Do better with data

High quality research, data and analysis for public and community sector organisations, helping you make better decisions – decisions that contribute to the public good.

We have an unwavering commitment to improving social outcomes and delivering a trusted service in partnership with our clients

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Who we are

Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion (OCSI) is a spin-out research consultancy from the Social Disadvantage Research Centre at the University of Oxford.

What we do

We are experts in open data, research and analysis. We provide services that use open data and technology to make a difference in the public sector.

Local Insight

Helping local authorities turn data into knowledge and stories

Community Insight

Combines GIS mapping technologies and open data to provide instant community profiles.

Indices of deprivation

We are the team behind the 2015 Indices of Deprivation.

Who we work with

We work with local, regional, national and international organisations from a range of sectors.

To see a full list of who we work with, take a look at Our Clients page.

Blog

Sussex Community Foundation | Support grant assessment and attract funding with Local Insight

Sussex Community Foundation is one of the 46 community foundations across the UK. It raises funds and makes grants to…

The power of spatial data for third sector organisations

This is a guest post by James Bowles, PhD student at the Third Sector Research Centre, University of Birmingham. Amidst…

Local differences in internet engagement

Digital Exclusion is not a new topic. We know that even today, when people in the UK check their…