Hope-Stone Research
Hope-Stone Research was established in 2002 as a specialist consultancy in audience research, programme evaluation, and training. We work with museums, galleries, universities, charities, and international media organisations to understand audiences, inform strategy, and build in-house expertise.
Our Approach
Every project is personally managed by one of our directors, from commissioning to final delivery. As a small consultancy able to scale, we tailor our work to meet your needs and budget while ensuring the highest quality outcomes.
Our People
Hugh Hope-Stone
Director Hugh Hope-Stone has 30 years experience in research and evaluation in the UK and internationally. He is a Certified Member of the Market Research Society and the Independent Consultants Group. Hugh previously worked for the BBC, Oxfam and Plus Four Market Research. 
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Nina Bell
With 30 years of experience managing complex projects, diverse teams, and creative programmes at the BBC, Historic Royal Palaces, IWM, Kew and 1418NOW, Nina now supports others through one-to-one coaching, mentoring, and creative facilitation.She is an accredited coach with EMCC and RD1st and a member of the Association for Coaching.
Associates
We collaborate with specialist associates in learning, education, psychology, and media. Our trusted network of recruiters, fieldworkers, online service providers, and data management experts allows us to scale up as needed to meet client requirements.