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When the FT Consumer Editor Champions Your App: A Story of Paper Mountains and Digital Solutions

Written by CatherineAnn | Aug 11, 2025 10:51:50 AM

How 120kg of Paperwork Led to an Unexpected Endorsement

Sometimes the best validation comes from the most unexpected places. Last week, Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and regular contributor to ITV's Lorraine, shared her decluttering journey - and her unsolicited love for doqit.

The Paper Mountain Challenge

"120kg of paperwork." Let that sink in. That's the weight of a rugby prop forward, or 48 reams of paper.

It's also what Claer cleared out during her odyssey to go paperless.

The 'Cupboard of Doom'

We all have one - that space where paperwork goes to hide. Claer's mission to tackle hers resonated with so many because it's universally relatable. Her three-step approach proves that even the biggest paper mountains can be conquered:

  1. Commit to the clear-out
  2. Create accountability (via a WhatsApp support group)
  3. Implement a digital system for the future

In Claer's Words

"The ability to set reminders for when your insurance,

MOT and passport expire and see an overview

of what's coming up is well worth the money!"

... she shared on Instagram. Not an ad, not sponsored - just genuine appreciation for a solution that works.

Why This Matters

When someone who understands personal finance and consumer behavior as deeply as Claer finds value in your product, it's affirming. Because doqit was built for exactly this - to help people transform paper chaos into digital calm.

Beyond the Clear-Out

It's not about achieving perfect organisation. It's about:

  • Reducing mental load
  • Creating headspace
  • Getting time back
  • And yes, maybe reclaiming a cupboard or two!

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Inspired by Claer's WhatsApp accountability group, we're creating a doqit community group for mutual support and encouragement. Because sometimes all we need is a simple system and supportive community to make change happen. 

If you'd like to join, just email hello@doqit.io with you name and phone number - and pop WhatsApp in the subject.

Let's conquer those cupboards of doom together! 


PS If you'd like to Book a 20-minute session with me - I've three spaces still open for August to help you get organised for Autumn.




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About doqit:

doqit is a life admin platform born from real experience. Founded by Catherine Ann Reid, who understood firsthand the challenges of managing crucial documentation, doqit helps users store, organise, and access important documents securely. From medical records to education plans, insurance documents to household bills, doqit curates your chaos into organised simplicity. The app gives users peace of mind knowing everything they need is securely stored and instantly accessible.

Published: 11th August 2025