In this newsletter we focus on the positive, to bring you some examples of organisations who are still driving forward to improve society, in spite of coronavirus and the lockdown. Helping the RAF FamilyThe Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund have worked with us for several years now. They came to us to analyse the geographical areas and demographic groups that benefit from the Fund. This allows them to better target their resources and predict future demand. The result is that they can make their limited resources go further and help as many of the RAF Family as possible. Free data to improve Public Sector servicesNot many people are aware that Public Sector organisations can benefit from the Public Sector Mapping Agreement (PSMA) offered by Ordnance Survey. This allows organisations in the public sector to benefit from high-quality mapping data, free at the point of use. One organisation that has benefited is Transport Focus, who utilise the data to improve the user experience on our Nation’s strategic road network. Locked down but working hardWe wanted to take this opportunity to reassure you that we continue to work at full capacity and are here to help you to continue to be productive by:
If we can do anything to help your company during lockdown, please get in touch. All of our team are now home-based but can still be reached via our usual emails and the main office number – 01904 701 020 In Memoriam: Simon PerryWith sadness we announce the death of Simon Perry, joint founder of Beacon Dodsworth. Simon played a significant part in the development of our desktop software Prospex, and geodemographic classification P² People & Places. His ideas and expertise also contributed to other products developed by the company. He oversaw projects in media research, including innovative out-of-home methodologies used in many countries. Simon had a rare ability to retain and apply knowledge in a wide variety of situations. Simon stood down from his role as Commercial Director in August 2014 to concentrate on strategy and analysis, and to pursue his personal projects. He left the company in 2017 to fully embrace his altruism by becoming a director of Red Tower York. Simon will be missed by his colleagues, who extend their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. |