BA1530 Coursework Assignment 2025-26 By completing this assessment, you will be able to: 1. Assess the effectiveness of a range of different approaches for building system solutions to business problems, considering the broader ethical and social issues involved in building and using information systems. 2. Apply information systems knowledge to real-world business scenarios requiring analysis and decision-making. 3. Appraise the connection between information systems and business performance by reviewing the ways in which real-world companies use information systems to achieve their objectives. Assignment Overview You have been engaged as a data consultant for CommunityCare Staines, a non-profit that operates a food bank, clothing distribution service, and a small community kitchen. The organisation relies on donations from local residents, and the Board of Trustees wants a detailed report to support strategic decisions for the coming year. The Operations Director has asked you to: Analyse past donations data (2021-2025) using spreadsheet tools. Identify trends by donor demographics and location. Predict donation levels for 2026 under both baseline and pessimistic scenarios. Suggest how AI could be leveraged for improved donor engagement and fundraising performance