Ensuring that the values, practices, and reputational background of a prospective partner align with your own, is a critical while time-consuming piece of work.

Our due diligence and prospective partner alignment research service helps fundraising managers and donor relations teams evaluate potential, mission-aligned partners in a timely manner, through rigorous and source-backed investigation. 

Through our methodology we help identify any red flags, reputational opportunities or risks, and significant affiliations, to ensure you're confident in your decision-making. 

We provide a comprehensive report with clear insights and information you need to decide whether a partnership is the right fit for your organisation. We:

  • Assess an organisation’s reputation with media and stakeholder analysis
  • Review financial stability and funding sources
  • Analyse governance and leadership structures
  • Investigate past projects and partnerships
  • Identify ethical or legal concerns

Each report is compiled using a combination of: 

  • Open-source intelligence (OSINT) 
  • Public records 
  • Subscription databases 
  • Industry documentation 
  • Manually verified cross-referencing 

Every report is fully source-referenced, including a reference appendix with direct links and citation metadata.

We screen individuals, organisations, and entities across the following categories: 

  • Identity and structure 

    • Confirmed legal name and name variations 
    • Primary registration and jurisdiction 
    • Corporate ownership structure 
    • Immediate and affiliated entities 
    • Key people and associated positions

  • Biography and personal background 

    • Education and academic credentials 
    • Nationality, place of residence, career history 
    • Primary company and declared positions 
    • Source of wealth and known assets 
    • Philanthropic interests, media visibility 
    • Known associates and immediate family 
    • Social media presence and activity 
    • External feedback via review sites

  • Sanctions, financial, and regulatory checks

    • Sanctions status of organisations or individuals
    • Past or ongoing investigations or penalties
    • Oversight by sector-specific regulators (e.g. healthcare, financial services)
    • Bankruptcy, insolvency, or other financial red flags
    • Evidence of links to politically exposed persons (PEPs)
    • Public records of fines, enforcement actions, or settlements

  • Reputational risk

    • Associations with high-risk sectors
    • Associations with mission-sensitive sectors
    • Presence in known leak datasets
    • Mainstream national and international news sources 
    • Specialist industry publications 
    • Investigative journalism platforms 
    • Local and regional press coverage 
    • Reputational mentions in blogs, newsletters, and podcasts 


    Each relevant article or mention is reviewed for context, date, and credibility. We flag both positive and negative coverage, ensuring you have a balanced understanding of public perception and media narratives surrounding your prospective partner. 

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