Turning Data into Impact

Our Philosophy

Data by itself is not enough. Making real change needs a solution first approach - understanding your goals to develop tailored, targeted solutions to get there. We provide research-backed evidence to show what interventions will be effective, how to track their impact, and how to communicate results with confidence.

Why South London?

We’re based in Peckham. The name is partly affection for south London, partly a nod to the kind of straightforward, unglamorous scientific work the area deserves. That Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah lived in the same part of the city is a coincidence that became a reminder.

Who We Are

Dr Ruaraidh Dobson is an exposure scientist with a decade of experience in turning air quality data into actionable insights. In his academic career, he has published more than 30 articles in scientific journals and has worked across the globe on air pollution research. In the private sector, he has led projects to develop software solutions that integrate complex data sets to inform policy decisions. As Head of Data for the Clean Air Fund, he oversaw a portfolio of projects that used data to drive policy changes and improve air quality in cities around the world. A full academic CV is available on request.