About

ODX was invented and originated by Steve Dungworth, MD of Golden Marzipan.

In the Autumn of 2023, Steve shared his idea to create a collaborative data application for housing associations. That vision has blossomed into something bigger: a national database of social homes. Now joined by colleagues Kate Davies, Amanda Leonard, and Neil Topping and supported by many others, we have created the Open Data Exchange to promote this idea into something tangible.

We have a social mission. This comes first. We are still working as volunteers and paying for campaigning and development out of our own pockets. This is time-consuming but thrilling.

We will need to invest in our product, which has been designed, tested, branded, and marketed by competent professionals. We aim to keep prices as low as possible for smaller housing associations but charge a realistic price for something we think will bring about positive social change. To be clear, we are a for-profit enterprise.