Research & Publications
Every time we work with a client we learn more about their world, and recognise synergies, connections and opportunities across and between sectors and themes.
We believe that knowledge is more powerful if it is shared, and aim to make our research reports and findings public whenever we can (and with our clients’ permission, of course.)
See below for links to our latest research, opinions and articles. Please feel free to contact us if you’d like to discuss any of our publications.
Publications & Reports
Sonnet team contribute to Skills Commission report
The independent Commission on Sustainable Learning for Work, Life and a Changing Economy was established in June 2018 to explore the UK skills problem. The Sonnet team (then known as Bates Wells Advisory & Impact) [...]
Sonnet team author highly-significant social housing report
The Sonnet team (formerly Bates Wells’ A&I) authored a ground-breaking report for Hyde Group in 2018 which revealed findings of significant interest to the social housing sector, central government and local authorities. The report, entitled [...]
Blog, News & Videos
Celebrating International Day of Charity 2023
I was struck this week by a quote I came across on social media. It said: ‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted’ – Aesop An important premise to keep in mind on [...]
Hope and our youth: towards a sustainable world
Multiple issues surround today’s youth, and drawing attention to these issues is exactly the aim of International Youth Day 2023[1]. The theme for 2023 International Youth Day is ‘green skills for youth: towards a sustainable [...]
National Book Lovers Day 2023: A Symphony of Words and Purpose
At Sonnet, we understand the profound impact literature can have on individuals and communities. Book Lovers Day is more than a mere celebration of books; it is an ode to the transformative power of words. [...]
Sonnet Spotlight: A woman of faith and peace; a life of challenge to apartheid and injustice
We are brimming with excitement to share with you our latest Sonnet Spotlight interview - full of incredible stories, interesting information, thought-provoking quotes and some very wise words! As many who follow Sonnet will know, [...]
Mergers and Acquisitions: Achieving good outcomes
Do you ever wonder whether ‘googling it’ will get to a useful answer? Sometimes it is helpful… but not always. Sometimes there are gaps, urban myths and assumed knowledge. Where [...]
Bring your pet to your working-from-home day
Once in a while, the team at Sonnet likes to take a step back and focuses on something a little more lighthearted. 'Bring your dog to work day' was firmly on our radar, as we [...]
