R2AI – Ready to Receive Artificial Intelligence

At R2AI, we prepare people, organisations, and systems to adopt AI safely, responsibly, and with purpose.

What We Offer

At R2AI, we take the risk, so you can take the opportunity. We give you the structure, assurance, and clarity to adopt AI safely, ethically, and responsibly.

The risks of AI are real and growing.It’s tempting to knee-jerk ban it's use entirely.

But that’s like refusing to use computers because ledgers feel safer. It might feel cautious, but it’s not protection - it’s paralysis. And your staff will likely use AI tools anyway, on their phones, through ChatGPT, or embedded in everyday apps and social media, with or without approval.

Whether you’re automating admin or deploying full-blown autonomy, R2AI ensures your AI adoption is secure, structured, and compliant from the start.

Services We Provide

We give you the structure, assurance, and clarity to adopt AI safely, ethically, and responsibly.
AI Planning & Assurance Audit
Get it right before it goes live - or fix what’s already running.
Policy Curation
Cover the legal ground before AI creates a problem.
Training & Accreditation
Upskill your people to handle AI responsibly, not reactively.
R2AI Membership
Ongoing support to keep you ahead of the curve.
Fractional AI Consultancy
Let us take care of everything and build your strategy from the ground up.

Good things our clients say about us

"R2AI exceeded all expectations with their integration consultation. Their deep technical knowledge, strategic insight, and clear ethical mindset gave us the confidence to move forward. We now have a solid, scalable AI strategy. Thanks to R2, we’re truly ready to receive AI"
Ben Cleaver
Boximus Ltd.

Who is R2AI for?

If your staff are using AI – you need us. And they are using AI.

From ChatGPT to transcription and scheduling tools, AI is already inside your business – on phones, browsers, and personal accounts – quietly increasing efficiency while silently breeching your confidentiality policies, data protection standards, and client trust.

R2AI is for anyone who wants to use AI without walking into a compliance disaster.

 

We work with:

  • Small businesses and professional firms (like estate agents and accountants) whose staff are using AI to save time — but may be unintentionally breaching GDPR or leaking sensitive client data.
  • Public sector teams under pressure to innovate without compromising public trust.
  • Tech companies and defence contractors deploying complex, autonomous systems.
  • Executives and compliance leads who don’t want to just follow AI policy — they want to shape it.
Whether you’re experimenting with automation or embedding AI at scale, R2AI gives you the structure, assurance, and clarity to move forward without risk, regret, or reputational fallout.
If you’re building AI, buying AI, or simply letting your staff use it — you’re already exposed.
We make sure you’re Ready to Receive it.

 

Get in touch today for a no obligation chat about your requirements.

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Why our clients trust us

Because in a world of unpredictable AI, trust isn’t a buzzword - it’s a requirement.
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Mission-Grade Mindset
We bring that standard to every organisation we audit.
Field-Tested Frameworks
Our bespoke assurance model wasn’t dreamt up in a boardroom, it's the result of a decade of doctoral research and several decades of operational use - forged from real-world safety and governance challenges. It works because it’s been developed in the field.
Independent. Uncompromising. Unbiased
We don’t sell AI. We don’t build it. We seldom use it! That means we have no conflicts of interest - just one job: to make sure your AI is safe, lawful, and ready.
Ethics That Stand Up to Regulation
We turn ethical intent into enforceable policy. If it’s not legally defensible or technically sound, it doesn’t leave our shop.

FRAMEWORK SPECIALITIES

Our assurance process is built around a bespoke, evolving 119-point enterprise-wide checklist developed by our doctoral researchers. This checklist is designed to assess whether your systems are safe to operate themselves safely - and to ensure that your organisation is legally, ethically, and operationally prepared for AI deployment.

It aligns with key global standards and frameworks, including:

  • ISO 23894 (AI Risk Management)

  • UK GDPR and Data Protection Law

  • ISO 42001 (AI Management Systems)

  • OECD AI Principles

  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework

  • The EU AI Act

Frequently asked questions

It means your organisation has the governance, infrastructure, policies, and culture in place to adopt AI systems safely, responsibly, and with confidence – without introducing unmanaged risk or ethical blind spots.

R2AI is for anyone who wants to use AI without walking into a compliance disaster.

No. R2AI is fully independent of AI vendors and technology providers.

We don’t build AI, we don’t sell it, and we don’t take commission from those who do. Our role is to assess, assure, and advise – ensuring that the AI you adopt is safe, ethical, and operationally sound.
This independence is critical. It means our assessments are free from bias, our recommendations aren’t influenced by sales targets, and our only agenda is your safety, compliance, and long-term readiness.
When you work with R2AI, you’re not getting a sales pitch. You’re getting hard truth, real expertise, and clear accountability.

No – it’s much broader. Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling. We help you go beyond ticking boxes. R2AI builds operational trustworthiness, ethical transparency, and governance structures that hold up under public, legal, and strategic scrutiny — not just regulatory inspection.

Right now, there are no definitive AI compliance rules in the UK. But they’re coming — and when they land, we’ll be the first to know, and the first to prepare you.

In the meantime, you’re still operating in a world governed by GDPR, EU AI legislation, and international standards like ISO 23894 — which you could already be breaching without realising it. Just using ChatGPT to handle client data, draft emails, or process internal reports may put you at risk.

That’s why we don’t just help you comply with what exists. We help you get ahead of what’s coming.
Trust doesn’t start with a law. It starts with how you operate. And that’s where R2AI comes in.

Our assurance process is built around a bespoke, evolving 119-point enterprise-wide checklist developed by our doctoral researchers. This checklist is designed to assess whether your systems are Safe to Operate Themselves Safely – and to ensure that your organisation is legally, ethically, and operationally prepared for AI deployment.

It aligns with key global standards and frameworks, including:
  • ISO 23894 (AI Risk Management).
  • ISO 42001 (AI Management Systems).
  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
  • UK GDPR and Data Protection Law.
  • OECD AI Principles.
  • The EU AI Act.
Every audit and engagement is tailored to your sector, risk profile, and maturity — from early-stage AI adoption to high-complexity autonomous systems.
For advanced or safety-critical use cases, we can go further:
Our researchers can develop a bespoke Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) that allows your AI to explain and assure its own decision-making, in real time.
No – because AI itself can’t truly be certified.
Certifying an AI system is like certifying that your dog will never bite.
You can train it, monitor it, and put safeguards in place – but you can’t guarantee how it will behave in every situation.
That’s the nature of AI: it learns, adapts, and sometimes behaves in unexpected ways.
At R2AI, we don’t certify the AI.  We certify the organisation.
We assess and recognise your business as an ethical and responsible AI practitioner – through structured audits, governance reviews, and readiness benchmarks aligned with international standards.
Our Responsible AI Readiness Awards and Assurance Statements show that your organisation is deploying AI safely, lawfully, and transparently – and that you’ve taken serious, demonstrable steps to manage the risks.
It’s not a statutory certification, but it’s a powerful, independent signal of trust – a “Fair Trade for AI” that gives your users, clients, regulators, and partners confidence in how you operate.
Yes – it’s essential!
We deliver bespoke, role-specific training for executives, developers, compliance officers, and staff. From policy development and risk acceptance to DPIA writing, safety case design, governance structures and general safe use principles – we ensure your people understand both how to use AI and how to manage it responsibly.
And we don’t stop there.
As part of your assurance engagement, we’ll design a tailored CPD training package aligned with our audit recommendations – giving your team the tools to stay compliant, confident, and ahead of the curve.
R2AI members receive ongoing training at no extra cost.
As our CPD programme evolves, we’ll keep you updated with new modules, refresher sessions, and guidance — so your knowledge grows as fast as the tech does.
Because responsible AI isn’t about policy. It’s about people who know what they’re doing.

About Us

Peter Spayne - Founder
MSc BEng(Hons) CEng MIET RN

Peter is a PhD researcher at Cranfield University’s Centre for Defence Engineering, where he specialises in the assurance of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems. A former Warrant Officer Weapon Engineer, he brings deep expertise in Mine Warfare technology and autonomous systems, combining operational insight with academic rigour to address one of industry’s most complex challenges – Assuring AI.

R2AI’s Principal Consultant; With over 21 years of operational service and 13 years of academic study, Peter has authored influential papers on AI safety and developed the Safe to Operate Itself Safely framework, enabling organisations to develop trust in Artificial Intelligence as a controlling agent in autonomous systems. His research sets the benchmark for certifying safe autonomy, bridging operational experience with academic insight and shaping the global conversation on AI assurance and the safe integration of autonomy into complex environments.
 
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Christopher Dodd - Founder
BEng(Hons) IEng MIMechE RN

Former Chief Engineer Chris is a skilled mechanical and electrical engineer with 18 years experience in Maritime Autonomous Systems, specialising in the integration of uncrewed underwater vehicles into complex systems. Chris provides technical leadership in system infrastructure, maintenance, testing, and wider stakeholder engagement.

As Business Development lead; Chris holds a BEng (Hons) in Engineering Management and is an Incorporated Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He applies his deep technical knowledge to turn complex concepts into practical solutions and leads on client engagement, technical scoping, and delivers assurance solutions for AI and autonomous systems by designing bespoke training programs to support ethical and sustainable AI adoption.
 
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How do we get started?

Start with a free 30-minute readiness consultation. We’ll discuss your current AI use (or plans), map your position against key assurance criteria, and explore where the risks and opportunities lie.