I’m a researcher and writer focused on tackling social inequality.
Currently I am the Head of Research at Toynbee Hall, an anti-poverty charity based in the UK where I lead our team to support people from marginalised groups in co-designing and carrying out research on key social issues.
Some quick facts about me:
1. I love participatory research
I have over 5 years of experience in participatory action research and co-production, with a focus on so-called ‘hard to reach groups’. In particular I enjoy training people and organisations to join the participatory fan club.
2. I was a pollster in a previous life
I designed and managed ethnic and religious minority opinion panels and ran multi-level regression and post-stratification (MRP) polling projects in my former role as Special Projects Manager at Survation.
3. I am a massive nerd about process
In my off-time I also do art, culture, and heritage projects, and am always trying out new ways to combine my love of research with creative approaches. Newsletter coming soon!
Rushaa Louise Hamid 