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About us

We believe in making better decisions, fostering stronger communities, and promoting a healthier democracy.
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About us

Our team is entirely dedicated to strengthening democracy. We have a dozen full-time, client-facing staff and a history going back to 1999. In 2025, we rebranded from Insync to Tingwall to better differentiate our brand. But only the brand imagery has changed. Our software platforms and products are still provided by Insync.

Why “Tingwall”?

Tingwall has a direct connection to our mission. A ting is an Old Norse word for a place where people gather to make decisions, and that’s exactly what we do. Across the Viking world, the word Þing lives on in names like Þingvellir (Iceland’s parliamentary gathering place), the Gulating (Norway), and Tinganes (Faroe Islands).

In Shetland, the ting was held at a place called Tingwall and our identity is inspired by that landscape:

  • Our signature green reflects the fields at Tingwall 
  • The two stone circles in our logo are drawn from brochs, which are ancient defensive stone structures found around Tingwall, and 
  • Our colour palette nods to the vibrant houses seen from Bergen to Reykjavík. 

How we help

We partner with governments and utilities to design and deliver:

Whether you're navigating sensitive community issues or building a stronger organisation from the inside out, Tingwall is the partner you can rely on.

How we work

We embed ourselves in your team. We listen deeply. We bring sharp thinking, independent advice, and honest conversations. We don't cut corners, and we don't shy away from hard truths. Our goal is to help you succeed, not just deliver a report.

Every engagement is tailored, every client relationship is a partnership, and every project is approached with humility, integrity and care.

Why it matters

Good engagement isn't about ticking a box; it's about strengthening trust, encouraging participation, and building the kind of society we all want to live in. Tingwall's work helps organisations:

  • Strengthen public trust and confidence 
  • Make informed, defensible decisions 
  • Build leadership capability and internal alignment, and 
  • Foster stronger, more resilient communities. 

Our promise

When you work with Tingwall, you can expect:

  • A partner who has your back 
  • Sharp, honest advice grounded in evidence 
  • Tailored solutions that fit your unique context, and 
  • A team that cares as much as you do. 

We are here because we believe in making better decisions, fostering stronger communities, and promoting a healthier democracy. We're invested in the outcomes and in the people they affect.

Talk to Tingwall today about how we can best help you.

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Tingwall acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. We honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuous connection to Country, waters, skies, and communities. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions, and living cultures; and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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