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Using financial data to generate insights which foster dialogue, inform policies and shape services that improve socio-economic outcomes.

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Better data for decision making

At Smart Data Foundry, we collaborate to deliver clear, data-driven insights that help decision-makers across sectors make informed choices. Our data scientists transform real-time financial data into actionable insights to support policy, advocacy, and service delivery.

Through reports, dashboards, and tools, we provide information that can guide strategy, drive innovation, and improve social and economic outcomes. Whether in government, advocacy, or service planning, our data-driven insights help you navigate challenges and explore solutions for positive change.

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A resource for positive change

Data stories

We turn near real-time data into simple, engaging stories that highlight key trends. These stories spark dialogue and can help inspire meaningful action.

Dashboards

Our interactive dashboards deliver near real-time insights in a clear, easy-to-use format. They help you track what matters and respond to emerging challenges.

Reports

Our reports provide focused, real-time analysis tailored to your needs. Designed to enable collaboration, they offer clear insights to guide quality decisions and create better outcomes.

From insight to impact

Our financial data offers never seen before insights into critical issues such as child and fuel poverty, economic inactivity, inflation impacts, workforce trends and more.

We can work with you to combine our insights with your data, creating a fuller understanding of the challenges relevant to you. Together, we can explore and advocate for solutions that help reduce poverty and promote economic wellbeing for everyone.

Join our secure platform myFoundry to explore our insights, including curated data, dashboards and more around key themes like income volatility and financial wellbeing.

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Insights: Success stories

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10 Mar 2025

Nowcasting for Policy and Service Delivery

Nowcasting is not just a tool for prediction but a strategic advantage in navigating the complexities and uncertainties of the modern economy.
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5 Mar 2025

Is there a Net Zero Poverty Premium?

Only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to meet the Scottish Government’s net zero targets for buildings by 2045.
InsightsEconomic WellbeingSmart data
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24 Feb 2025

Unlocking Research Opportunities: The Vision for a UK National Data Library

A National Data Library for researchers would be a welcome addition to UK data infrastructure, reducing complexity and providing clarity and confidence.
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