ScotCen is an integral part of NatCen Social Research, Britain's leading centre for independent social research. Based in Edinburgh, we have over a decade's experience of listening to the public and making sure their voice is heard. Our research helps government and charities in Scotland make the right decisions about the big issues.Our reputation for delivering high quality, relevant research is based on our policy expertise, and the breadth and depth of our team of survey methodologists, data analysts and expert quantitative and qualitative researchers.We hold events in Edinburgh and elsewhere in Scotland to share the work of ScotCen with the wider policy and research community. And as a non profit organisation we are never compromised by commercial or political agendas.