investigated the potential impact of AI on the cultural and creative industries.
Opportunities and Challenges of AI for the Cultural and Creative Industries
European Commission
Our research into the UK's high streets found that 69% of people think culture on their high street makes their area a better place to live.
Culture: The cornerstone of the UK’s high streets
Arts Council England
Our strategy will guide the creation of a new digital service aiming at supporting and developing the creative scene in Downtown Kingston.
Leveraging the creative potential of Downtown Kingston through technology
Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
Our evaluation of the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts programme has informed the 2021/2022 strategy of the programme.
Co-creation and collaboration in the time of Covid
British Council
Based on our impact analysis we estimate $750 billion in lost GVA for the CCI as a result of the pandemic so far.
Economic impact of COVID-19 on the Cultural and Creative Industries
UNESCO
BOP’s report for Nanjing City Government demonstrates the importance of cross-cutting policies with a compelling cultural offer at the core
Creating Healthy Night-time Economies in World Cities
Nanjing Creative Center
BOP’s updated Handbook for the Inter-American Development Bank sets out strategies for sustainability and urban resilience
Creative and Cultural Industries and Urban Revitalisation in the post-COVID era
Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
How is China influencing the future of Cultural Tourism?
Cultural Infrastructure for the 21st Century
Chengdu Media Group
Our report sheds new light on how building the capacity of the heritage sector can assist working internationally
International working builds stronger heritage sector at home
National Lottery Heritage Fund
UK-wide study of visitor experience practice provides new benchmarks for cultural and visitor attractions
Sharing Operations and Visitor Experience insight
VE:Forum
Our analysis of the strengths & challenges of music in the Midlands is published
Hitting the right notes in the Midlands
Arts Council England
Building skills and confidence through music
Evaluation of ArtsTrain
ArtsTrain
Our new research report for the National Trust
Protect urban heritage to prevent growth in inequality
National Trust
New skills research in the Gulf Co-operation Council States
An evidence-base for the growing Gulf festivals sector
British Council
Liverpool Biennial 2018 brings the world to Liverpool and Liverpool to the world
Contemporary art connects the local and global
Liverpool Biennial
Our evaluation of the London Creative Network published
Supporting mid-career artists
London Creative Network
New enquiry finds new opportunities for culture in cities
Cultural investment key to the future of our cities
Arts Council England
Major international report highlights a new direction for culture in world cities
World Cities Culture Report 2018
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
Assisting Chengdu to assesses its cultural position internationally and where opportunities lay
Building a global cultural city
Chengdu Media Group
Evaluating the Goethe-Institut's Collecting Europe programme
Exploring visual art and European identity
Goethe-Institut
Our work helped unlock €80 million in government funding for The Abbey Theatre's redevelopment
Unlocking public funds and support
Abbey Theatre
Our detailed options appraisal analysis is being used to lever additional capital funding
Upgrading The Albany art centre into a mixed used development
The Albany
Understanding the impact of creative practitioner development programmes
Evaluation of London Creative Network
London Creative Network
Organisational strategy and development support for major new cultural foundation in the Gulf Region
Strategy & concept development for major new art foundation
Our research for UNESCO's major report on Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Reshaping cultural policies
UNESCO
Assessing the impact of the world’s largest transnational fund for culture
Evaluation of Creative Europe, European Commission
European Commission
Our research into the sector’s economic and cultural impact
Ireland’s live entertainment sector
Wide Awake Communications
Assessing local and regional economic impact
The value of a residency by Secret Cinema
Secret Cinema
Our new research for the Design Economy 2018 report
The State of Design in the UK
Design Council
Findings from our work at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Creativity in health settings
GOSH Arts
BOP updates 2015 analysis
The relocation of BBC Wales and its economic impact
BBC
Our Liverpool Music Strategy published
A City of Music
Liverpool City Council
How U.K. Cities and Regions can nurture their Creative Industries
A New Toolkit for Creative Cities Across the U.K.
Knowledge Transfer Network
New handbook published for city leaders
How can cities make space for culture?
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
Our new report with Nesta published
Opportunities for China-UK Cooperation through Equity Crowdfunding
Nesta
How cultural organisations could respond
World Cities Culture Finance Report
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
Our evaluation of a cross continental arts and culture portal
Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Developing a ‘blueprint for growth’ for the sector
Review of the Video Games sector in the West Midlands
ukie
Our ‘blueprint for growth’ strategy has just been published
What's next for a video games cluster?
ukie
Our review of the Scottish Animation Sector, commissioned by Creative Scotland, has just been published
Review of the Scottish Animation Sector
Creative Scotland
Understanding Liverpool Biennial’s economic, social and cultural impact.
Evaluation of Liverpool Biennial 2016
Liverpool Biennial
Exploring how creativity and culture contribute to sustainable global development
British Council ‘Golden Thread’ Evaluation
British Council
What we've learnt from the Catalyst Programme in its 3 years
A Catalyst for Change?
Arts Council England
Our research into the English Theatre landscape is published
15 years of change for English Theatre
Arts Council England
Our research into the museum workforce is launched
Conscientiousness, optimism, and curiosity
Museums Galleries Scotland
Quality of events and record numbers drive the world’s Festival City
Edinburgh Festivals 2015 Impact Study
Festivals Edinburgh
Limerick 2020
What makes a European Capital of Culture?
Limerick Arts Office
Our research revealed opportunities for collaboration between UK and China’s Museum and Theatre sectors
UK China collaboration moves up the agenda after Brexit
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
Research into how different types of cultural projects affect visitor behaviour
Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station
Simplifying and automating how China licenses copyright material│中国版权授权许可的简化和自动化
China Digital Copyright Exchange│中国数字版权交易
Arts and Humanities Research Council
Our research paved the way for a future UK China cross-border equity crowdfunding solution
UK China cross-border equity crowdfunding
ShareIn
Supporting sustainable approaches to museum and performing arts infrastructure
Sustainable cultural infrastructure development in China
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
Our evaluation of Year 2 of the Catalyst programme is published
Raising £49 million in new funds for the arts
Arts Council England
Our latest research for the Reading Agency shows we should read year-round
Reading is for life, not just for August
The Reading Agency
Our work helped unlock £1 million in government funding for London Symphony Orchestra.
Planning for a New Concert Hall
The City of London
The story of £1.6bn in investment into the fabric of the UK's heritage.
A Golden Age for Heritage - our major new research for HLF published
National Lottery Heritage Fund
BOP's Sabina Strachan on ‘Thundering Hooves 2.0’, the BOP-FEI strategy for Edinburgh’s Festivals Forum.
Edinburgh’s 10-year strategy to sustain and strengthen its world leading festival city status
Festivals Edinburgh
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