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Association For Learning Technology

Also known as: Alt

ALT's mission is to ensure that the use of Learning Technology is effective and efficient, informed by research and practice, and grounded in an understanding of the underlying technologies, their capabilities and the situations into which they are placed. We pursue our mission by improving practice, promoting research and influencing policy.

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Activities & Mission

ALT's mission is to ensure that the use of Learning Technology is effective and efficient, informed by research and practice, and grounded in an understanding of the underlying technologies, their capabilities and the situations into which they are placed. We pursue our mission by improving practice, promoting research and influencing policy.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£473,704
Latest Expenditure
£508,794

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £150,405
Charitable Activities £350,778
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,458
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £513,051
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,671
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£473,704
£508,7940 / 300
2024
£502,641
£513,051£513,051£129,315£129,3157 / 300
2023
£459,836
£463,6490 / 300
2022
£308,574
£297,9840 / 350
2021
£239,164
£330,3340 / 350

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Association For Learning Technology

What does Association For Learning Technology do?

ALT's mission is to ensure that the use of Learning Technology is effective and efficient, informed by research and practice, and grounded in an understanding of the underlying technologies, their capabilities and the situations into which they are placed. We pursue our mission by improving practice, promoting research and influencing policy.

How much income did Association For Learning Technology report in 2025?

Association For Learning Technology reported total income of £474k and reported expenditure of £509k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Association For Learning Technology registered as a charity?

Association For Learning Technology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2015 as charity number 1160039. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Association For Learning Technology?

Association For Learning Technology is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Keith Smyth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Association For Learning Technology operate?

Association For Learning Technology operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Association For Learning Technology a registered charity?

Yes — Association For Learning Technology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160039.

Details

Address
3 Bignell Park Barns
Chesterton
Oxfordshire
OX26 1TD
Registration Date
20 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5055760
Charity Number
1160039

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Trustees

Keith Smyth Chair
David Hopkins
David White
Matthew Cornock
Natalie Lafferty
Puiyin Wong
Sharon Flynn
Shonagh Douglas

Also Known As

  • Alt

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