An independent review of your charity's technology and data. Delivered in plain English, with no sales pitch and no ongoing commitment.
Small to mid-sized UK charities that rely on technology and data, but don't have dedicated technical leadership in-house.
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If you're a trustee, director, or senior member of staff who wants clarity before committing to anything, this review is designed for you.
A clear, practical assessment delivered in approximately two weeks.
A comprehensive summary of your current technology and data landscape, with key observations and practical recommendations.
No jargon, no unnecessary technical detail. Written for trustees and senior staff who need clarity, not complexity.
An optional presentation session to walk through the findings with your team or board if you'd find that useful.
We'll have a short call to understand your situation and confirm whether a review would be useful.
If we proceed, I'll agree a clear scope with you in writing, including what's in and out, and a fixed fee.
I'll speak with relevant people, look at systems and documentation, and form a picture of your current position.
You receive a written report with findings and recommendations. Optionally, I can present this to your team or board.
£3,000–£6,000
Depending on the size and complexity of your organisation
For smaller charities with simpler needs, a reduced-scope review may be possible at a lower cost. I can discuss this in our initial conversation.
The fee is agreed upfront. There are no hidden costs, hourly overruns, or pressure to buy more.
A Technology & Data Sanity Review is a short, focused piece of work to help your charity understand what you have, what's working, what isn't, and what might actually matter next.
The review is conducted independently. I'm not selling software, implementation services, or ongoing support. My only interest is in giving you an honest, useful assessment.
To be clear about boundaries:
The goal is to give you clarity and confidence to make your own decisions—whether that's doing nothing, making small changes, or pursuing something larger with a provider of your choice.
I'm Tom, a senior software engineer and technical leader with over a decade of experience working with organisations that rely on technology and data to operate.
Much of my work involves stepping into complex, imperfect systems often built using spreadsheets, off-the-shelf tools, and well-intentioned workarounds to reveal where information is blocked, breaks down, or can be streamlined. In charities, I provide clarity by mapping these flows, reducing manual effort, and making processes more resilient to staff changes.
I'm familiar with charity governance, funding constraints, and trustee oversight. I understand how technology decisions can quietly increase risk or administrative burden if they're not made carefully.
If this sounds relevant to your situation, I'd be happy to have a short conversation to understand more about your charity and whether a review would be useful.
There's no obligation. The initial call is simply to understand your needs and see if there's a fit.
I typically respond within 2 working days