UK paid focus groups
Get paid to join
focus groups across the UK.
Organisations across healthcare, finance, retail, and the public sector want to hear from real people like you. Join a paid focus group, share your honest opinions, and earn Amazon or Love2Shop vouchers. Remote from home or in-person at a venue near you.
A conversation that actually pays
A focus group is a small group discussion, usually with 4 to 8 participants and a trained facilitator. The researcher guides a conversation, typically 60 to 90 minutes, about a product, service, policy, or experience. There are no right or wrong answers. Your honest opinion is the whole point.
Focus groups are used by NHS trusts to understand patient experience, by banks to improve their apps, by government departments to shape policy, and by companies to test new products before they launch. The questions are straightforward, and the facilitator keeps the conversation relaxed and on track.
When you join The Collective, you are matched to focus groups that fit your background and interests. You will always know the topic and the payment before you agree to take part.
Join for freeSmall groups, real conversations
4 to 8 participants. A relaxed, facilitated discussion. Your opinion carries weight in a small group.
Remote or in-person
Join a video focus group from your sofa or attend in-person at a venue near you. Both options are available.
Paid by voucher, quickly
£27.50 to £50 per session. Amazon or Love2Shop gift vouchers sent by email within days of completing the group.
Focus group pay rates explained
Focus groups pay £27.50 to £50 for a session of 60 to 120 minutes. That is a minimum of £27.50 per hour for your time. We always confirm the payment amount before you agree to take part, so there are never any surprises.
As well as focus groups, The Collective runs a range of other paid research studies. If you would like to earn more, taking part in different types of research increases your chances of receiving relevant invitations.
Paid as Amazon gift vouchers by email. Spend on anything you like.
| Study type | Typical length | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Focus group | 60 to 120 mins | £27.50 to £50 |
| Online survey | 5 to 15 mins | £1 to £15 |
| Telephone interview | 30 to 60 mins | £14 to £27.50 |
| Remote video session | 60 mins | £27.50 to £50 |
| In-person session | 60 to 120 mins | £27.50 to £60 |
| Device or product testing | 60 to 120 mins | £27.50 to £80 |
| Diary study | Several days to weeks | £60 to £125 |
Focus groups pay £27.50 to £50 per session. Minimum £27.50/hr for all session-based research. Payment always confirmed before you commit.
How to get into paid focus groups
You do not need to find focus groups yourself. Join once, and we match you to relevant ones as they come up.
Join for free
Sign up and tell us about yourself. Takes about five minutes. No commitment required.
Get matched
When a focus group matches your profile, we email you with the topic, format, and payment. No match, no email.
Join the group
Accept if it suits you. Remote or in-person, we handle the logistics. Show up and share your thoughts.
Collect your voucher
Your Amazon or Love2Shop voucher arrives by email within a few days of the session completing.
What members say
I have done three sessions now. A survey, a video call about a banking app, and a focus group on NHS services. Each one was interesting and the vouchers came through quickly.
I liked that they actually wanted to hear from someone like me. I am not particularly technical but they said that was the point. Very relaxed, no pressure at all.
As a full-time carer I appreciated the remote options. I did a diary study from home over two weeks. Easy to fit in and it genuinely felt worthwhile.
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