# IDEA FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1189865
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 9, 2020
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1189865


## Contact

- **Address:** 66 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, LONDON
- **Postcode:** WC2A 3LH
- **Phone:** 07392091597
- **Email:** support@idea.org.uk
- **Website:** https://idea.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL, IN PARTICULAR IN THE SUBJECTS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY PROVIDING ONLINE TOOLS TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN THESE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.

**Activities:** iDEA Foundation helps people develop digital and enterprise skills, discover new talents and gain digital confidence, for free.  iDEA learners work through modules online to be rewarded with digital badges and points which are collected, and count towards achieving the Bronze, Silver or Gold Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £389476 | £286901 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £105785 | £321179 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £191110 | £357488 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £560412 | £374349 | £555803 | 3 |
| March 31, 2021 | £621623 | £251882 | £369740 | 2 |



## Trustees

- **Professor Robert Anthony Cryan CBE FIET** (Chair) — appointed May 6, 2020
- Dr Paul Michael Needham — appointed Jan. 5, 2026
- Richard William James Parry — appointed May 6, 2020
- Toni Claire Allen — appointed Jan. 5, 2026