# THE BCS FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1202785
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** April 20, 2023
- **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=1202785


## Contact

- **Address:** 3 Newbridge Square, Swindon
- **Postcode:** SN1 1BY
- **Phone:** 01793417417
- **Email:** bcslegalteam@bcs.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1. TO PROMOTE THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF COMPUTING AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION THEREIN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT;2. TO PROMOTE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY WITHIN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, GRANTS AND SUCH OTHER RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR DISCRETION DETERMINE; AND3. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, BURSARIES, COACHING, AND MENTORING TO EQUIP AND ENTHUSE BENEFICIARIES TO PURSUE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR.

**Activities:** Provides funding and support from BCSs industrywide network, helping to ensure the next generation of tech specialists is diverse and inclusive




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Nzube Ufodike** (Chair) — appointed April 20, 2023
- Michael Skells — appointed Sept. 26, 2023
- Paul Smith — appointed June 17, 2025
- Professor Alastair David Irons — appointed April 20, 2023
- Rachel Elizabeth Steenson — appointed Oct. 10, 2023
- Sallianne Taylor — appointed June 17, 2025