DATAKIND (UK) LIMITED

DATAKIND (UK) LIMITED is a UK-based nonprofit charity registered under charity number 1154213. It specializes in supporting third sector and community-driven organizations to enhance their social impact by leveraging data science and data analysis. The organization provides data scientists with opportunities to volunteer their skills on projects for charities, demonstrating the transformative power of data to improve decision-making and social change efforts.

Mission and Activities

DataKind UK aims to empower mission-driven organizations by boosting their capacity to use data effectively. It believes that data can significantly improve how charities operate, make decisions, and ultimately deliver social value. Since many charities find it challenging to fund analytical roles, DataKind UK connects them with skilled volunteer data scientists who contribute pro bono. This collaboration helps charities harness innovative, scalable data-driven solutions to maximize their impact and optimize resources.

Examples of its work include helping food banks better predict individuals in need to provide timely support, and assisting mental health organizations in understanding service user demographics to improve inclusivity and outreach. These efforts underscore the charity’s belief in the power of data to create social transformation.

Structure and People

DataKind UK operates with a small team, including six trustees and approximately 150 volunteers, mainly data science professionals who donate their expertise. As of the financial year ending March 31, 2024, no employees received total benefits exceeding £60,000, and trustees do not receive remuneration or benefits from the charity.

Financial Overview

For the financial year ending 31 March 2024, DataKind UK reported a total income of £322,778 and total expenditure of £386,083. The charity does not have trading subsidiaries and fundraising details are not publicly disclosed.

Impact and Vision

DataKind UK is part of a broader movement to advance “Data for Good,” helping charities and socially impactful organizations mature their use of data from an initial idea stage to delivering measurable outcomes. Through collaboration and capacity building, DataKind UK supports the charity sector in integrating data science and AI to tackle complex social challenges.

This summary reflects the charity’s focus on driving social change through data science volunteerism and capacity building within the third sector in the UK.[1][2][4][5]

[1] https://www.datakind.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5039319 [3] https://www.datakind.org [4] https://www.datakind.org.uk/all-about [5] https://datawise.london/resources/charities-and-data-what-can/