UK paid research panel
Get paid to take part in
research studies across the UK.
The Collective connects everyday people with organisations that need honest feedback. Join for free, choose the studies that suit you, and earn Amazon or Love2Shop vouchers for your time. No expertise needed. No commitment.
Paid research studies that fit around your life
Organisations across the UK, from NHS trusts to technology companies, financial services firms to public sector bodies, need real people to help them improve what they build and deliver. They pay to hear from you, and The Collective is how they find you.
As a member, you are matched to studies based on your profile. You choose which invitations to accept, and you are paid by Amazon or Love2Shop voucher when you are done. Remote studies can be done from home. In-person studies take place at venues across the UK.
There is no commitment, no minimum number of studies, and no pressure. Joining takes about five minutes.
Join for freeAlways paid by voucher
Amazon or Love2Shop gift vouchers sent to your inbox within days. You choose which you prefer. No points, no minimum payout.
Ethical and GDPR compliant
Run by Participation Studio, a professional UK research agency. ICO registered. Your data is never sold.
Remote and in-person, UK-wide
Most studies can be done from home. In-person options are available at venues across England, Wales, and Scotland.
How much do paid research studies pay?
Payment depends on the type of study and how long it takes. We always tell you exactly how much you will earn before you agree to take part. No surprises, no hidden conditions.
All session-based studies pay a minimum of £27.50 per hour. Longer studies such as diary research can pay up to £125. Vouchers are sent by email within a few days of completing your session.
Paid as Amazon gift vouchers by email. Spend on anything you like.
| Study type | Typical length | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Focus group | 60 to 120 mins | £27.50 to £50 |
| Device or product testing | 60 to 120 mins | £27.50 to £80 |
| Diary study | Several days to weeks | £60 to £125 |
Minimum of £27.50 per hour for all session-based research. Payment always confirmed before you commit. Paid as Amazon or Love2Shop gift vouchers, your choice.
Joining takes five minutes
Join once and we match you to relevant studies as they come up. No searching, no chasing.
Join for free
Create your profile and tell us a bit about yourself. Takes about five minutes.
Receive invitations
We email you when a study matches your profile. Always includes the topic and payment upfront.
Accept or decline
No pressure. If you are in, we sort everything. Remote or in-person, it is always straightforward.
Get your voucher
Your Amazon or Love2Shop voucher arrives by email within a few days. No chasing required.
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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Running a study and need participants? We recruit and schedule for NHS, university, public sector and product teams. See how recruitment works