Digital Preservation Coalition
Latest income
£1.1m
Latest spending
£1.3m
Accounts read
FY2025
Form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £184,107 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £378,601. The trustees note that the cash reserve dropped below the stated policy threshold but was restored, and the charity is currently using a portion of reserves to maintain operations while reducing debtors. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated policy
“The cash reserve dropped below this threshold at the end of July 2026 but was restored again in August.” — page 14
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Payments to trustees: One Trustee of the charity receives remuneration for services as the Executive Director and not for the role of Trustee. The salary for the year ended 31 July 2025 was £64,557 (2024: £67,651) and employer pension contributions £24,521 (2024: £24,118).
“One Trustee of the charity receives remuneration for services as the Executive Director and not for the role of Trustee. The salary for the year ended 31 July 2025 was £64,557 (2024: £67,651) and employer pension contributions £24,521 (2024: £24,118).” — page 32
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Trading subsidiary: Digital Preservation Coalition (Australia) Pty
“In July 2025 we established a new wholly owned subsidiary company Digital Preservation Coalition (Australia) Pty (ABN 63686496659) to manage our business interests and employ staff in Australia.”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Independent examiner: TC Group
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.