Smart Data Foundry

The Q3 2025 Small Business Tracker, produced by Sage UK in collaboration with Smart Data Foundry and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), shows that small businesses continue to find profitability gains, aided by rising revenues, which outpaced expenditures.
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With data updated to October 2025, the Economic Nowcast tracks how people are earning and spending across Great Britain.
💡 Average incomes rose by 3.04%
💡 People living beyond their means has dropped by 1.2%
💡 SMB productivity has increased 0.38% to £11,070
Explore the Nowcast: bit.ly/4rA8lLQ

We're looking forward to Evidence Week 2025, the annual event organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.

On 3 November, our Financial Data Service at @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social will lead a webinar “Smart data, smart policy: Visualising emerging financial hardship”.

👉 Full info: bit.ly/3L5jkvV

The FINDS Fellowship is now open for applications!
With up to £300,000 available, it's a unique chance for funding to support innovative, data-driven research projects that use our secure, deidentified financial datasets to explore key societal challenges.
Get more info here: bit.ly/3WZB5Q0

We’re launching the Economic Wellbeing Explorer in London on 5 November, 9:30–11:30 am.
This powerful platform provides trusted data and insights to tackle inequality and strengthen resilience across Britain.
Join us: bit.ly/4nE5bEt.

How did UK citizens really experience the financial shock of COVID-19?

Who was most resilient, and who faced the greatest strain?

What long-term patterns are still shaping lives today?

New datasets help researchers answer these questions

Read more and register to explore the data: bit.ly/4nfwbKq

Our latest webinar, "Harnessing Smart Data for Good", is now available to watch if you missed the session earlier this week. See how near real-time financial data helps tackle poverty and improve economic wellbeing.

We invite you to explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer and Economic Nowcast with us at our lunchtime learning webinar.

Discover how to gain access and make the most of these fantastic resources.

Register here: bit.ly/4mql4y4

Understanding #incomevolatility is essential to tackling #financialinsecurity in the UK.

Created with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, these datasets help researchers and policymakers explore income volatility patterns and support more effective policies and interventions.

👉 Request access: lnkd.in/eeMFHeaZ

How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis | FutureScot Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities an...

How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
@smartdatafoundry.bsky.social's financial data dashboards could 'revolutionise our ability to tackle economic hardship' [Partner Content]
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YouTube video by Smart Data Foundry Economic Wellbeing Explorer Introduction Video

🎥 New video explainer: Explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer

This video will show you how it works, what data it uses and how it can support decision-making around poverty, inequality and #economicwellbeing.

Watch: youtu.be/0h-I88wGnpE
Explore the tool: bit.ly/4jNLBn4

#dataforgood #ewesdf

Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Gemma Cassells will present "Data Are Plural: So Are the People Who Make It Matter. This talk invites us to move beyond the idea of data as a single source of truth and embrace it as a human-centred, collaborative tool for real-world change.

👉 Register bit.ly/3DXfMbZ

The Future of Economic Wellbeing at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

How can data shape a fairer, stronger economy? Join us 6th May as we bring together public, private and academic leaders to explore how data can drive economic growth, financial well-being and real societal change.
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Associate feature: Data as a catalyst for public sector innovation Financial wellbeing is at the heart of a fairer, more equitable society. When we harness data effectively, we can identi...

💳 Every tap of a card, every online payment, these #digitalfootprints, when anonymised, reveal powerful socioeconomic trends.

We’re using financial data to transform public services.

Harnessing real-time financial insights = smarter policy, bigger impact.

Read more: bit.ly/4kOPdGI

#dataforgood

Shaping Policy with Income Volatility Data with Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Smart Data Foundry Watch an enlightening webinar on the transformative power of the Income Volatility Data Infrastructure and its positive impact on policy. Discover how this innovative tool addresses critical societal challenges and helps shape better policies for the future. This webinar will feature discussions with Rosario Piazza, the Chief Architect of JRF's Insights Infrastructure, and Magdalena Getler from SDF. Additionally, notable researchers such as Simon Pittaway from The Resolution Foundation, Professor Jonathan Crook from Edinburgh University, Dr John Harvey, and Torran Semple from the University of Nottingham are engaging with the Income Volatility Dataset. Learn how their groundbreaking work holds the potential to drive positive change and make a real difference in our communities. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in the conversation on advancing policy through data-driven solutions.

🌟How can financial data shape better policy?

That’s exactly what we discussed in our recent webinar; if you missed it, you can catch up now! bit.ly/4kCKtDT

#dataforgood #incomevolatility

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How Smart Data Foundry is plugging the personal finance data gap - Insider Media The personal finances landscape is evolving at a ferocious pace and can make the datasets available to public bodies seem outdated and disjointed, according to the chair of Smart Data Foundry.

Bridging the personal finance data gap

@juliaunwin.bsky.social highlights data is a powerful tool for good. At Smart Data Foundry, we’re unlocking de-identified personal finance data to drive better insights & outcomes.

🔍 Read more in Insider Media www.insidermedia.com/news/scotlan...

📢 Today’s the Day! Join us for our Webinar on Shaping Policy with Income Volatility Data

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Thanks for sharing this. We are all delighted about Dougie's appointment!

We’re thrilled to announce Dougie Robb as Smart Data Foundry’s permanent CEO! 🎉

Dougie has been key to our vision of opening financial data for good, securing partnerships & leading our growth. Under his leadership, we’re set to make an even bigger impact! #smartdata #dataforgood

Many homeowners in Scotland struggle to afford the energy upgrades needed for #netzero. Those on the lowest incomes often pay the highest costs—a clear #povertypremium.

Read full article: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...

Incredibly important research into income volatility from @resfoundation.bsky.social

🚀 Marking the launch of our new Financial Data Service (FINDS), a blog from Linda King.

FINDS is a collaboration between @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social & @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. It's one of six new data services announced by Smart Data Research UK.

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We invite you to discover how the amazing work of our speakers can inspire positive change and truly impact our communities! Together, we can share valuable insights and join the conversation about pushing forward policy with data-driven solutions.

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Can a National Data Library unlock research without unlocking risk?

In a new blog post, Magdalena Getler explores how the UK can balance data access, privacy, and innovation. The NDL could transform research, but only if we build it right.

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Working with@rds-scotland.bsky.social, we’re making research-ready data more accessible while keeping security & privacy at the core. A strong partnership helping researchers unlock insights for public good! Read more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/ne... #smartdata #dataforgood

Aizle and FCA extend partnership to combat financial fraud Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has renewed its long-standing collaboration between its synthetic data engine, Aizle, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has renewed its long-standing collaboration between its synthetic data engine, Aizle, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social

🚨 New Income Volatility Dashboard reveals the financial pressures confronting UK households in near real-time. In collaboration with @jrf-uk.bsky.social Insights Infrastructure, we’re utilising data for #socialgood

🔍 Learn more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...

#incomevolatility #financialdata

Looking up at modern skyscrapers with reflective glass and metal surfaces against a blue sky with clouds.

We are delighted to share the launch of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub. The hub aims to bring together the financial services industry, policymakers, academia, communities, & civil society with the aim of creating a more compassionate financial system.

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From the ukpolitics community on Reddit: AMA (Ask Me Anything) Thread: Analysts from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Friday 7th February, 10:30am - 1:30pm Explore this post and more from the ukpolitics community

Our latest report found over 1 in 5 people in the UK are in poverty.

On Friday we are hosting an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Reddit - you can ask our analysts about the stats, the modelling, policy, and the picture of poverty across the UK.

🙋 Join our session: www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...

Innovation Impact: Income Volatility Dataset Edinburgh Innovations released the Power of Innovation report, citing our JRF work as an example of innovation in harnessing data for the public good.

You can find out more about the Income Volatility Dataset here: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...