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Who we work with

Our Clients

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  1. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  2. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
  3. Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
  4. Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA)
  5. Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  6. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  7. Institution of Chemical Engineers
  8. Women’s Aid
  9. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  10. Royal Society Of Chemistry
  11. Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
  12. Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  13. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
  14. Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
  15. Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG)
  16. Magistrates Association
  17. Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

Our Purpose

When membership organisations are successful, their members thrive; they strengthen their skills, fulfil their potential, and drive progress. Society flourishes.

Our work empowers membership organisations like yours to identify and prioritise the things that really matter. We help you unleash the full potential of both your organisation, and your members. Together we can shape the future.

About RbD

Intelligence

RbD is partnering with Memcom and IOSH to deliver the highly anticipated State of the Sector Survey

RbD is partnering with Memcom and IOSH to deliver the highly anticipated State of the Sector Survey

Membership leaders – look out for the link to contribute to the survey coming into your inbox soon! This comprehensive […]

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Research by Design, reports on the current state of the EDI agenda

Research by Design, reports on the current state of the EDI agenda

Research by Design, reports on the current state of the EDI agenda amongst professional membership associations, drawing on academic literature […]

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Case Studies

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  1. Birmingham Law Society
    Birmingham Law Society
  2. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
    Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  3. Royal College of General Practitioners – Member Segmentation
    Royal College of General Practitioners – Member Segmentation
  4. The Royal Society of Chemistry 2016 Member Survey
    The Royal Society of Chemistry 2016 Member Survey
  5. British Pharmacological Society
    British Pharmacological Society
  6. Royal College of General Practitioners – Measuring Member Experience
    Royal College of General Practitioners – Measuring Member Experience
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Testimonials

“Research by Design is professional, knowledgeable and very approachable. The quality and service is exceptional. Their understanding of our business meant their recommendations were actionable, drawing upon experience from other clients and knowledge of the sector. This is our second piece of work with Research by Design and I would happily recommend RbD to others.”

Membership and PR Manager, Society & College of Radiographers (SoR)

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