BOP Consulting, in collaboration with Raybel Charters and Santra Consulting, was commissioned by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF), together with National Historic Ships-UK (NHS-UK) to conduct a research study on the current state and needs of the UK’s historic ships sector.

Our report for the British Arts Festivals Association paints a picture of a resilient sector that is surviving rather than thriving.

Our evaluation with Frontier Economics identified several key factors for stimulating regional creative industries R&D.

BOP Consulting was appointed to outline a pilot for a Creative Worker Income Guarantee for Brighton & Hove, working on behalf of the University of Sussex and the ABCD Cultural Recovery Programme. 

Working alongside CRAIC, a new research and collaboration centre at Loughborough University, we conducted an extensive survey of virtual production assets throughout the United Kingdom to map the country’s growing ecosystem.

British Land and New Diorama Theatre reveal the substantial social and economic impact of their 12 month-long NDT Broadgate initiative, which saw 20,000sq ft of creative space provided to over 8,800 independent and freelance artists free of charge over 2021-2022.

The World Cities Culture Report (WCCR) 2022 builds on the ground-breaking 2018 and 2015 Reports. It gives insights on the major challenges world cities facing.

BOP's contribution to the 2nd edition of the report UNESCO's Global Creativity Report, examining policies safeguarding the creative and cultural sectors.

Unique case guide is co-produced with the participating cities of WCCF, highlighting city examples and a global cities approach to evidenced-based policymaking.

We investigated the potential impact of AI for European cultural and creative businesses. Explore the transformative opportunities AI brings to industries.

The report on how global cities tackle climate change with cultural policies and programmes. Insights from the World Cities Culture Forum's latest report.

Our evaluation of the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts programme has informed the 2021/2022 strategy of the programme.

Our new report for UNESCO sets out the huge global impact of COVID-19 on the cultural sector. We estimate $750 billion lost for the CCI and 10 million job cuts.

BOP’s report on creating a healthy night-time economy for the Nanjing City Government demonstrates the importance of cross-cutting policies.

BOP’s updated Handbook for the Inter-American Development Bank sets out strategies for sustainability and urban resilience

UK-wide study of visitor experience practice provides new benchmarks for cultural and visitor attractions

Our research for the National Trust suggests approximately 3,000 Grade II buildings at risk in urban areas and discusses the impact on heritage and communities.

Research in the Gulf Co-operation Council States in collaboration with British Council and BOP Consulting helps identify opportunities for festival development.

The World Cities Culture Report 2018 explores the evolving role of culture in global cities. The report provides a view of the state of culture in our cities.

Our research for UNESCO's major report on Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

Findings from our work at Great Ormond Street Hospital reveals how visual arts enhance the patient, visitor, and staff experience.

In 2015, BOP was tasked by BBC Wales with forecasting the economic impact of the relocation of their broadcasting centre to Central Square, Cardiff. As BBC Wales have now taken the keys to this new building, designed by Foster + Partners, they asked us to update our analysis.

How U.K. Cities and Regions can nurture their Creative Industries. Creative Industries Toolkit by BOP, in collaboration with the Creative Industries Council.

New handbook 'Making Space for Culture' explores how world cities address the challenge of preserving cultural infrastructure while promoting growth.

Our ‘blueprint for growth’ strategy has just been published for the video games sector in the West Midlands.

Developing a ‘blueprint for growth’ for the sector. Research into the West Midlands video gaming sector reveals growth potential.

Our review of the Scottish Animation Sector, commissioned by Creative Scotland, has just been published

Exploring how creativity and culture contribute to sustainable global development for the British Council's 'Golden Thread' Cultural and Development projects.

Research into how different types of cultural projects affect visitor behaviour and how Battersea Power Station Company is transforming this iconic London site

We analyzed organizations offering training and learning for to young people in digital making. Get insights from our report on the digital skills landscape.

We led the evaluation of the year-long, £13.2m Cultural Programme, establishing its reach and impact.

Our work with Oman's Royal Court Affairs is shaping a world-class 30-hectare Oman Renaissance Museum near Muscat to tell the story of Oman and its peoples.

Our strategy has guided the transformation of the London 2012 Olympic Park into a new and dynamic quarter of the city.

Our research on Edinburgh's twelve major Festivals enrich the city's global stature and helped our client affirming its status as world’s leading Festival City.

BOP assessed the viability of a new Smithsonian museum in London and defined its market positioning for cultural success.

Our work helped pave the way for an application to Arts Council England for funding. Kettle's Yard secured £3.65 million in funding for gallery redevelopment.