Resources
The influence of Covid-19 on people applying for benefits
By Tom Collinge.
On 24 November 2020.
This paper shows the impact of the coronavirus crisis on people seeking benefits and people on low incomes.
Blog
Charity care homes
By Tom Collinge .
On 4 September 2020.
What do we know about the charitable care sector and how it compares to other providers?
Resources
Our analysis of Covid-19 data from Turn2us
On 17 August 2020.
From analysing this data set we have identified key trends about this crisis relating to increased demand.
Blog
Understanding your data: One way to build back better?
By Peter O'Flynn .
On 23 July 2020.
As we emerge from lockdown, charities are asking, how can we build back better? Data can help ensure that our focus is on the right questions.
Resources
Our analysis of Covid-19 data from Buttle UK
On 16 July 2020.
This analysis is based on demand data from Buttle UK, who give grants to support children and young people in crisis.
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State of the Sector 2020
By Theo Clay, Tom Collinge, Rosario Piazza, James Noble, Dan Corry, and Leah Davis .
On 18 May 2020.
Our research captures our sector in the final few months of calm so that funders and policy makers can best support charities.
Resources
Covid-19 data for charities and funders
On 24 April 2020.
Data can show the places that are currently suffering the most from Covid-19, and those that have underlying risk factors.
Blog
Identify, prevent and predict: Using data to stop global trafficking
By Ana-Sofia Baillet & Robyn Phillips.
On 4 March 2020.
This guest blog by STOP THE TRAFFIK emphasises the importance of data in identifying, preventing and predicting global trafficking hotspots.
Resources
Understanding Impact
By James Noble, Peter O'Flynn, and Anne Kazimirski .
On 12 February 2020.
Turning your theory of change into a plan for measurement, the five types of data you will need to focus on, and how to prioritise what to measure.
Blog
Data protection day: A time for celebration and reflection
By Rosario Piazza .
On 28 January 2020.
As part of data protection day, Principal for Data, Rosario Piazza discusses the opportunities GDPR can bring for the social sector.
Resources
Data Labs update
By Will Hanford-Spira.
On 22 August 2019.
Our Data Labs project aims to open up government administrative data to the social sector so they can better understand their impact.
