Mission & vision
Our mission
ADR UK provides secure access to linked public-sector data, enabling researchers to answer critical policy questions that improve lives and drive economic growth.
Our shared mission across the partnership is simple: Data-driven change.
Our vision
ADR UK's vision is to be the trusted provider and facilitator of administrative data research across the UK, helping researchers unlock evidence that informs policy and practice.
We lead the way in how data is linked, accessed and used, making secure analysis of public sector data a recognised and reliable part of UK research and innovation.
By enabling timely, responsible access to data at scale, we deliver robust research with real-world impact.
Our programme
To deliver our mission and vision, we:
- work with government and academic partners to link data securely;
- fund ground-breaking research using administrative data;
- host public panels and dialogues to inform our work;
- provide researcher training and community building to support administrative data research now and in the future.
Our comprehensive programme ensures administrative data is used for public good, delivering our mission of data-driven change.
How we work
The ADR UK governance structure is designed to be robust, flexible, and responsive. This helps ensure we are on track to meet our objectives and to guide good practice across the partnership.
UKRI
(CEO)
Programme Delivery Board
Chaired by ADR UK SRO (ESRC Deputy Executive Chair)
Strategic oversight, programme assurance and performance monitoring
ADR UK Strategic Hub
(Director)
Strategic direction, partnership coordination, and engagement with senior stakeholders
Leadership Committee
(Directors from each of the partners)
Strategic direction, policy development and partner accountability
Partner Governance Arrangements
(These differ across the partnership)
Strategic direction, monitoring and reporting, risk management and knowledge exchange related to administrative data linkage and research across across all four nations of the UK
Operational Management Group (OMG)
(Project managers)
Operational implementation, monitoring and reporting
Communications Steering Group
Public Engagement Steering Group
(Communications and engagement managers)
Communications and engagement coordination and advice (sub-committee of OMG)
