RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
Applied Research That Shapes Policy and Practice
Elysium London’s practice draws on a portfolio of applied research spanning NHS programmes, local authority commissions, and VCSE partnerships — each led by our founder and grounded in the participatory methods that now define our consultancy model.
Selected Projects
The following projects represent the applied research and evaluation work that informs Elysium London’s advisory practice. Each was led by our founder across NHS, local authority, and VCSE settings, delivering evidence that has directly shaped commissioning, policy, and community engagement strategy.
2024
Community Entrepreneurship
Commissioned by: Goldman Sachs | Public Policy Lab
Mapped systemic barriers to entrepreneurship for Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities in the UK and internationally. Informed the development of new funding pathways tailored to overlooked founders, blending social impact with commercial viability.
2023
Vital 5 Health Inequalities Programme
Commissioned by: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Established new baseline understanding of how the “Vital 5” health framework was experienced by underrepresented communities across Lambeth and Southwark. Directly shaped commissioning for the next programme phase.
2023
Participation in Health Research and Clinical Trials
Commissioned by: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Surfaced deep-rooted barriers to research participation among ethnic minority residents, including institutional mistrust and perceived irrelevance. Recommendations directly informed ICS commissioning and engagement strategies.
2023
Cost of Living Community Referral Pathway Evaluation
Commissioned by: Southwark Council
Recommendations formally adopted by Southwark Council, with tangible shifts in operational practice. Grant funds distributed through the pathway nearly doubled post-evaluation, and VCSE partner participation increased markedly.
2022–2023
Chronic Pain Patient Advisory Group
Commissioned by: Lambeth Together
Amplified the voices of individuals living with chronic pain in Lambeth, surfacing experiences of racial bias and trust issues in care. Contributed to the establishment of the first Chronic Pain Patient Register in Lambeth.
2022
Representative Workforce in the UK Video Game Industry
Commissioned by: UKIE | Digital Schoolhouse
Produced a first-of-its-kind evidence base on workforce diversity and EDI challenges in the UK video game industry. Identified structural barriers for Black and Asian individuals and informed recommendations for more equitable talent development.
2022–2023
Rebuilding Trust through Community Engagement and Empowerment
Commissioned by: Southwark Council
Findings presented to Cabinet and embedded into borough-wide strategic planning. Developed a locally grounded definition of “community empowerment” now referenced across council departments to guide equity-focused policy.
Interested in working with Elysium London?
Elysium London takes on a limited number of strategic research, evaluation, and advisory projects each year. If your organisation is looking for evidence-led insight grounded in community voice, get in touch to explore how we can support your work.