Solution

Directories Builder

Build the directories you need to target and serve your communities

We provide custom directories to engage target users and support service providers in the delivery of Information, Advice and Support.

Monitor directory use and identify the service gaps

See directory usage more clearly and improve pathways using our recommendation and prioritisation systems.

Create and manage uniform information and advice

Work across large areas and large consortias to deliver clear local messaging and information, improving accessibility and building better engagement results.

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Build the directories you need to target and serve your communities Monitor directory use and identify the service gaps Create and manage uniform information and advice
Introduction

What is the Directories Builder

Our Directories Builder enables organisations to create, populate, and maintain dynamic, searchable directories of local services, provision, and resources. From alternative education provision and digital inclusion resources to cultural events and community health services, the platform gives administrators and service providers the tools to keep information accurate, accessible, and actionable — without placing an unsustainable management burden on a central team.

How it works

From setup to intelligent signposting

Structured listings

Administrators define consistent templates for service, resource, and opportunity listings — ensuring every entry contains the information users need to take action.

Provider self-management

Service providers and partners are given their own access to create and maintain their listings directly, reducing the central overhead of keeping information up to date.

Searchable and filterable

Users search and filter by type, location, need, age group, and other criteria relevant to your service context — finding relevant provision quickly and independently.

Integration-ready

Connect your directory to triage and assessment tools, enabling automated recommendation of relevant resources based on individual need — turning data into action.

Key features

The foundation for intelligent signposting

Customisable Directory Structure

Define the categories, fields, and filters that reflect your service landscape — whether alternative education provision, community health services, or local cultural events.

Provider Self-Service Administration

Empower your network of service providers to manage their own presence. Providers create, update, and manage their listings through a simple interface, with approval workflows to maintain quality.

Geospatial Mapping

Surface directory listings on an interactive map, enabling users to find services and resources that are accessible from their location — particularly valuable for large geographic areas.

Verification and Quality Control

Administrators retain oversight of what appears in the directory. Listings can require approval before publishing, ensuring quality and accuracy are maintained as the directory grows.

Global API Integration

Extend your local directory with national resource feeds. Our global API system provides access to accredited national directories, supplementing local provision and filling gaps.

Analytics and Reporting

Track which services are viewed most frequently, identify gaps where demand is not matched by available provision, and build the evidence base for service development and commissioning.

Why it matters

Accurate, accessible, actionable

Accurate, up-to-date information at scale

Distributed self-management by service providers removes the bottleneck of central administration — keeping information current without creating an unsustainable workload for your team.

Better access for users and practitioners

A well-structured, searchable directory dramatically reduces the time it takes to identify appropriate services — and gives users the confidence to navigate provision independently.

The foundation for intelligent signposting

When connected to triage and assessment tools, your directory becomes the engine of personalised recommendation — matching individual needs to the most relevant resources automatically.

Evidence of need and provision

Data on directory usage reveals where demand is concentrated and where provision is missing — supporting advocacy, commissioning, and investment decisions.

Case studies

In practice

We built an Alternative Provision directory for Gloucestershire in partnership with Social Finance, giving schools and teachers a searchable view of all provision available to young people across the county — and the local authority oversight of demand, placement activity, and gaps in the system.

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Our Directories Builder underpins the Progress Online service in East Riding, combining a local area directory with our national digital inclusion resource API to give residents access to both local and national support.

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