Brian Wilson Associates is a small and independent consultancy offering high quality research, evaluation and policy advice services.  It maintains a particular interest in rural economy, service provision and community issues. Consultancy services include:...

Tracking the state of rural services Brian Wilson researched and wrote the State of Rural Services 2018 report published by Rural England CIC.  This report explores current trends across a range of services, including...

Brian Wilson Associates has unparalleled experience of rural policy and rural proofing. Brian spent years at the centre of rural policy, not least as a Director at the Commission for Rural Communities and its...

Our consultancy services include policy advice, strategy development, programme evaluation, good practice and guidance materials, surveys and analysis, and literature reviews. Developing strategies and plans Sound evidence and analysis forms a critical input to...

Neighbourhood Planning        Brian Wilson Associates offers support to Neighbourhood Plan groups, helping them plan and progress their work in ways which can meet the requirements of the planning system and associated...

The aim of Brian Wilson Associates is simple – to deliver on time, on budget and exceeding the client’s expectations.  We won’t just do the task you set us, wherever possible we’ll add value...