AI & Innovation
We help charities and purpose led organisations understand how AI and emerging technology can support their goals, improve how they work and create new opportunities.
From organisation wide AI strategy and responsible governance to practical experimentation and training, we help leaders and teams make informed decisions and build the confidence to put AI to work.
Led by Kit Powney, recognised as one of the Top 3 Charity Leaders in the UK AI 100 2025 by Digital Leaders.
When our support might be useful
AI is moving quickly, successful adoption takes more than choosing the right tools. It requires strategic clarity, space to experiment, responsible decision making and people who feel confident navigating change. Flint & Arrow can help if:
You can see the potential of AI but aren't sure where to start or which opportunities to prioritise.
Teams are already experimenting with AI, but you need a more coordinated approach to strategy, governance and adoption.
You want to look beyond productivity gains and explore how AI could improve services, processes and the way you deliver your mission.
You need to understand how ready your organisation is for AI, including its people, data, technology and ways of working.
You want to build the skills, confidence and culture for teams to experiment, innovate and use AI effectively.
You're navigating questions about responsible AI, ethics, safeguarding, trust and the implications for your people and the communities you serve.
“Kit has been amazing at helping us think through how we want to engage with AI, while remaining true to our values including our faith. Out of that thinking she has helped us introduce an overall approach, and now begun real practical support as we pilot some work and seek to train our teams.”
Myles Harrison, Chief Operating Officer, Edify
How Flint & Arrow can help
AI strategy
Develop an AI strategy grounded in your mission, organisational goals and the needs of your people. We help you identify and prioritise opportunities and build practical roadmaps that move beyond experimentation towards purposeful adoption.
AI readiness
Understand where your organisation is today and what needs to be in place for successful AI adoption. AI readiness assessments can explore areas including strategy, skills, culture, data, technology and governance to identify priorities and practical next steps.
Responsible AI & governance
Put the right principles, policies and governance around AI use. Flint & Arrow can help you develop an approach that enables innovation while considering ethics, risk, transparency and responsible use.
AI workshops & training
Build practical AI skills and confidence across your organisation. From introductory training and hands-on demonstrations to advanced workshops, leadership sessions and interactive simulations, we tailor learning to different teams, roles and levels of experience.
AI & innovation in action
AI expertise grounded in real organisational experience.
Flint & Arrow is led by Kit Powney, recognised as one of the Top 3 Charity Leaders in the UK AI 100 2025 by Digital Leaders.
As Head of Digital Maturity at Tearfund, Kit led the organisation's approach to AI strategy, developing its roadmap, responsible AI framework and governance guidance. She is known for her innovation and people centred approach to AI.
Today, through Flint & Arrow, we work with charities and international alliances to develop AI strategies, assess readiness, support leadership decisions and build organisational capability.
Our experience spans both the opportunities AI creates and the practical challenges of introducing it into organisations with complex structures, limited resources and important responsibilities to the people they serve.
Connecting AI with wider transformation.
AI is part of a bigger picture.
Introducing AI often raises wider questions about how an organisation operates.
You might need to rethink existing processes, improve how teams share knowledge, develop new skills or consider how roles and responsibilities could change.
We can help you look at these questions as part of your wider digital and organisational strategy, so that decisions about AI support what your organisation is trying to achieve.
Ready to talk about what’s next?
Whether you're developing an AI strategy, looking for support with governance or want to help your teams build practical skills, we would love to hear from you.