DJS Research projects across Scotland are led by Glasgow-based Associate Director Alex Belcher, a highly experienced mixed-mode researcher who has conducted qualitative and quantitative research in Scotland since 2010. Our agency however, has been proudly delivering leading market research north of the border since our very beginning, back in 2011. As the medium-sized, independent, and employee-owned company we are today, with a well-established presence in Scotland, our Scottish clients enjoy the benefits of the full breadth of our research expertise and capabilities along with direct access to our Scotland-based researchers and fieldworkers.
DJS Research in Scotland operates out of co-working space, and certified B Corp, Collabor8te, located just off George Square in the heart of Glasgow. Here we have access to rooms for one-to-one client meetings, a boardroom for larger groups and a comfortable space for hosting focus groups for up to 10 people.
Lead Alex has conducted research projects for a hugely diverse range of clients including not-for-profits and environmental organisations, government bodies and utilities providers. From on-street surveys in the Hebrides to focus groups in the Borders, Alex has conducted most types of research interviews across most parts of the country!
DJS Research in Scotland: Project in the spotlight
Operating the Scottish Third Sector Tracker (STST)
DJS Research have been running the STST on behalf of the SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations), the Scottish Government, the William Grant Foundation, Bank of Scotland Foundation, and the National Lottery Community Fund since its inception in 2021.
Running four times a year on average, the STST provides invaluable insight into the issues, needs and concerns of c. 750 third sector organisations in Scotland.
As Alex Belcher, explains we’ve broadened the scope of this longitudinal survey significantly since it began:
“The STST was first launched to understand the emerging needs of the sector around Covid and lockdown operations. Over the last three years we’ve expanded its focus to encompass many more key areas such as staffing issues and volunteer retention to increased operational costs. The tracker is now a vital tool, and its results provide a deep understanding of what is happening across the sector.
Running the tracker end-to-end, from panel recruitment through to conducting the survey and analysing the results, means we have a 360-degree view of its performance which enables us to continually optimise effectiveness at every stage. In the current climate, the outputs of this tracker are more important than ever to help shape the future of the sector. It’s a project which we are hugely proud to be a part of.”
Alex Belcher, Associate Director & Research Lead for Scotland
You can read more about our work on the Scottish Third Sector Tracker on our information and registration page here and on the SCVO websites.
To find out more about our expertise with Scottish businesses and organisations, contact our team today.
“The work completed was done efficiently, to a high standard, to the identified budget and to the agreed timescales. The team were flexible to work with and clearly communicated the project progress throughout. It fully met the brief, which was commissioned in a way that ensured the integrity of the organisation was maintained and project commitments met. I will be sure to include the company within any further tender opportunities for similar works and will recommend them to colleagues. In short, an enthusiastic, experienced and committed team which delivered quality from start to finish." (now known as Forestry and Land Scotland)
"The team at DJS Research did a great job of responding to ever-changing demands on the challenging project we delivered together. They provided exemplar client care and delivered high quality outputs."
"DJS Research provide excellent service, great communication and high-quality deliverables in terms of research analysis."
"Rebecca and her team were brilliant to work with to deliver the first phase of our visitor research. She was always happy to go the extra mile to explain the process and outputs to an inexperienced client regarding our sensitive subject matter. The reports delivered are thorough and the clear graphic representations of the data make it them very useful tools for our ongoing work. We look forward to the next phase of work next year."
"This was our first time using an external agency to manage our market research. We were very impressed with the level of service and professionalism, which ultimately ensured DJS Research delivered exactly to our project objectives."
"Thank you so much for everything that you have done. I've been so impressed with all your hard work and professionalism and most importantly, the great survey that you delivered. We could not have chosen a better supplier, it has felt like a true partnership."
"I would recommend DJS Research to other agencies who require an accurate, timely and comprehensive piece of research. The staff were approachable, helpful and professional at all times, and they provided the outcomes required."
"We found DJS Research to be professional and able to turn around any requests very quickly. Overall the quality of information was good, costings were reasonably priced and the staff were friendly and approachable."
"We used DJS Research to complete a survey of employer skill needs after a very poor experience with another survey company. From the start we were impressed by their professionalism and high level of attention to detail. They were able to complete the survey on time and to high standards. Regular telephone and email updates kept us informed of their progress and ensured that any issues were dealt with at an early stage. We would recommend them to other companies looking to undertake similar work and plan to use them again in the future."
"The team at DJS Research understood and adopted our research proposal with ease. The team worked efficiently and proactively to deliver some meaningful results for us. We would definitely work with them in the future for any research need!"
"We have been working with DJS Research for 18 months on our customer satisfaction tracker and they have consistently delivered quality customer feedback. They are approachable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. We appreciate their experience and expertise so much so that we enlisted their help on additional research projects last year."
"The DJS Research team were excellent from the first point of contact all the way through to delivery of the results. Our brief was fully understood and the survey designed appropriately – their expertise enabled us to measure outcomes which we had initially not considered. A fantastic service throughout – we look forward to our next project with DJS Research."
"Very happy with the service provided by DJS Research. They are easy to work with and happy to be flexible during the project. The project that we worked on with them included a lot of our senior stakeholders and external stakeholders. These relationships are hugely important and DJS Research have worked extremely well with these stakeholders to ensure that the interviews were done professionally and to great quality."
We build small, director-led, teams of sector experts who are with you from brief to debrief. As an employee-owned company, every one of us is invested in delivering quality, value, and long-term impact.
From agile testing to deep-dive strategic studies, we design research to meet your specific objectives. The agility of our in-house operations team and strength of our UK-wide recruiter network enable seamless execution at scale.
Our sector-focused teams have decades of experience understanding audiences and the complexities of the markets in which our clients operate. Working collaboratively we deliver actionable insight which drives positive change.
We build small, director-led, teams of sector experts who are with you from brief to debrief. As an employee-owned company, every one of us is invested in delivering quality, value, and long-term impact.
From agile testing to deep-dive strategic studies, we design research to meet your specific objectives. The agility of our in-house operations team and strength of our UK-wide recruiter network enable seamless execution at scale.
Our sector-focused teams have decades of experience understanding audiences and the complexities of the markets in which our clients operate. Working collaboratively we deliver actionable insight which drives positive change.
Contact Alex Belcher to discuss your Scottish market research project and how we can become an extension of your team.
Contact Alex
Contact Alex Belcher to discuss your Scottish market research project and how we can become an extension of your team.
Contact Alex 
