The Unconnected Foundation
Analysis
The Unconnected Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Unconnected Foundation reported income of £988k and spending of £800k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £896k to £988k (+10%), an average of +3.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Unconnected Foundation sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pembrokeshire Frame Limited (£988k), BJS Foundation (£988k) and West London Centre for Counselling (£987k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 93% and donations and legacies 6.8%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £607k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 6.8%
- Charitable activities 93%
In the charity's own words
Over 3 billion people around the world don't have access to the internet. Without it children and women cannot access education or life changing opportunities. For refugees or those fleeing conflict or abuse, connectivity is essential for their safety.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pembrokeshire Frame Limited | Haverfordwest | £988k |
| BJS Foundation | London | £988k |
| West London Centre for Counselling | London | £987k |
| The Jim Ratcliffe Foundation | Lyndhurst | £988k |