What We Do

We undertake evaluations and applied research projects for clients in the public and voluntary sectors.
We specialise in; Impact evaluations, Economic evaluations and Evaluations of new policy initiatives.

PERU Key Services

• Evaluation

  In undertaking evaluations, our evaluation designs often seek to answer four main research questions; Should it work? (Theory of change) What is the underlying…

• Economic Analysis

  To undertake an Economic Analysis, we work with organisations using a Costing methodology, which captures three main types of cost; Direct project expenditure…

• Systematic Review and Rapid Evidence Assessment

  Often policy-makers and those designing specific interventions want to start by reviewing the existing evidence base. A Systematic Review ensures that…

• Designing Evidence-Informed Policy

  Our interest in Evidence Based Policy or Evidence Informed Policy extends beyond supplying high quality evidence to inform the policy-making process. Our…

• Survey Design and Analysis

  We are experienced at all stages of undertaking surveys; Questionnaire Design Survey Piloting Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) development Sampling…

• Randomized Controlled Trials

  PERU undertakes randomized field trials (RCTs or social experiments) in order to evaluate the impact of social interventions.  We deliver trials ourselves…