Data for Good: How The King’s Trust Is Using Architecture, Collaboration, and AI to Drive Social Impact

What does it take for data and technology to deliver real social impact in the third sector? 

In this episode of The esynergy Podcast, Neil McIvor, Head of Data for the Public Sector at esynergy, speaks with Ryan Preece, Deputy Chief Technology Officer at The King’s Trust, about how third sector organisations can use data, collaboration, and architecture to improve outcomes at scale. 

They explore the realities facing charities today — from funding pressures and rising demand to digital divides — and why data sharing across organisations is critical to delivering social value. Ryan also shares a pragmatic view on AI adoption in the sector, emphasising the importance of building strong architectural foundations before embracing new technologies. 

Key topics covered: 

• The King’s Trust mission and the challenge of youth unemployment in the UK 

• Data sharing across the third sector to improve efficiency and outcomes 

• The role of organisational architecture in enabling change 

• A cautious, purposeful approach to AI adoption 

• Why collaboration and social value must come before technology hype 

This episode is essential listening for data leaders, public sector professionals, technologists, and anyone interested in using data and technology for social good. 

Available on Spotify, Apple , Amazon Music, and YouTube.