The COVID-19 Social Data Bank aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social service clients and professionals. Over the course of twelve weeks, the project will collect anonymised case data from social service professionals via an online survey on a weekly basis. Analysis of such high frequency data will serve to identify emerging trends and needs in the sector. These are then delivered in bite-size insights to the public through weekly infographics covering topics like service user needs, underutilised resources and service gaps. Overall, the data bank will further our understanding of the provision and use of social services amid a surge in demand for social assistance during the pandemic.