Data Orchard
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We are an award-winning social enterprise with a mission to enable every nonprofit organisation to use data effectively to achieve their goals.
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Last chance to book to see our juiciest State of The Sector report yet!
This year, for the 1st time, we'll share global x-sector comparisons of changing trends, challenges and hot topics.
Get early sight of the findings and bring your curiosity for the Q&A!
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Last chance to book to see our juiciest State of The Sector report yet!
This year, for the 1st time, we'll share global x-sector comparisons of changing trends, challenges and hot topics.
Get early sight of the findings and bring your curiosity for the Q&A!
buff.ly/F7qKNrw
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Join us tomorrow, noon
Last chance to book to see our juiciest State of The Sector report yet!
This year, for the 1st time, we'll share global x-sector comparisons of changing trends, challenges and hot topics.
Get early sight of the findings and bring your curiosity for the Q&A!
buff.ly/F7qKNrw
Last chance to book to see our juiciest State of The Sector report yet!
This year, for the 1st time, we'll share global x-sector comparisons of changing trends, challenges and hot topics.
Get early sight of the findings and bring your curiosity for the Q&A!
buff.ly/F7qKNrw
Make sure you're signed up - free - for first sight of all the findings.
Thu 13 Nov, 12-1pm.
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Thu 13 Nov, 12-1pm.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Make sure you're signed up - free - for first sight of all the findings.
Thu 13 Nov, 12-1pm.
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Thu 13 Nov, 12-1pm.
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One week to go until the launch event - sign up now!!
For the last 5 years, we've been taking the anonymised data our Data Maturity Assessment collects and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector's doing with data. It's uniquely revealing about how data use is changing sector-wide.
For the last 5 years, we've been taking the anonymised data our Data Maturity Assessment collects and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector's doing with data. It's uniquely revealing about how data use is changing sector-wide.
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
One week to go until the launch event - sign up now!!
For the last 5 years, we've been taking the anonymised data our Data Maturity Assessment collects and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector's doing with data. It's uniquely revealing about how data use is changing sector-wide.
For the last 5 years, we've been taking the anonymised data our Data Maturity Assessment collects and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector's doing with data. It's uniquely revealing about how data use is changing sector-wide.
Read her blog on the importance of data to equality, diversity and inclusion here:
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And if you're interested in talking more about the intersectional EDI data project we're developing, please get in touch!
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Read her blog on the importance of data to equality, diversity and inclusion here:
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And if you're interested in talking more about the intersectional EDI data project we're developing, please get in touch!
They included
☠️ Personal/sensitive data breaches
☠️ Payments of the wrong value / going to the wrong people
☠️ Any kind of change in tools or systems going wrong
☠️ Senior leaders making decisions without robust data
☠️ Losing skilled staff and starting over again with digital and data literacy
☠️ Personal/sensitive data breaches
☠️ Payments of the wrong value / going to the wrong people
☠️ Any kind of change in tools or systems going wrong
☠️ Senior leaders making decisions without robust data
☠️ Losing skilled staff and starting over again with digital and data literacy
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
They included
☠️ Personal/sensitive data breaches
☠️ Payments of the wrong value / going to the wrong people
☠️ Any kind of change in tools or systems going wrong
☠️ Senior leaders making decisions without robust data
☠️ Losing skilled staff and starting over again with digital and data literacy
☠️ Personal/sensitive data breaches
☠️ Payments of the wrong value / going to the wrong people
☠️ Any kind of change in tools or systems going wrong
☠️ Senior leaders making decisions without robust data
☠️ Losing skilled staff and starting over again with digital and data literacy
It's Halloween, so we're wondering... When it comes to nightmare data disasters, what keeps you up at night?
When this was the focus of discussion at one of our Datafolk Club sessions, there were lots of things people said they lost sleep over...
When this was the focus of discussion at one of our Datafolk Club sessions, there were lots of things people said they lost sleep over...
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It's Halloween, so we're wondering... When it comes to nightmare data disasters, what keeps you up at night?
When this was the focus of discussion at one of our Datafolk Club sessions, there were lots of things people said they lost sleep over...
When this was the focus of discussion at one of our Datafolk Club sessions, there were lots of things people said they lost sleep over...
He received his PhD from Harvard University in 1895 and conducted extensive research into the experiences of Black communities in America. His book W.E.B Du Bois’s Data Portraits – Visualising Black America delivered a powerful representation of African American people, inequality, racism,...
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
He received his PhD from Harvard University in 1895 and conducted extensive research into the experiences of Black communities in America. His book W.E.B Du Bois’s Data Portraits – Visualising Black America delivered a powerful representation of African American people, inequality, racism,...
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we've been spotlighting each of them this month. Our final icon is W.E.B Du Bois.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we've been spotlighting each of them this month. Our final icon is W.E.B Du Bois.
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we've been spotlighting each of them this month. Our final icon is W.E.B Du Bois.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we've been spotlighting each of them this month. Our final icon is W.E.B Du Bois.
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Dr Donald Palmer.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Dr Donald Palmer.
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Dr Donald Palmer.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Dr Donald Palmer.
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE.
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them this month. Today's icon is Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE.
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting them all this month. Today, the spotlight's on Nira Chamberlain OBE.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting them all this month. Today, the spotlight's on Nira Chamberlain OBE.
October 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting them all this month. Today, the spotlight's on Nira Chamberlain OBE.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting them all this month. Today, the spotlight's on Nira Chamberlain OBE.
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about 7 icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We're spotlighting each between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE.
We've written about 7 icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We're spotlighting each between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE.
October 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about 7 icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We're spotlighting each between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE.
We've written about 7 icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We're spotlighting each between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE.
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Fash Fasoro.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Fash Fasoro.
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
During Black History Month we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Fash Fasoro.
We've written about seven icons who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. And we're spotlighting each of them between now and the end of the month. Today's spotlight is on Fash Fasoro.
It's Black History Month and we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons (both current and historical) who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We'll be spotlighting each of them here between now and the end of the month.
We've written about seven icons (both current and historical) who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We'll be spotlighting each of them here between now and the end of the month.
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It's Black History Month and we're celebrating some incredible Black Icons in Data.
We've written about seven icons (both current and historical) who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We'll be spotlighting each of them here between now and the end of the month.
We've written about seven icons (both current and historical) who are both outstanding data professionals AND remarkable role models. We'll be spotlighting each of them here between now and the end of the month.
An intriguing piece here, on why open-source technologies have become essential in modern data strategies. With 39% of firms lacking robust data governance and over a quarter lacking full data management strategies, it emphasizes the risks of unchecked data
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October 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
An intriguing piece here, on why open-source technologies have become essential in modern data strategies. With 39% of firms lacking robust data governance and over a quarter lacking full data management strategies, it emphasizes the risks of unchecked data
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This is a great article which echoes what we cover in our Data for Leaders training course, and the themes we're building into our new Building Data Culture course. buff.ly/C7WJoqj
October 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
This is a great article which echoes what we cover in our Data for Leaders training course, and the themes we're building into our new Building Data Culture course. buff.ly/C7WJoqj
One thing that's changing for us, is the range of organisations using the tool to get a handle on how they're doing.
That's why, for the first time, this year's State of the Sector report will include a full comparison across the not-for-profit, commercial and public sectors.
That's why, for the first time, this year's State of the Sector report will include a full comparison across the not-for-profit, commercial and public sectors.
October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
One thing that's changing for us, is the range of organisations using the tool to get a handle on how they're doing.
That's why, for the first time, this year's State of the Sector report will include a full comparison across the not-for-profit, commercial and public sectors.
That's why, for the first time, this year's State of the Sector report will include a full comparison across the not-for-profit, commercial and public sectors.
The State of the Sector.
For five years running, we've been taking the unique info in our Data Maturity Assessment and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector is doing with data.
The anonymised data is SO revealing when it comes to priorities and how things are changing sector-wide
For five years running, we've been taking the unique info in our Data Maturity Assessment and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector is doing with data.
The anonymised data is SO revealing when it comes to priorities and how things are changing sector-wide
October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The State of the Sector.
For five years running, we've been taking the unique info in our Data Maturity Assessment and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector is doing with data.
The anonymised data is SO revealing when it comes to priorities and how things are changing sector-wide
For five years running, we've been taking the unique info in our Data Maturity Assessment and using it to paint a picture of how the nonprofit sector is doing with data.
The anonymised data is SO revealing when it comes to priorities and how things are changing sector-wide
Timely research from the VCSE Observatory here on how the VCSE sector collects, uses, and shares data and evidence. Many of their findings align with what our own research on data maturity shows.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Timely research from the VCSE Observatory here on how the VCSE sector collects, uses, and shares data and evidence. Many of their findings align with what our own research on data maturity shows.
buff.ly/iVfAc9b
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Are you joining us for Datafolk Club this Thursday lunchtime? We'll be discussing all things data sharing, including how and when to share data and what platforms or dashboards can help to bring data together and make it easier to share.
See you there! Register here buff.ly/DKw4k9u
See you there! Register here buff.ly/DKw4k9u
October 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Are you joining us for Datafolk Club this Thursday lunchtime? We'll be discussing all things data sharing, including how and when to share data and what platforms or dashboards can help to bring data together and make it easier to share.
See you there! Register here buff.ly/DKw4k9u
See you there! Register here buff.ly/DKw4k9u
What's our impact? At Data Orchard, we help lots of clients to explore, define, and articulate the impact they have in the lives of the people and places they serve. And it's important we take the time to understand the difference we make too.
Read about our impact here:
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Read about our impact here:
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October 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
What's our impact? At Data Orchard, we help lots of clients to explore, define, and articulate the impact they have in the lives of the people and places they serve. And it's important we take the time to understand the difference we make too.
Read about our impact here:
buff.ly/fAkUEsb
Read about our impact here:
buff.ly/fAkUEsb
Data, data, everywhere, nor any drop to drink...
Excuse us, it's #NationalPoetryDay
If this feels like your organisation, flooded with an abundance of raw data that's collected but often difficult to process or convert into actionable insights, maybe we can help.
Excuse us, it's #NationalPoetryDay
If this feels like your organisation, flooded with an abundance of raw data that's collected but often difficult to process or convert into actionable insights, maybe we can help.
October 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Data, data, everywhere, nor any drop to drink...
Excuse us, it's #NationalPoetryDay
If this feels like your organisation, flooded with an abundance of raw data that's collected but often difficult to process or convert into actionable insights, maybe we can help.
Excuse us, it's #NationalPoetryDay
If this feels like your organisation, flooded with an abundance of raw data that's collected but often difficult to process or convert into actionable insights, maybe we can help.
Our Data Maturity Assessment was the first of its kind and is always being improved. We’ve just completely refreshed it to meet high accessibility standards.
Is it now the first DMA to be so accessible?
We think it looks rather good regardless.
Read about the latest improvements:
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Is it now the first DMA to be so accessible?
We think it looks rather good regardless.
Read about the latest improvements:
buff.ly/EfEl5iI
September 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Our Data Maturity Assessment was the first of its kind and is always being improved. We’ve just completely refreshed it to meet high accessibility standards.
Is it now the first DMA to be so accessible?
We think it looks rather good regardless.
Read about the latest improvements:
buff.ly/EfEl5iI
Is it now the first DMA to be so accessible?
We think it looks rather good regardless.
Read about the latest improvements:
buff.ly/EfEl5iI
For the first time we'll have a full comparison across the not-for-profit, commercial and public sectors, giving new insights from our 15,000 users and 1,000 organisations on how data maturity compares across different sectors.
Join us for the online launch to get first sight:
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Join us for the online launch to get first sight:
buff.ly/TZyfj5W
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
For the first time we'll have a full comparison across the not-for-profit, commercial and public sectors, giving new insights from our 15,000 users and 1,000 organisations on how data maturity compares across different sectors.
Join us for the online launch to get first sight:
buff.ly/TZyfj5W
Join us for the online launch to get first sight:
buff.ly/TZyfj5W
Our fifth State of the Sector Data Maturity report is on its way!
We did say we'd give ourselves a break from producing a State of the Sector report this year but, hey, five years is a big milestone and it seems a shame to let all that data and insight go to waste. So get ready for the next report.
We did say we'd give ourselves a break from producing a State of the Sector report this year but, hey, five years is a big milestone and it seems a shame to let all that data and insight go to waste. So get ready for the next report.
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Our fifth State of the Sector Data Maturity report is on its way!
We did say we'd give ourselves a break from producing a State of the Sector report this year but, hey, five years is a big milestone and it seems a shame to let all that data and insight go to waste. So get ready for the next report.
We did say we'd give ourselves a break from producing a State of the Sector report this year but, hey, five years is a big milestone and it seems a shame to let all that data and insight go to waste. So get ready for the next report.