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The Access Foundation

To support organisations who have as a key objective the mitigation of the digital divide, by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people.To support charities who have been chosen or shortlisted as the Access Group charities of the year.To support charities who have a strong emotional connection with a member of staff of the Access

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Activities & Mission

To support organisations who have as a key objective the mitigation of the digital divide, by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people.To support charities who have been chosen or shortlisted as the Access Group charities of the year.To support charities who have a strong emotional connection with a member of staff of the Access

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£560,949
Latest Expenditure
£2,673,095

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 471.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £32,278
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £42,804
Investments £485,867
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,643,257
Raising Funds £29,838
Governance £8,975
Grants to Institutions £2,575,924
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£560,949
£2,673,095£2,643,257£13,867,397£02 / 0
2024
£389,391
£2,557,0450 / 0
2023
£18,466,026
£1,191,539£1,191,539£18,147,197£14,812,1611 / 0
2022
£1,515,241
£642,531£642,531£872,710£872,7100 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Access Foundation

What does The Access Foundation do?

To support organisations who have as a key objective the mitigation of the digital divide, by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people.To support charities who have been chosen or shortlisted as the Access Group charities of the year.To support charities who have a strong emotional connection with a member of staff of the Access

How much income did The Access Foundation report in 2025?

The Access Foundation reported total income of £561k and reported expenditure of £2.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Access Foundation registered as a charity?

The Access Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 2021 as charity number 1194267. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Access Foundation?

The Access Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT NEIL PARKINSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Access Foundation operate?

The Access Foundation operates across 7 areas, including Australia, Ireland, Malaysia and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Access Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Access Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194267.

Details

Address
THE ACCESS FOUNDATION
Armstrong Building
10 Oakwood Drive
Loughborough
LE11 3QF
Registration Date
28 April 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5176052
Charity Number
1194267

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Trustees

ROBERT NEIL PARKINSON Chair
IAN LITTLE
Also governs 2 other charities
Kevin Gregory Misselbrook
Manesh Rajanikant Patel
PIERS CASWELL MCLEISH

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