Our annual research project asks independent workers about their work and their wellbeing - to create a clear picture of the challenges and gaps in support the self-employed face.
The 7th edition will open on October 12th, 2026.
Get ready to tell us your story.
Since 2019, we've been asking the self-employed community about the relationship between their work and their mental health.
Our work has informed content, community, support and policy for the self-employed community.
If you're an organisation who is interested in discussing the data to support your own work, please get in touch.
Our fifth study spoke to 700+ freelancers on their relationship between work and wellbeing.
View the reportOur fourth study spoke to 500+ freelancers on their relationship between work and wellbeing.
View the reportOur third study spoke to 500+ freelancers on their relationship between work and wellbeing.
View the reportOur second study spoke to 500+ freelancers on their relationship between work and wellbeing, with a focus on the effects of COVID.
View the reportOur first study spoke to 500+ freelancers on their relationship between work and wellbeing, exploring the varied influences on mental health.
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