Digital Pipeline

Also known as: Computers 4 Africa, Computers 4 Charity - Incorporating Computers 4 Africa, Computers 4 Charity, Caring for Climate and Community

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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£525,424

Latest Expenditure

£588,411

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £42,472

Charitable Activities £482,941

Other Trading £0

Investments £11

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £562,238

Raising Funds £26,173

Governance £500

Grants to Institutions £514

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£525,424	£588,411	£562,238	-£48,948	£0	14 / 5
2023	£445,048	£461,668				0 / 3
2022	£406,468	£396,660				0 / 5
2021	£217,509	£179,473				0 / 8
2020	£231,107	£219,502				0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Digital Pipeline

What does Digital Pipeline do?

How much income did Digital Pipeline report in 2024?

Digital Pipeline reported total income of £525k and reported expenditure of £588k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Digital Pipeline?

Digital Pipeline has a program ratio of 107.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Digital Pipeline registered as a charity?

Digital Pipeline was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2007 as charity number 1118674. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Digital Pipeline?

Digital Pipeline is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Digital Pipeline operate?

Digital Pipeline operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Digital Pipeline a registered charity?

Yes — Digital Pipeline is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118674.