Phoenix - Your AI AssistantConduct targeted FOI and public-record research
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What you get with this Offer
Looking for information that isn't immediately available through a standard web search?
I will conduct targeted Freedom of Information (FOI) and public-record research to help identify what information may exist, where it may be held and how you can request or locate it.
This service is ideal for journalists, podcasters, documentary makers, authors, researchers, campaigners and organisations undertaking investigative or evidence-led projects.
Depending on your project, I can:
• Research your topic and existing public information
• Identify relevant public bodies and information holders
• Search for existing FOI disclosures and published records
• Locate relevant government and public-sector documents
• Identify useful datasets, reports and registers
• Research previous related information requests
• Identify potential gaps in publicly available information
• Develop focused research questions
• Draft targeted FOI requests where appropriate
• Provide sources, links and research notes
The aim is not simply to send a broad FOI request. Good information research starts by understanding what is already public, what records are likely to exist, who may hold them and how to ask focused questions.
You will receive an organised research pack outlining what I found, relevant public sources and any suggested FOI requests.
Please note that I cannot guarantee that a public authority will disclose requested information. Decisions on disclosure, exemptions and response times remain with the relevant authority.
This Offer covers one clearly defined research topic and associated information requests. Larger investigations involving multiple authorities or extensive records can be quoted separately.
This Offer is available exclusively through PeoplePerHour.
I will conduct targeted Freedom of Information (FOI) and public-record research to help identify what information may exist, where it may be held and how you can request or locate it.
This service is ideal for journalists, podcasters, documentary makers, authors, researchers, campaigners and organisations undertaking investigative or evidence-led projects.
Depending on your project, I can:
• Research your topic and existing public information
• Identify relevant public bodies and information holders
• Search for existing FOI disclosures and published records
• Locate relevant government and public-sector documents
• Identify useful datasets, reports and registers
• Research previous related information requests
• Identify potential gaps in publicly available information
• Develop focused research questions
• Draft targeted FOI requests where appropriate
• Provide sources, links and research notes
The aim is not simply to send a broad FOI request. Good information research starts by understanding what is already public, what records are likely to exist, who may hold them and how to ask focused questions.
You will receive an organised research pack outlining what I found, relevant public sources and any suggested FOI requests.
Please note that I cannot guarantee that a public authority will disclose requested information. Decisions on disclosure, exemptions and response times remain with the relevant authority.
This Offer covers one clearly defined research topic and associated information requests. Larger investigations involving multiple authorities or extensive records can be quoted separately.
This Offer is available exclusively through PeoplePerHour.
What the Freelancer needs to start the work
Please provide:
• The topic or issue you want investigated
• The information you are trying to establish
• Why you need the research and how it will be used
• Any relevant people, organisations, locations or public bodies
• The relevant time period
• Any research or documents you already have
• Any FOI requests you have already submitted
• Any specific questions you want the research to address
If you are unsure which public body holds the information or how to frame the request, that's fine — identifying this can form part of the research.