DIGITAL PIPELINE
Digital Pipeline helps alleviate poverty by providing access to computer equipment for the poorest schools and projects in the UK and the developing world. As a consequence we also promote conservation, protection & improvement of the environment through the re-use of ICT equipment.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £62,987 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling into a deficit of £83,949. Despite this financial loss, the trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from our charitable activities increased from £397,005 to £482,941 for the year.” — page 9
“Expenditure on raising funds was reduced from the previous year £26,173 (2023: £35,575).” — page 9
“Unrestricted reserves as of 31st December 2024 was in deficit by £83,949 although the Trustees aim to accumulate unrestricted funds equal to three months operating costs.” — page 9
“Donations, grants and other financial support received without conditions totalling £159,950 (2023: £127,000) were received during the year from Trustees and Senior Management and from entities connected with the Trustees and Senior Management.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/07/2013)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £525k | £588k |
| 31/12/2023 | £445k | £462k |
| 31/12/2022 | £406k | £397k |
| 31/12/2021 | £218k | £179k |
| 31/12/2020 | £231k | £220k |
Common questions
Is DIGITAL PIPELINE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £62,987 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling into a deficit of £83,949. Despite this financial loss, the trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | 1 | £438k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| BRIDGEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS | 1 | £46k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £17k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE MAHORO CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE MARY ROBERTSON TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- Digital Poverty Alliance
- THE PIPA FOUNDATION
- CHARITY DIGITAL TRUST
- DIGITAL ADVANTAGE
- Pipal Tree
- EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL PIPELINE | £525k | — | 0 | below | 5.0% | no doubt |
| Digital Poverty Alliance | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PIPA FOUNDATION | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITY DIGITAL TRUST | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DIGITAL ADVANTAGE | £1.3m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Pipal Tree | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |