Helping organisations get better with data.

Data Orchard combines specialist skills in research, statistics and data with a passion for making the world a better place socially, economically and environmentally.

As a social enterprise we are values driven and use our profits and assets for public good. Our values are: honesty, quality, collaboration, respect and openness.

Who we work with

We work primarily in the nonprofit and public sectors in the UK. We have worked with charities and social enterprises in sectors such as health, housing, arts, domestic violence, technology, older peoples’ services as well as with local communities, networks and cross-sector partnerships. Our clients to date have included:

Nonprofit organisations: charities, social enterprises, communities, co-operatives
Housing associations (Wales) and Registered Providers of social housing (England)
Public sector organisations: local and national governments
Funders: charitable trusts and foundations, public sector grant programmes
Ethical businesses

Our vision

Our vision is a world enriched and empowered through data.

Our mission

Our mission is to enable every nonprofit organisation to use data effectively to achieve their goals. To acheive this our aims are to:

Gather, explore and analyse data for organisations: We design and deliver research; identify the right questions and approaches to data collection; analyse data; deliver imaginative consultation and engagement; and source open and public data and evidence.
Build organisations’ data capabilities and skills: We help leaders understand how their organisations are doing with data and how to improve. We advise on data strategy, management, protection, analysis and communication. We enable organisations to improve data for decision making, measure their impact, and improve the design and delivery of services.
Promote the importance and value of data for good: We champion data for social good through production of research and resources, sharing best practice, organising events, and public speaking.

Our values

You can read about how we live our values here. Our values are:

Honesty: We believe in being truthful and fair. We can be trusted to provide integrity and objectivity. We take responsibility and keep our promises.
Quality: We bring together highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced people. We apply high standards of professionalism in our methodologies and approach. This ensures our work meets legal and ethical standards and is quality assured.
Collaboration: Teamwork, trust, co-operation, listening and communication are key to the way we work: with each other, with clients and with our partners.
Respect: We show mutual respect and consideration for one another. We believe everyone has the right to have a voice. We work to ensure people’s diverse backgrounds, ideas and opinions can be heard.
Openness: We believe that by being open and transparent we create a culture of trust and shared learning. We challenge ourselves and are open to being challenged by others. We are inquisitive and receptive to discussion, new ideas and ways of doing things.