Every project starts with the question, not the source. We consider all options and move through a hierarchy:

1. What's publicly available?

2. What can be requested informally?

3. What can be requested formally?

4. What can be bought?

5. What can be created through new research?

We check the data with you and make our sources and calculations transparent. For dashboards, we set up automations that flag anomalies or suspicious changes, so any irregularities are visible.

We specialise in working with SMEs and NGOs. These organisations are often focused on local or public-interest issues, where our skills in data aggregation and communication can make the most impact.

We confirm your needs, then check whether the required data exists and is accessible. If it doesn't, we outline the options and costs for obtaining it. That might mean buying from a third party or undertaking new research such as surveys or aggregation.

If proprietary data is involved, we work within its ownership rules. Otherwise, copyright for the outputs belongs to you.

Projects can be updated or extended for an agreed fee. This applies whether the change is due to new data becoming available or to new requirements on your side.

• Dashboards: live on our platform, with embeddable charts, live CSVs, downloadable PNGs

• Reports and content: Copy is delivered in text documents by default (Word or Google Docs). Graphics are provided as PNG, JPG, or SVG. Fully designed outputs (in digital formats or PDF) are available on request.

• Data: can be provided as raw tables or live feeds, depending on your needs

We can investigate ways to create it. That may include new research, aggregation from multiple sources, or original surveys.

From discovery to launch, most projects take about six weeks. If you have an urgent deadline, we can discuss accelerated options.