Digital Poverty Alliance
Also known as: E-Learning Foundation, Learning Foundation
To further education through encouraging and enabling the adoption of information,learning and communications technologies in schools and in the home on a basis of equity of access to all with special regard to the education needs, including the provision of information, advice and funding support of those who have social or economic disadvantage or who have a disability.
Activities & Mission
To further education through encouraging and enabling the adoption of information,learning and communications technologies in schools and in the home on a basis of equity of access to all with special regard to the education needs, including the provision of information, advice and funding support of those who have social or economic disadvantage or who have a disability.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,849,149 | £1,767,028 | £1,727,012 | £256,490 | £0 | 9 / 12 |
| 2024 | £1,605,962 | £1,967,952 | £1,954,838 | £174,369 | £0 | 9 / 90 |
| 2023 | £1,818,545 | £2,167,972 | £2,140,011 | £536,359 | £391,657 | 10 / 90 |
| 2022 | £2,139,125 | £2,368,044 | £2,355,477 | £885,786 | £478,647 | 5 / 80 |
| 2021 | £2,351,650 | £1,403,101 | £1,401,354 | £1,114,705 | £848,491 | 5 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Digital Poverty Alliance
What does Digital Poverty Alliance do?
To further education through encouraging and enabling the adoption of information,learning and communications technologies in schools and in the home on a basis of equity of access to all with special regard to the education needs, including the provision of information, advice and funding support of those who have social or economic disadvantage or who have a disability.
How much income did Digital Poverty Alliance report in 2025?
Digital Poverty Alliance reported total income of £1.85m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Digital Poverty Alliance?
Digital Poverty Alliance has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Digital Poverty Alliance registered as a charity?
Digital Poverty Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 2001 as charity number 1086306. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Digital Poverty Alliance?
Digital Poverty Alliance is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Taylor Bethel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Digital Poverty Alliance operate?
Digital Poverty Alliance operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Digital Poverty Alliance a registered charity?
Yes — Digital Poverty Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086306.
Details
86-90 PAUL STREET
LONDON
EC2A 4NE
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Also Known As
- E-Learning Foundation
- Learning Foundation
- Digital Poverty Alliance
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated