--- title: Public Insights | Canvas description: Discover how Canvas enhances investigations by visualising UK entity connections, offering access to public records and essential data for informed decision-making. Start your free trial today. image: https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Homepage%20Feature%20Social%202-1.png --- [![Public Insights](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Public_Insights_Logo_v2-removebg-preview.png?width=538&height=163&name=Public_Insights_Logo_v2-removebg-preview.png)](https://publicinsights.uk/?hsLang=en) Products Platform [Cradle Search 50M+ UK public records in minutes.](https://publicinsights.uk/cradle?hsLang=en) [Canvas Visualise relationships and uncover hidden connections.](https://publicinsights.uk/canvas) [AI Assistant Automate intelligence collection and relationship analysis.](https://publicinsights.uk/ai-assistant?hsLang=en) [Background Checks Complete structured screening and due diligence.](https://publicinsights.uk/background-checks?hsLang=en) [OSINT Stack Bring your preferred intelligence tools together.](https://osintstack.co.uk/) [API Integrate UK public-record data into your workflows.](https://publicinsights.uk/api?hsLang=en) Built for UK investigators ## Move from fragmented records to clearer intelligence. **52M+** Records **20+** Connected datasets **1,500+** Data sources **UK** Owned & hosted [Search now→](https://cradle.publicinsights.uk/accounts/login/) Pricing Pricing ## Plans built around how you investigate. 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[Search now](https://cradle.publicinsights.uk/accounts/signup) ### 19M+ Business Data Points ### 16M+ Consumer Records ### 11M+ Planning Requests ### 3M+ Phone Numbers ### 690K+ Sports Club Records ### 411K+ Professional Roles ### 165K+ Landlord Details ### 131K+ Charities & Trustees ### 75K+ Insolvency Filings [![Public Insights Favicon](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Public%20Insights%20Favicon.svg) **Discover Cradle with a 7-day Free Trial** Experience unlimited access to public records and 20 free electoral roll searches. Start your free trial today!](https://cradle.publicinsights.uk/accounts/signup) ![](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Product%20Hero%20Background.png) PUBLIC INSIGHTS CANVAS # Reveal the relationships hidden across UK public records. Turn people, companies and addresses into a connected visual investigation. Add subjects, explore relationships and uncover the paths that matter from one editable workspace. [Start an investigation →](https://cradle.publicinsights.uk/) See Canvas in action C **CRADLE Canvas** Visual investigation workspace Investigation active FILTER BY TYPE Person **3** Company **2** Postcode **2** Director **1** Flag (surfaced) **1** ME Maya Ellison Harbourstone Consulting Bramble Property Ltd Daniel Mercer 14 Bramble Lane Alex Morgan BS6 5TR Review indicator PATH IDENTIFIED **3-degree connection** Review the underlying records before drawing a conclusion. **Enter Target Information** × Name *Maya Ellison* Date of Birth *dd/mm/yyyy* Postcode *BS6 5TR* Submit *Cancel* *01* Add a subject CANVAS DEMONSTRATION ## See how an investigation develops in Canvas Your browser does not support embedded video. CONNECT THE RECORDS ## Searching finds records. Connecting them reveals intelligence. Public records rarely tell the full story in isolation. Canvas connects people, companies, addresses and other entities into a visual investigation, making it easier to identify significant relationships, explain findings and continue enquiries over time. 01 ISOLATED RECORDS **Separate results** Useful records appear independently, leaving the investigator to work out which results belong together. PE **Maya Ellison**Person record **High match** CO **Harbourstone Consulting**Company officer record **Active** AD **14 Bramble Lane**Address record **BS6 5TR** DR **Alex Morgan**Historic appointment **Review** 02 CONNECTED ENTITIES **A reviewable network** Canvas turns selected records into entities and shows the relationships supported by the underlying sources. ME Maya Ellison Harbourstone Bramble Property BS6 5TR Alex Morgan Person Company Postcode 03 INVESTIGATIVE PATH **The connection to review** Secondary records can be muted while the relevant route is highlighted for investigator review. CONNECTION SURFACED**3 relationships to review** ME **Maya Ellison**Subject historic director CO **Harbourstone**Company shared officer DR **Alex Morgan**Associated person record proximity ! **Review indicator**Source requires assessment A surfaced path identifies a route for investigation. It does not establish wrongdoing or prove that every relationship remains current. **Search results become an investigation.** The original records remain available so each entity, relationship and surfaced path can be checked before it informs an assessment. ONE VISUAL WORKSPACE ## Build, expand and continue the investigation in Canvas. Start with a subject, add relevant public records and preserve the full network as an editable investigation you can return to as enquiries develop. 01 **Add a subject** Enter a name, date of birth and optional postcode to begin or extend the enquiry. 02 **Enrich the chart** Review matching public records and add the useful results directly to the investigation. 03 **Explore the network** Interrogate connected people, companies and addresses while retaining the source context. 04 **Save and continue** Preserve the editable chart, return to the evidence and continue developing the picture. C **CRADLE Canvas**Visual investigation workspace Adding a subject ME Maya Ellison Harbourstone Consulting Bramble Property Ltd BS6 5TR Alex Morgan Daniel Mercer EC3R 6EN Priya Dunn **Enter Target Information**× Name*Maya Ellison* Date of Birth*dd/mm/yyyy* Postcode*BS6 5TR* **Submit**Cancel MATCHING RECORDS**Results for Maya Ellison** **4 selected** ✓ *CO* **Harbourstone Consulting**Company officer record ✓ *AD* **14 Bramble Lane**Address record · BS6 5TR ✓ *DR* **Alex Morgan**Historic appointment *PE* **Possible identity match**Requires investigator review Add selected to Canvas → FILTER BY TYPE Person **3** Company **4** Postcode **3** Director **2** *Hover an edge or select a node to inspect its context.* **Saved networks**× Ellison corporate network**Save current graph** **Investigation preserved**Entities, relationships and source context remain editable when you return. **Ellison corporate network**12 nodes · Updated just now Saved **Load** 01 · ADD 04 ### Uncover connections and build investigations with precision Canvas provides an intuitive link chart interface that lets you focus on what matters most. With Canvas, you can quickly identify relationships between entities and explore data in a way that uncovers new leads, making it easier to spot potential fraud, trace assets, and build your case. ## Greater visibility, more connections. ![Group 748](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Group%20748.svg) #### Discover Hidden Networks Explore entity relationships visually and drill down into specific data to find patterns and connections you’d otherwise miss. ![Group 776](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Group%20776.svg) #### Filter by Data Type Drill into specific data, such as electoral roll, minority shareholders, or planning applications to focus where it matters. ![Group 752 (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Group%20752%20(1).svg) #### Surface Leads Instantly Real-time link charts let you pivot instantly to find new connections, export insights, and act fast. SHORTEST-PATH ANALYSIS ## Find the shortest route between the subject and what matters. Focus a complex chart on the most direct available connection between two entities, or identify the nearest route from a subject to a surfaced review indicator. **Entity to indicator**Find the nearest surfaced risk or review flag. **Entity to entity**See the shortest connection between two selected nodes. i A path identifies a route for investigation and source review. It does not establish wrongdoing or prove that every relationship remains current. C **CRADLE Canvas**Shortest-path analysis Shortest path found FROM **Maya Ellison** TO **Nearest review indicator** ME Maya Ellison Harbourstone Bramble Property Alex Morgan BS6 5TR Northbank Holdings ! Review indicator Priya Dunn SHORTEST PATH**4 relationships · 5 entities** **Review** *01***Company officer record**Maya Ellison to Harbourstone *02***Historic appointment**Harbourstone to Alex Morgan *03***Shared corporate relationship**Alex Morgan to Northbank Holdings *04***Surfaced review indicator**Open the source before relying on the path *01***Associated company record**Maya Ellison to Bramble Property *02***Registered-address record**Bramble Property to BS6 5TR *03***Company relationship**BS6 5TR to Northbank Holdings *04***Officer appointment**Northbank Holdings to Priya Dunn Inspect supporting records → ## Data Sources for Comprehensive OSINT Investigations Leverage Canvas’s trusted data sets to uncover critical publicly available information on UK people and businesses. ![Electoral Roll (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Electoral%20Roll%20(1).png?width=50&height=50&name=Electoral%20Roll%20(1).png) ###### Electoral Roll Access the opted-in voters' register to locate addresses linked to persons of interest across the UK. Ideal for verifying identities and finding hard-to-track individuals. ![briefcase](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/briefcase.png?width=50&height=50&name=briefcase.png) ###### Company Data Search company registrations to identify registered addresses and persons linked to a business, including directors, secretaries, and shareholders. ![house (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/house%20(1).png?width=50&height=50&name=house%20(1).png) ###### Planning Records Search local authorities for planning applications and related documents, revealing property ownership, unapproved development, or potential issues. ![insolvency (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/insolvency%20(1).png?width=50&height=50&name=insolvency%20(1).png) ###### Insolvency Filings Extract personally identifying information from bankruptcy and insolvency records, while finding indicators of financial distress or potential fraud. ![wills (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/wills%20(1).png?width=50&height=50&name=wills%20(1).png) ###### Probate & Deaths Identify claims being submitted on behalf of someone deceased, verify inheritance claims, and prevent estate-related fraud.  ![rental (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/rental%20(1).png?width=50&height=50&name=rental%20(1).png) ###### Rental Licences Discover addresses tied to landlords and identify their licensed HMOs across the UK, helping uncover potential undeclared income or unlicensed properties. ![cup](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/cup.png?width=50&height=50&name=cup.png) ###### Sports Teams Find memberships in football clubs, from professional leagues to local teams. Access rosters to connect subjects to areas and uncover their network. ![charity (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/charity%20(1).png?width=50&height=50&name=charity%20(1).png) ###### Affiliations Corroborate employment or reveal undeclared volunteer roles or affiliations through school governor and charity registers. ## How Canvas Works ![Group 772](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Group%20772.svg) Search ![Group 774](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Group%20774.svg) Process ![Group 773](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Group%20773.svg) Results ![Group 752 (1)](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Group%20752%20(1).svg) Analyse ### Search for any UK entity from only a single data point Search for any UK entity by inputting a single data point as a node. Canvas’s link chart interface allows you to specify exactly which type of data you want to query, such as directors, shareholders, or electoral roll entries. ### Reliable results for your queries in seconds Get targeted results in seconds. Canvas processes your query through trusted, up-to-date data sources, and returns the relevant entities, all linked and visualised in a dynamic chart.   ### Refine the results to those that matter Refine your search results by drilling down into each connection. For example, after identifying a business director, you can click through to explore other directors linked to that business, their contact details, and associated entities. ### Export results and take informed action Evaluate the final link chart to understand the relationships between entities. Export results, and keep building your investigation by adding further connections to the chart. Use the insights to drive your next steps. ### Capture raw data to kick-start your OSINT investigations See for yourself how Canvas can transform your investigations, offering a new way to visualise and explore entity connections across UK public records. 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All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://publicinsights.uk/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) SAVED INVESTIGATIONS ## Keep the investigation current as the picture changes. Save the full network, return to it when the enquiry develops and monitor supported records for new activity. Canvas keeps the context around every change, so investigators can see where it fits before deciding what to do next. 01 **Preserve the network**Keep the editable chart, its entities and relationship context together. 02 **Watch for supported changes**Continuosly scan saved investigations for updates, like new Companies House filings and planning applications. 03 **Review changes in context**Return to the affected entity and assess the new record inside the wider investigation. **Continuous monitoring** Email notifications help investigators return when supported public records change. C **CRADLE Canvas**Saved investigation Monitoring active INVESTIGATION **Harbourstone review** 12 entities / 8 monitorable ME Maya Ellison Harbourstone Group Bramble Property 14 Bramble Lane Daniel Mercer Person Company Address Saved and monitored MONITORED CHANGES**3 records to review** Weekly **NEW**Today **Harbourstone Group** New Companies House filing Confirmation statement available for review → **NEW**Yesterday **Bramble Property** New planning application Application associated with a connected company → **NEW**8 Jul **14 Bramble Lane** Planning record linked A new application references this saved address → SELECTED CHANGE **Harbourstone Group** A new confirmation statement is ready to inspect alongside the existing company relationships. Open in Canvas **→** INVESTIGATIVE USE CASES ## Built for investigations where relationships change the conclusion. Canvas helps investigators turn fragmented records into a connected, reviewable picture. The same visual workspace can support enquiries across people, companies, addresses, assets and areas of potential risk. 01 THREAT & CORPORATE SECURITY ### Understand the network around a person of interest. Connect a known subject to associated people, businesses and addresses, then examine how those relationships may affect a protective intelligence or corporate security enquiry. Known associates Corporate affiliations Shared addresses SUBJECT NETWORK ME Subject Associate Company Address 02 ASSET & INTEREST TRACING ### Follow control, ownership and connected interests. Map directorships, ownership interests, addresses and connected organisations to build a clearer picture of how an individual or company relates to a wider corporate structure. Directorships Ownership interests Connected organisations OWNERSHIP CHAIN ARPerson Company A Holding company Company B Shared address directorcontrols 03 FRAUD & CLAIMS INVESTIGATIONS ### Spot shared or undisclosed connections. Compare people, companies, addresses and events across a single network to identify overlaps that may warrant closer examination during a fraud or claims investigation. Shared officers Common addresses Undisclosed links SHARED CONNECTION Claimant A Claimant B Shared address Company A Company B 04 DUE DILIGENCE & COMPLEX RESEARCH ### Build an evidence-backed view of the wider picture. Bring ownership, control, associations and records requiring further review into one editable investigation that can be checked, explained and developed over time. Ownership and control Associated entities Review indicators REVIEWABLE PICTURE MESubject Company Officer Address !Review ![Public Insights](https://publicinsights.uk/hubfs/Criteria%20Text.svg) ## Stop Searching Registers One by One. Find It All in Seconds. Manual searches waste hours and still risk blind spots. Public Insights unifies 50M+ UK public records into one search, so you never miss an address, asset, or connection. 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