Company registration number- CE028466
Charity registration number.. 1198086
DIGIT
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Chapman Worth
Chcrtered Accountonts
Digit
Contents
Page
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activitie5 (including Income and Expenditure Account)
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure
Account)
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Statements
9-17
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvitles (includlng Income and Expendlture Account)
18-19
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Company No. CE028466
Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The object of the CIO is to advance the education of the public (and in particular but not
exclusively children and young people) in topics related to digital competency including codlng and
computational thinking and by providing andenabling active educational and technological
activities to enable them to develop their skills. capacities and capabilities.
Public Benefit
Digit is a not for profit, fully inclusive charity which focuses its servesschools and
communities across the UK and sometimes internationally. The charity provides a focu5 on
developing the digital skills of young people fromunderserved, underprivileged and
underrepresented communities to enable them to develop their digital skills, become discerning
users of technology and enhance their employability and digital prospects. This is achieved
through incommunity workshops. teacher and community leader training, provision of contextual
digital resources, grants and awards. Children benefit either directlythrough the work of the staff,
ambassadors, volunteers or indirectly through the upskilling of their youth, community leader or
teacher.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charitles
Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
A¢hlevement$ and Performance
Main Achievements
The charity has developed a strong network with schools and community groups,has provided
summer camps and a significant amount of teacher training. This has ensured that young people
from areas of high deprivation have had access to future digital skills training. The reach and
impact of this work has grown significantly during this period, and the charity was recently
shortlisted as national small charity of the year as a result.
Flnanclal Revlew
Reserves Pollcy
The charity has kept a reserve of 4 months of wages for staff In case required. Wlth a slgnlficant
amount of bids submitted during this period, the charity is expecting significant growth moving
forward.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr D Peaple
Ms S Saeed
Mr A Csizmadia
Mr G Poulson
Dr P Dimitriadi
MrT Lange
Ms J Price
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Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Charity Number
1198086
Company Number
CE028466
Prlnclpal Address
l Narborough Lane
East 1151ey
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 7LX
Registered Office
l Narborough Lane
East Ilsley
Newbury
8erkshire
RG20 7LX
Independent Examlner
Anna Chapman FCA
Chapman Worth Limited
Chartered Accountants
2 The Old Estate Yard
East Hendred
Wantage
Oxfordshlre
OX12 8JY
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Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Small Company Rules
Thls report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies
subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees, report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr D Peaple
Trustee
9 December 2025
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Digit
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 {"the 2006 Act").
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respert of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20 11
{'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Dirertions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 20 1 l Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination
because l am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is
one of the listed bodies.
have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act; or
2, the accounts do not accord with those records: or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requlrements of sectlon 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
appllcable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Anna Chapman FCA
9 December 2025
Chapman Worth Limited
Chartered Accountants
2 The Old Estate Yard
East Hendred
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 8JY
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statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
336.521
1,961
338.482
16.318 352,839
1,961
16,318 354,800
440,776
372
441,148
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
Governance costs
Charitable activity
Support costs
Grants
(1.680)
(1,680) (1,140)
(98.813)
(98,813) (54,897)
(105.832) (26.320) (132,152) <137,736)
(47.884)
(216) (48,100) (6,400)
(254.208) (26,537) (280,745) {200,173)
84,274
(10,219)
74,055 240,975
NET INCOME
Transfers between funds
16
(19,865)
64,409
15,304
5,085
(4,561)
69,494 240,975
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
349.750
470 350,220 109,245
16
414.159
5,555 419,714 350,220
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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Comparative Statement of Financial Artivities (including Income and Expenditure
Account)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
other trading activities
440,776
372
440,776
372
441,148
441,148
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
Governance costs
Charitable artivity
Support costs
Grants
(1,140)
{54,897)
(137.736)
(6,400)
(200,173)
240,975
(1,140)
(54,897)
{137,736)
(6,400)
{200,173)
240,975
NET INCOME
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
240.975
240,975
108.775
470 109,245
16
349.750
470 350,220
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet
As At 31 March 2025
2025
2024
UnrestrScted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Asset5
12
14.402
5,555
19.957
15,588
14,402
5,555
19,957
15,588
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
1,555
404,310 333,602
404.310
404,310
404.310 335,157
Creditors: Amounts Fallln9 Due
Within One Year
14
(4.553)
(4,553)
(525)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
(LIABILITIES)
399,757
399,757 334,632
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
414,159
5,555 419,714 350,220
NET ASSETS
414,159
5,555 419,714 350,220
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Funds
Unrestrlcted Funds
5.555
470
414,159 349,750
419,714 350,220
TOTAL FUNDS
16
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Balance Sheet (continued)
As At 31 March 2025
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit
under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit in accordance with
section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Mr D Peaple
Trustee
9 December 2025
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
General Information
Digit is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number
CE028466 and registered charity number 1198086. The registered office is l Narborough Lane, East
Ilsley. Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7LX.
Accountlng Pollcles
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102)
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019)" Financial
Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Incoming Resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions
have been met, the amounts can be measured rellably, and It Is probable that Income wlll be
received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has
been notified of the donation (such as legacies), unless performance conditions require deferral
of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or
deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation on a receivable basis.
Legacles are recognlsed on recelpt or otherwlse If the charity has been notlfied of an
impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not
known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
2.3. Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third party. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by artivity. The costs of each artivity are made up of the total of direct
costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct
costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which
contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single
activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or
constructive obligation to do so.
Charitable activities include expenditure associated with meeting its charitable objectives. This
includes the cost of grant making, and direct provision of charitable services.
Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of the charity and its assets and
are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2.4. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. Depreciation 15 provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed
assets, less their estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives on the following
bases-
Plant & Machinery
12010 Straight line
2.5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits
held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than
three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of
cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
Income from Donations and Legacies
2025
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Total
funds
funds
funds
Donations and gifts
Grants
222,178
114,343
336,521
222,178
130,661
352,839
16,318
16,318
2024
Total
funds
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
Donatlons and glfts
Grants
280.178
160,598
280,178
160,598
440,776
440,776
Income from Other Trading Artivities
2025
2024
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
Income from other tradlng activities
1,961
372
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Net Income/(Expenditure)
The net income is stated after charging/(crediting)-
2025
2024
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned
2,722
2,187
Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Grant
funding of Support
Activities
activities
costs
undertaken (see note
(see note
directly
8)
Total
Governance costs
Charitable activity
Support costs
Grant5
1,680
1,680
98,813
132,152
48,100
98.813
132,152
48,100
98,813
48,100
133,832
280,745
2024
Grant
funding of Support
Actlvltles
actlvltles
costs
undertaken (see note
(see note
dirertly
8)
Total
Governance costs
Charitable activity
Support costs
Grants
1,140
1,140
54,897
137,736
6,400
54,897
137,736
6.400
54,897
6.400
138,876
200,173
Grants Payable
2025
2024
Grants to
Grants to
Instltutlons Instltutlons
Grants
48.100
6.400
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Quay Primary School PTA
Swansea MAD
800
1,200
400
400
400
800
800
400
400
400
400
Harrow Way PTA
King David Primary School
South York Multi Academy Trus
Granton Primary School
Friends of Rowlands Gill Primary
Friends of Warmley Park
Heathlands School PTA
Longtown Parent Support
Cromar Future Group
1st Hersham Guides
4th Rossendale Newchurch Guides NA
Alban City School NA
Alderley Edge School for Girls
Ardleigh Green Junior School NA
Autism Support Kilkeel AIB (NI)
Beckstone Primary School NA
Bill Quay Primary School PTA NA
Bitwise Computing
Brimsham Grewwn School Fund
Brownie 147 Pack
Bucklnghamshlre Council NA
Budehaven Community School NA
Buxton School NA
Cairde Bhunscoil Bheanna Boirc NA
Carers In Bedfordshlre NA
Cheltenham Bournside School NA
Colerne C E Primary School
Commonweal parent teacher assoc NA
Crayke Home and School Association NA
Creavery PTA NA
Creem International NA
Eastcote School Parent Teacher NA
Flickernet Ltd NA
Friends of Arno Vale NA
Friends of Connor Downs Academy
Friends of Downview Primary School NA
Friends Of Hamilton MC
Friends of Mount HaiNke School NA
Friends of Scotts Association
1,200
400
400
400
400
800
800
400
400
1,200
400
800
400
400
400
1,200
800
1,200
400
800
400
1,200
400
400
400
400
400
1,200
400
800
400
1,200
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Friends o ST. Mark's School NA
Friends of Stratton Primary School NA
Friends of Truro Learning Academy NA
Fullerton House PTA NA
George Elliot Academy NA
King David Primary School NA
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Lace Hill Academy PTA NA
LBI - Pakeman JMI School
Llckey End First School Parents Ass NA
Neneaton Academy ULT NA MC
Newry Street Unlte NA
OHGS
Our Lady and St Chad Cathollc Acade NA
Our Lady of Lourdes HSA NA
Pardes House Grammar School NA
Penpol Friends Association
PWS Consulting
Rishworth School
Riverside Primary School
Serai Network CIC
Shine NA
South York Multi Academy Trust
St Colmcilles PTA NA
St Josephs Parent Teacher and Friends NA
St Michael and St Martin Primary NA
St Patricks Primary School NA
Stemette Futures MC
Summit Learning Trust NA
Swansea MAD NA
The Mountbatten School
The Oxford Trust NA
Thorn Grove County Primary NA
Thriftval Scout Group NA
Trinity Academy Cathedral NA
Ursuline H igh School Wimbledon
Wadebridge School NA
Warren Mead Schools PFA NA
ST Finians School Imprest NA
Window on the World NA
Woodstone Community Primary School
Yuvanis Foundation NA
1,200
400
400
1,200
1,200
400
400
1,200
1,200
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
1,200
400
800
1,200
1,200
400
800
400
400
800
400
800
400
400
900
400
400
400
400
400
800
1,200
400
1,200
400
400
48,100
6,400
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Support Costs
2025
Governance Support
costs
costs
Total
Employee costs:
Travel expenses
General administration:
Computer software, consumables and maintenance
Insurance
Printing
Advertising and marketing costs
Independent examiner's fees
Professional fees
Bank charges
Other office costs
Depreciation..
Depreciatlon of plant and machlnery
6,533
6,533
9,212
2,319
211
6,777
9,212
2,319
211
6,777
1,680
83,649
25
20,704
1.680
83,649
25
20,704
2,722
132,152
2,722
133,832
1,680
2024
Governance Support
costs
costs
Total
General administration:
Independent examiner's fees
Professional fees
Other office costs
Depreciation..
Depreciation of plant and machinery
1,140
1,140
88,166
47,383
88,166
47,383
2,187
137,736
2,187
1.140
138,876
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Independent Examiner's Remuneration
2025
2024
Independent examination of the financial statements
Other assurance service5
Tax advisory services
Other financial services
1,680
1,140
1,680
1,140
io. staff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other penslon costs
92,328
3,609
2,372
98,309
40,954
io,ioi
3,842
54,897
No employees recelved employee benefits (excludlng employer penslon costs) for the reportlng
period of more than £60,000.
I l. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 2 {2024: 2)
12. Tanglble Assets
Plant &
Machlnery
Cost
As at l April 2024
Additions
17.775
7,091
24,866
As at 31 March 2025
Depreciation
As at l April 2024
Provided during the period
As at 31 March 2025
2,187
2,722
4,909
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025
19,957
As at l April 2024
15,588
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
13. Debtors
2025
2024
Due wlthln one year
Trade debtors
1,555
14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025
2024
Other creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
496
2,377
1,680
4,553
525
525
IS. Penslon Commltments
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme
are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to the statement of financial activltles In respect of defined contrlbutlon
schemes was £2,372 <2024: £3,842),
At the balance sheet date contributions of £496 were due to the fund and are Sncluded In creditors.
16. Movement In Funds
Asat31
March
2025
Asati
April 2024 Income
Expendlture Transfers
Unrestrlcted funds
General..
General unrestrlcted fund
Restricted funds
Restrlcted fund
349,750
338,482
{254,208) (19,865)
414,159
470
16,318
(26,537)
15,304
5,555
Total funds
350.220
354.800
(280.745)
(4,561)
419,714
Asat31
March
2024
Asatl
April 2023 Income
Expenditure
Unrestrlcted funds
General..
General unrestritted fund
Restricted funds
108.775
441,148
(200,173)
349,750
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Restricted fund
470
470
Total funds
109.245
441.148
(200,173)
350,220
17. Transactlons wlth Trustees
Durlng the reportlng perlod, trustees were reimbursed for travel expenses Incurred whlle carrylng
out their duties on behalf of the organization.
The total reimbursement amounted to £1.648 (2024 . £0).
2025
2024
Travel
1,648
Number of trustees reimbursed for expenses during the year was 2 (2024: 0)
18. Related Party Dlsclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require dlsclosure, except
thos disclosed in the transactions with Trustees note.
19. Company Ilmlted by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company* in the event
of a wlnding up, such an amount as may be reqUId not exceeding £1.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Total
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donatlons and legacles
Donations and gifts
Grants
222,178
130,661
280,178
160,598
352,839
440,776
Other tradlng actlvltles
Income from other trading activities
1,961
1,961
372
372
354,800
441,148
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charltable Actlvltles:
Governance costs
Independent examiner's fees
(1,680)
(1,680)
(1,140)
(1,140)
Charltable artlvlty
Fundraising
Wage5 and salaries
Employers Nl
Employer5 pensions - defined contribution Schemes
(504)
(92,328> (40,954)
(3,609) (10,101)
(2,372}
(3,842)
(98,813) (54,897)
Support costs
Travel expenses
Computer software, consumables and maintenance
Insurance
Printing
Advertising and marketing costs
Professional fees
Bank charges
Other office costs
Depreciation of plant and machinery
(6,533)
(9,212)
(2,319)
(211)
{6,777)
(83,649) (88,166)
{25}
(20,704) (47,383)
{2,722)
(2.187)
(132,152) {137,736)
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
(continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Grants
Grants to institutions
(48,100)
(48,100)
(6,400)
(6,400)
(280,745) {200,173)
NET INCOME
74,055
240,975
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