Privacy Notice: Donor Research & Profiling

Abbey Solutions International Ltd

Effective Date: 26 June 2025
Last Updated: 26 June 2025

Who We Are

Abbey Solutions International Ltd is a UK-based consultancy specialising in philanthropic research and ethical fundraising intelligence. We assist charities and nonprofit organisations by identifying potential donors through legally compliant, data-driven research based solely on publicly available information.

Company Details:

  • Company Name: Abbey Solutions International Ltd

  • Company Registration Number: 04776167

  • Registered Address:
    17 Hertford Avenue
    London, SW14 8EF
    United Kingdom

  • Email: info@abbeysolutions.com

  • Phone: +44 (0)20 7859 4701

  • Website: www.abbeysolutions.com

What We Do

We provide prospect research services to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our work includes identifying individuals who are likely to support charitable missions, based on public indicators of wealth, giving history, and philanthropic interest.

We may operate either as:

  • A data processor (acting on instructions from a charity), or

  • A data controller (when determining the purpose and method of processing).

All research is conducted in accordance with UK GDPR and relevant fundraising standards.

What Personal Data We Collect

We only process data that is:

  • Publicly available

  • Relevant to philanthropic research

  • Non-sensitive unless already publicly disclosed

Examples of data we may collect include:

  • Full name

  • Job title and employer

  • Professional contact information (e.g., business email or address)

  • Details of charitable donations or trustee roles

  • Company directorships

  • Property ownership (via public registers)

  • Media coverage or public statements related to philanthropy

  • Indicators of wealth or influence (from reputable public sources)

We do not collect:

  • Sensitive personal data (e.g. health, religion, political views), unless the individual has already made this public in a relevant philanthropic or professional context

  • Data from private or personal social media profiles

  • Data via scraping or covert collection tools

Where the Data Comes From

Our research is based entirely on lawful and open sources, including but not limited to:

  • Companies House

  • Charity Commission (England and Wales)

  • Annual reports and donor acknowledgements

  • Professional directories and industry publications

  • Reputable media outlets and philanthropic coverage

Why We Process This Data

We use this information to:

  • Help charities identify potential major donors

  • Support ethical and targeted fundraising strategies

  • Enable informed decision-making by fundraising teams

Importantly, we use personal data exclusively for charitable purposes and never for direct commercial gain.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR, our processing is based on legitimate interest. We have taken care to ensure that:

  • Data subjects would reasonably expect their publicly available information to be used in this context

  • The data is used in a way that is proportionate, respectful, and non-intrusive

  • Robust safeguards and opt-out mechanisms are in place

You have the right to object to this processing at any time.

Who We Share Data With

We share donor research only with contracted charity clients, for the sole purpose of supporting their fundraising efforts.

We do not sell, trade, or share data with third parties for marketing or commercial use.

Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfil our research purpose or contractual obligations—typically no more than 12 months after delivery to the client.

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised in line with our data protection policies.

Your Data Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Object to the processing of your data

  • Request erasure of your data (where applicable)

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Contact Us

If you have any concerns or would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the details below:

Abbey Solutions International Ltd
17 Hertford Avenue
London, SW14 8EF
United Kingdom

📧 Email: info@abbeysolutions.com
📞 Phone: +44 (0)20 7859 4701
🌐 Website: www.abbeysolutions.com

Website: ICO