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Data about the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector

We've been exploring how to make accessing and interrogating VCSE sector data as easy as possible

State of the Sector reports research

An update on working towards a common set of standardised questions

Data about civil society

Working with CVSs to explore better access to and sharing of data about the sector

How to guides for Power BI

A selection of resources to help you use Power BI to it's optimum

London data sources

Our top picks for publicly available data about London, its communities & the infrastructure serving communities.

Choosing and implementing a database

7 step process & tool kit for small charities tackling the need for a new database

Small Charity Data Journeys research report

Swamps, bridges and moving forward with data in small charities and community organisations.

Small Charity Data Journeys research report launch

Superhighways and Think Social Tech have launched a research report that asks how we can better support small charities move forward with data

Borough profiles using charity data

A guide for creating local area profiles using charity commission & other data sources

Census 2021 - creating custom datasets

Guidance on creating a custom dataset including what variables are available.

Showcasing small charities data journeys

For Small Charity Week and London Data Week 2023, we are sharing five inspiring examples of small charities using their data to create change and further their vision.

Local Insight data platform

Explore data from a range of sources on a map or tabular dashboard via our subscription to Local Insight

Automation and Integration tools

User friendly tools to help link up your data and automate repetitive tasks

How to build your own small charity database

Are low-code/no-code database tools the solution for small charities wanting a tailored but affordable database?

Small charity data journeys

Exploring common paths, challenges and enabling factors as small charities start using data to shape services and influence change.

Our round up of geo mapping tools

Our pick of the best tools to help you get started mapping your data as a small charity

Visualising your data with Flourish

Find out about the data visualisation tool Flourish - watch the session recording and access presentation slides

Measuring wellbeing: tools and resources

An introduction to wellbeing measurement tools commonly used by charities and community organisations

Census 2021

Find out about community engagement, equalities data and analysis plans, and the upcoming outputs consultation

Reframing data: ideas, expectations and stories

We reframe data to think about ideas, expectations and stories using the Music Mentors case study

Demystifying unemployment data

Guest blog highlighting headline figures for London, with comparisons by borough

Data Talks: London Covid-19 Community Response Survey

An introduction to the results of this survey and how they are being used in combination with other intelligence to inform the pan-London response to COVID-19

Data Talks: Introduction to London's Poverty Profile

London Poverty Profile website walk-through and presentation on the latest findings from Trust for London.

Data Talks: Below the Radar

Find out more about the 'Below the Radar - exploring grants data for grassroots organisations' research and findings.

Data Talks: Changing Face of Londoners

Find out about the Youth of Today report and how to access and explore this open data set.

Data Talks: Map of Community Views

Find out about the engagement approach, insights and impact from the GLA Community Engagement team.

Data Talks: Indices of Multiple Deprivation

Find out more about the Indices of Deprivation - the official measure of relative deprivation in England.

Data Protection after Brexit: What you need to know

What will change in data protection, and what won't, after the UK fully leaves the EU?

Unlocking the power of R: using Lava Lamp plots to explore deprivation and political control across London

Using Lava Lamp plots to explore deprivation and political control across London

Data Talks: Data Protection after Brexit

What will change in data protection, and what won't, after the UK leaves the EU on 31st December 2020.

How To Use Data: Examples from the charity sector

Most social change organisations aren't making much use of data at all. Giselle Cory, Executive Director at DataKind UK takes a look at some that are

Using Salesforce as a Small Organisation

Selecting and implementing a new data management system doesn't have to be mind scramble! Angela Schlenkhoff-Hus from Coalition for Efficiency talks us through their experience

Zoho Creator: build your own impact database

A review of the functions and affordability of a drag and drop, DIY database builder

Online surveys: how to choose a survey tool

What you need to think about when designing your survey and deciding on a platform that suits you best

Pro-bono statistical support for your charity

Want to make effective use of your data? Statisticians for Society connects organisations with volunteer statisticians

Data, digital and tech support on offer during Covid 19

Free advice, project set-up, resources and technology for charities and community groups

Supporting Foodbanks & Community Kitchens during Covid-19

Implementing a fast and affordable solution to data challenges of going mobile.

Monitoring and evaluation: what’s the difference?

Explore the terms through a small charity case study, with best practice tips

Charities and data - what can data science do for us?

Forget robots - there are a range of small charities using the insights from data science to change lives

Data Protection update January 2020

Paul Ticher explains what happens when the UK leaves the European Union. Available as a download

Indices of Multiple Deprivation: how to explore the data in your area

Jargon busting download with an Excel tutorial on how to explore them for your area

Theory of Change: a rough guide to developing one for your small charity

The basics of a Theory of Change and how can it be used by chariites and community organisations to plan their work