Nº 5555 Listed July 2026

Substance

Manchester·Research·Serving Greater Manchester

Photograph for Substance, Research business in Manchester

About

Substance is a research organisation based in Manchester that helps other organisations understand and measure the impact of their work.

The company conducts research projects, develops social valuing methodologies, and creates bespoke assessments tailored to each client's needs.

The business offers a range of services including research design and delivery, social impact measurement, and programme evaluation support. Substance also develops technology products, notably Views, a data management platform designed for charities, non-profits and social purpose organisations to collect, organise and analyse their operational data in real time.

Working collaboratively with clients, Substance combines established research methods with proprietary technologies to help organisations translate their impact ambitions into measurable outcomes and compelling narratives.

Common questions

Where is Substance based?
Substance is based at Manchester, Greater Manchester.
What does Substance do?
Substance is a Manchester-based research and technology company that helps organisations measure and communicate their social impact through custom research projects, impact assessment frameworks, and data analytics platforms.
What sector does Substance work in?
Substance works in the Research sector.
How can I contact Substance?
You can contact Substance by telephone on +44 161 244 5418, by email at tim.crabbe@substance.net or through its website at https://substance.net.

Recorded from MBS Research · Entry Nº 5555 of the Manchester Business Services register.