Hall Aitken
Hall Aitken has a long-established presence in Scotland, working with organisations to support informed decisions and improve their impact.
Hall Aitken became part of Wavehill in April 2026, bringing together two consultancies with a shared focus on rigorous, independent research and evaluation. The Hall Aitken name continues in recognition of its established reputation and relationships in Scotland, supported by the wider expertise and resources available across Wavehill.
About Hall Aitken
For more than 30 years, Hall Aitken has worked with public and third-sector organisations to help them understand complex issues, plan effectively and assess the difference their work makes.
Hall Aitken is known for clear thinking, practical advice and an approach built on trust. Its work gets to the heart of an issue, presents findings honestly and helps organisations turn evidence into decisions and action.
Its clients have included public bodies, local authorities, charities, social enterprises and funding organisations. Its experience spans health and wellbeing, sport and physical activity, enterprise, employability and community development.
Hall Aitken and Wavehill
Hall Aitken and Wavehill share an approach centred on understanding each client’s context and helping them strengthen their work and demonstrate its value.
The relationship combines Hall Aitken’s experience and understanding of Scotland with Wavehill’s wider team of researchers and specialists. For Hall Aitken’s clients, this provides continuity alongside access to a broader range of expertise, while maintaining a clear understanding of Scotland’s distinct policy and delivery landscape.
Services
Our services support clients at different stages of their work, from understanding the issues and assessing options to planning future activity and evaluating its impact.
- Business Case & Funding Bids
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Consultation Analysis
- Policy Research & Strategy Development
- Economic Impact Assessments
Sectors
Our work spans sectors that shape people, places and economies, reflecting the different contexts in which organisations operate and communities experience change.
- Energy & Renewables
- Creative, Culture & Heritage
- Skills, Employability & Workforce
- Place & Community Regeneration
- Health, Social Care & Community Safety
- Business, Enterprise & Innovation
- Rural Development
Some of the clients we support