Charity Digital Trust

Charity Digital Trust (charity number 1133179) is a United Kingdom-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering charities and not-for-profit organisations by leveraging technology to accelerate their missions. Established with the goal of enhancing the way charities operate and collaborate, the Trust provides support, guidance, and access to digital tools and resources tailored specifically for the charitable sector.

Mission and Activities

The organisation focuses on enabling charities to improve their service delivery and organisational efficiency through the strategic use of technology. Charity Digital Trust works in partnership with commercial and voluntary organisations to facilitate access to discounted and donated software and hardware, digital training, and resources. These services help charities overcome digital barriers, improve communications, and enhance fundraising capabilities.

One of the hallmark initiatives under Charity Digital Trust’s umbrella is the Charity Digital Exchange, the UK’s only dedicated platform providing charities with access to discounted and donated software. This platform allows charities to acquire vital digital tools at reduced costs, enabling them to better serve their beneficiaries and work more effectively.

In addition to technology access, Charity Digital Trust offers educational content including webinars, podcasts, videos, and articles designed to help charity professionals stay informed about the latest digital trends and best practices. The organisation also hosts free online events aimed at promoting collaborative service delivery and placing service users at the centre of conversations about digital transformation within the charity sector.

Governance and Staff

The Trust is governed by a board of eight trustees and employs a staff of approximately 19 individuals. Among its team are several employees receiving salaries in the £60,000 to £110,000 range, reflecting the specialist skills required to manage its digital and sector-focused initiatives.

Impact

Charity Digital Trust serves over a quarter of a million charity professionals across the UK, making it a significant influence in the digital transformation of the charitable landscape. By providing not only technology access but also guidance and community support, the Trust helps charities deliver better services with the resources they have, fostering innovation and collaboration throughout the sector.

This summary reflects Charity Digital Trust’s ongoing commitment to supporting UK charities through digital means, helping them achieve greater impact and sustainability by embracing technology[1][2][3][4][5].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4045893 [2] https://charitydigital.org.uk [3] https://www.charitydigitalexchange.org/about [4] https://www.techsoupeurope.org/partners/charity_digital/ [5] https://www.charitydigitalexchange.org