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Vital Hardware

We are on a mission to equip and empower a new generation of diverse talent for UK agencies; giving the most promising people living in disadvantaged communities fair access to creative careers, and helping to close the diversity gap in the UK's creative industry.

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Activities & Mission

We are on a mission to equip and empower a new generation of diverse talent for UK agencies; giving the most promising people living in disadvantaged communities fair access to creative careers, and helping to close the diversity gap in the UK's creative industry.

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

Latest Income
£3,261
Latest Expenditure
£1,432

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 43.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 43.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£3,261
£1,4320 / 1
2024
£3,360
£1,4210 / 1
2023
£5,019
£1,2690 / 1
2022
£200
£710 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Vital Hardware

What does Vital Hardware do?

We are on a mission to equip and empower a new generation of diverse talent for UK agencies; giving the most promising people living in disadvantaged communities fair access to creative careers, and helping to close the diversity gap in the UK's creative industry.

How much income did Vital Hardware report in 2025?

Vital Hardware reported total income of £3k and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vital Hardware registered as a charity?

Vital Hardware was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2021 as charity number 1194319. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Vital Hardware?

Vital Hardware is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Philipson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vital Hardware operate?

Vital Hardware operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vital Hardware a registered charity?

Yes — Vital Hardware is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194319.

Details

Address
100 LEONARD STREET
LONDON
EC2A 4RH
Registration Date
4 May 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5175497
Charity Number
1194319

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Trustees

Thomas Philipson Chair
Mark Lawrence Saunders
NICK RAPPOLT

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