Raspberry Pi Foundation
Notable UK charityThe object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects
Activities & Mission
The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects
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 Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £233,304,000 | £120,065,000 | £14,903,000 | £214,214,000 | £11,653,000 | 232 / 5904 |
| 2023 | £220,992,765 | £207,411,230 | £12,051,317 | £125,111,979 | £122,351,813 | 244 / 3364 |
| 2022 | £157,262,030 | £151,064,960 | £11,678,412 | £90,389,463 | £86,677,290 | 249 / 6500 |
| 2021 | £112,663,267 | £101,823,872 | £11,260,781 | £80,747,924 | £71,093,302 | 226 / 15000 |
| 2020 | £95,818,848 | £88,719,833 | £9,488,493 | £36,714,896 | £36,318,795 | 203 / 17000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Raspberry Pi Foundation
What does Raspberry Pi Foundation do?
The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects
How much income did Raspberry Pi Foundation report in 2024?
Raspberry Pi Foundation reported total income of £233.30m and reported expenditure of £120.06m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Raspberry Pi Foundation?
Raspberry Pi Foundation has a program ratio of 13.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Raspberry Pi Foundation registered as a charity?
Raspberry Pi Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 2009 as charity number 1129409. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Raspberry Pi Foundation?
Raspberry Pi Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr John Lazar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Raspberry Pi Foundation operate?
Raspberry Pi Foundation operates across 5 areas, including India, Ireland, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Raspberry Pi Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Raspberry Pi Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129409.
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