Matrix knowledge group

The Matrix Knowledge Group is a London-based consultancy providing software, research and advice to political organizations and charities. Their goal is to provide evidence and help with making decisions, with the motto ‘Better Decisions, Better World’

The group is made up of four companies: Matrix Insight Ltd, Matrix Evidence Ltd, Matrix Decisions Ltd and Matrix Knowledge Group Inc. Although based in the UK, they have worked for European organizations, in India and recently opened an office in the USA. They have close partnerships with universities in the UK and USA, including the University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and several leading US academic institutions.

History

Matrix Knowledge Group was founded in 2005, following a management buyout of MHA (est. 1992) and initially specialized in healthcare consultancy. It has since expanded its work to provide research and consulting, evidence assessments and software services - primarily to the public sector. Their principal markets include health and social care and crime and justice. It works primarily with national governments, international organizations as well as charities and foundations.

In April 2007, Matrix purchased Aspira Communications Ltd, and acquired their software 'AspiraHub', which helps gather data for annual reports, CSR reports, Health & Safety data and other purposes. According to advertisements, its prime selling point is its "simple interface for non-IT staff, enabling effective data capture, anaysis and reporting". Although designed primarily for use by private companies, it has now been applied to public sector and charity work. It is currently in use by the City of London Corporation - Fairtrade Steering Group, as fair trade accreditation scheme and by CESMB (Centre for Environment and Safety Management for Business), for their web-based training program.

In 2008, Matrix founded Matrix Knowledge Group International, a US subsidiary with an office near Washington DC in Maryland, USA.

In August 2008, they formed a partnership with Mega Ace, a consultancy with offices around India, to work on "healthcare innovation and development"

Notable Research and Media Coverage

The Economic Case for and against Prison In 2007, Matrix was commissioned by The Monument Trust, Lankelly Chase Foundation and The Bromley Trust to provide independent research into prison sentences. This research concluded that prison sentences often do not make economic sense: compared with seven alternative punishment systems, prison costs between £16,260 and £202,775 more per offender. The report received significant media coverage, especially in the Guardian which ran favorable reports, and also in the Telegraph. An update to the research was published November, 2008.

The illicit [...] trade in the United Kingdom In partnership with the LSE, Matrix interviewed 222 [...] dealers and traffickers in prisons across England. Their work was notable for understanding the [...] trade as any other business, though they also looked at the social organization of the [...] trade. The report was commissioned by the UK Home Office, and received significant international media coverage..

External Links

Website: http://matrixknowledge.com North America: http://matrixknowledge.com/north-america Partners in India: http://www.mega-ace.com/