Evaluation of Creative Scotland COVID-19 Emergency Funding Programmes
EKOS was commissioned by Creative Scotland to provide an evaluation of the emergency funds provided to the arts, screen and creative industries by Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland during 2020/2021. The funding, from the Scottish Government, saw £85.3m reached individuals and organisations working in Scotland’s culture and creative sector between March 2020 and September 2021. […]
Marine litter strategy for Scotland: consultation analysis
EKOS were commissioned by Marine Scotland to undertake analysis of responses received to the consultation on a refreshed Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland. A total of 220 responses were received to the consultation and a vast majority were submitted by individuals (75.5%). The full report can be read on the Scottish Government website.
Ayrshire Regional Skills Investment Plan 2022 – 2025
EKOS recently supported Skills Development Scotland and the three Ayrshire local authorities with the development of a Regional Skills Investment Plan (RSIP) for the 2022-2025 period. The RSIP is an evidence-based report that draws on local insight and expertise to highlight opportunities for Ayrshire-focused skills investment across the three local authorities. Building on existing national […]
Stirling’s Economic Strategy
In 2021, EKOS were commissioned by Stirling Council to support development of a new economic strategy for the local authority area. The strategy was developed on the basis of extensive consultation and sets out a bold, shared vision for the future of Stirling’s economy. Structured around three core themes of supporting an economy that is thriving, […]
Evaluations of European Structural Funds
Since 1975, Scotland has been a major beneficiary of European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF), with an estimated investment of £4 billion between inception and 2006, a further £820 million allocated for the period 2007/13, and approximately £780m for the 2014/20 programme. ESIF, European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programmes, are seen […]
Scotland’s Town Toolkit
Scotland’s Town Toolkit is a free online resource which supports all those who seek to turn aspirations for their towns into reality. Launched this summer, the Toolkit was developed by Scotland’s Towns Partnership with support from Scottish Government and over 200 contributing organisations. EKOS were pleased to contribute to the Measuring Success section, which sets out […]
Economic and social value of MG ALBA
EKOS were recently commissioned to undertake an economic and social impact study of MG ALBA, the Gaelic media company. The study, carried out by Ekos and supported by HIE, outlines the financial returns of MG ALBA and its supply sector, who serve the BBC ALBA platforms as well as the key brands FilmG, LearnGaelic, & […]
Measuring the Impact of Investment in Innovation
In 2020, EKOS undertook a review of the methods for measuring the impacts of investments in innovation in Scotland. The study was part of a wider programme of work being progressed by the Scottish Government on behalf of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board. Specifically the research focused on the activities of the Enterprise and […]
Mackintosh’s Tea Rooms – Evaluating the Impact of a Prestigious Heritage Lottery Project
Around two years ago, EKOS was approached by a local charity, The Willow Tea Rooms Trust, to assist with putting together an evaluation of their impressive heritage restoration project, which had been ongoing since 2014. The Trust had been established with the aim of acquiring Miss Cranston’s Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, aiming to […]
Evaluation of the Moray LEADER Programme
In autumn last year, EKOS were commissioned by tsiMORAY to undertake an evaluation of the LEADER and FLAG programmes in Moray for the 2014-2020 period: The evaluation included interviews with funded projects, development of case studies, survey work with unsuccessful or withdrawn applicants, detailed analysis of programme data, interviews with a wide range of stakeholders, […]