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.
Our evaluation with Frontier Economics identified several key factors for stimulating regional creative industries R&D.
Creative Industries Clusters Programme
Arts and Humanities Research Council
The report outlines the findings from a major study into the international activity of the Arts Council England-supported cultural ecosystem.
International Activity Report
Arts Council England
Great Place was a strategic programme that aimed to achieve systemic change, the enduring impact of the program extending beyond its conclusion in mid-2021.
Great Place Programme Evaluation
Arts Council England
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.
Cultural, Creative and Collective Recovery: Exploring a Creative Worker Income Guarantee
University of Sussex
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.
Mapping the UK's Virtual Production Ecosystem
Loughborough University
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.
NDT Broadgate, Supporting Artists in a Post Pandemic London
British Land
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.
World Cities Culture Report 2022
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
BOP's contribution to the 2nd edition of the report UNESCO's Global Creativity Report, examining policies safeguarding the creative and cultural sectors.
UNESCO's Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity Report – Addressing culture as a global public good
UNESCO
Unique case guide is co-produced with the participating cities of WCCF, highlighting city examples and a global cities approach to evidenced-based policymaking.
Culture Counts: New Approaches to Evidence Based Cultural Policymaking in World Cities
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
We investigated the potential impact of AI for European cultural and creative businesses. Explore the transformative opportunities AI brings to industries.
Opportunities and Challenges of AI for the Cultural and Creative Industries
European Commission
The report on how global cities tackle climate change with cultural policies and programmes. Insights from the World Cities Culture Forum's latest report.
The Green World Cities of Tomorrow: Culture and Sustainability – Special Report Prepared for WCCF Global Conversation
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
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 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 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
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.
Economic impact of COVID-19 on the Cultural and Creative Industries
UNESCO
BOP’s report on creating a healthy night-time economy for the Nanjing City Government demonstrates the importance of cross-cutting policies.
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? China's cultural infrastructure projects are redefining the global tourism landscape.
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 and challenges of music in the Midlands report published for Arts Council England.
Hitting the right notes in the Midlands
Arts Council England
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.
Protect urban heritage to prevent growth in inequality
National Trust
Research in the Gulf Co-operation Council States in collaboration with British Council and BOP Consulting helps identify opportunities for festival development.
An evidence-base for the growing Gulf festivals sector
British Council
Explore the Cultural Cities Enquiry report and discover the transformative potential of cultural investment in UK cities.
Cultural investment key to the future of our cities
Arts Council England
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.
World Cities Culture Report 2018
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
Chengdu's vision to be a global cultural city through the Belt and Road Initiative. Explore our report on its international cultural position and opportunities.
Building a global cultural city
Chengdu Media Group
BOP Consulting helped secure €80 million in government funding for The Abbey Theatre's redevelopment, enhancing its role as the National Theatre of Ireland.
Unlocking public funds and support
Abbey Theatre
Our detailed options appraisal analysis is being used to lever additional capital funding for a renowned The Albany arts centre in Deptford.
Upgrading The Albany art centre into a mixed used development
The Albany
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
Our research into the sector’s economic and cultural impact on the live entertainment industry in Ireland, published in our groundbreaking study, Lets Celebrate.
Ireland’s live entertainment sector
Wide Awake Communications
Our new research for the Design Economy 2018 report from the Design Council, with in-depth analysis of the scope and impact of design in the UK.
The State of Design in the UK
Design Council
Our research commissioned by Film London, reveals the substantial economic impact of location filming days in London, generating 168m and supporting 1,680 jobs.
The economic value of location filming
Findings from our work at Great Ormond Street Hospital reveals how visual arts enhance the patient, visitor, and staff experience.
Creativity in health settings
GOSH Arts
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.
The relocation of BBC Wales and its economic impact
BBC
Our Liverpool Music Strategy published for The City of Liverpool was awarded UNESCO World City of Music status in 2015.
A City of Music
Liverpool City Council
How U.K. Cities and Regions can nurture their Creative Industries. Creative Industries Toolkit by BOP, in collaboration with the Creative Industries Council.
A New Toolkit for Creative Cities Across the U.K.
Knowledge Transfer Network
New handbook 'Making Space for Culture' explores how world cities address the challenge of preserving cultural infrastructure while promoting growth.
How can cities make space for culture?
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
Explore recommendations for UK-China equity crowdfunding collaboration in our report published with Nesta. Download the briefing note and market study.
Opportunities for China-UK Cooperation through Equity Crowdfunding
Nesta
Gain insights from the groundbreaking World Cities Culture Finance Report, the first global study on cultural financing in world cities.
World Cities Culture Finance Report
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)
We were commissioned by Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF) to conduct independent evaluation of it's arts and culture portal's impact and guiding future development.
Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Our ‘blueprint for growth’ strategy has just been published for the video games sector in the West Midlands.
What's next for a video games cluster?
ukie
Developing a ‘blueprint for growth’ for the sector. Research into the West Midlands video gaming sector reveals growth potential.
Review of the Video Games sector in the West Midlands
ukie
Our review of the Scottish Animation Sector, commissioned by Creative Scotland, has just been published
Review of the Scottish Animation Sector
Creative Scotland
Exploring how creativity and culture contribute to sustainable global development for the British Council's 'Golden Thread' Cultural and Development projects.
British Council ‘Golden Thread’ Evaluation
British Council
What we've learnt from the Catalyst Programme in it's 3-year journey. An insight into successful fundraising practices in the arts sector.
A Catalyst for Change?
Arts Council England
Our research into the English Theatre landscape is published. Gain insights into the funding reductions and technological changes on the theatre sector.
15 years of change for English Theatre
Arts Council England
Our research into the museum workforce is launched, emphasizing the importance of conscientiousness and advocating for a diverse and well-supported sector.
Conscientiousness, optimism, and curiosity
Museums Galleries Scotland
Our report quantifies the quality of life, economic, social, and cultural impact of the Edinburgh Festivals in the Edinburgh Festivals 2015 Impact Study.
Edinburgh Festivals 2015 Impact Study
Festivals Edinburgh
Discover Limerick's journey towards European Capital of Culture status in 2020, exploring culture's transformative role and its impact on the city's future.
What makes a European Capital of Culture?
Limerick Arts Office
Discover the true value of music and its impact on the UK music industry through our comprehensive annual study. Explore the Measuring Music study by UK Music.
The True Value of Music
UK Music
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 and how Battersea Power Station Company is transforming this iconic London site
Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station
Simplifying and automating how China licenses copyright material. China Digital Copyright Exchange project.│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
BOP Consulting research paved the way for a future UK-China cross-border equity crowdfunding solution, ensuring legal and technical feasibility.
UK China cross-border equity crowdfunding
ShareIn
Explore our Year 2 evaluation of the Arts Council England’s £68m Catalyst programme, coinciding with the launch of Catalyst Evolve.
Raising £49 million in new funds for the arts
Arts Council England
Sustainable approach to China’s museum and performing arts boosting international competitiveness through infrastructure development in China’s cultural sector.
Sustainable cultural infrastructure development in China
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
Our latest research commissioned by The Reading Agency uncovers the broader benefits of year-round reading for pleasure and empowerment.
Reading is for life, not just for August
The Reading Agency
Our work unlocked £1 million in government funding, aiding the London Symphony Orchestra in planning a new concert hall by forecasting economic impact.
Planning for a New Concert Hall
The City of London
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