About Us

Skyblue Research Ltd was established in June 2007 by Managing Director, Alan Graver, to respond to dynamic agendas that are contributing to a more innovative, enterprising and skilled nation. Since embarking on that mission, the Skyblue Team has completed over 50 research, development, evaluation and feasibility commissions for clients including:

  • Government Departments
  • Regional Development Agencies
  • Learning and Skills Councils / Skills Funding Agency
  • Sector Skills Councils
  • National Skills Academies
  • National and Regional Sports Organisations
  • National and Regional Tourism Organisations
  • Higher Education and Further Education Institutions
  • Local Authorities
  • Other Research and Development Consultancies (partnership working)

 

 

Skyblue’s Values

We are also inspired by the values of the Olympic Charter – ‘Respect, Excellence and Friendship’ – which underpin our attitude and approach towards all commissions undertaken with our clients, and the long-lasting relationships we subsequently strive to create together. Our clients tell us they value Skyblue’s integrity and our approach to work which aims to exceed customer expectations. Customer feedback describes our growing consultancy team as being hard-working, reliable, committed, enthusiastic, dedicated and easy to work with.

Affiliations, Memberships and Codes of Conduct

  • The UK Evaluation Society
  • The Market Research Society
  • Skyblue has made the Skills Pledge commitment
  • Tourism Management Institute
  • Yorkshire Tourist Board Member
  • Associate Member: National Skills Academy for Nuclear
  • Institute for Learning
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development