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The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRaspberry Pi Foundation is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £233M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 20 community reviews with an average rating of 3.7/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.1/5 based on 20 reviews.
Raspberry Pi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Raspberry Pi Foundation is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Raspberry Pi Foundation has £233M in annual revenue. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Raspberry Pi Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £233M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Raspberry Pi Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Raspberry Pi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 12% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.1/5. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects Raspberry Pi Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Raspberry Pi Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £233M is well above the peer average of £790K.
Raspberry Pi Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (11)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralRugged Modular Cyberdeck #piday #raspberrypi - Adafruit
Raspberry Pi Zero 2W Pwnagotchi Case – Waveshare e-Paper + X306 UPS #3DPrinting #3DThursday - Adafruit
Raspberry Pi Zero 2W Rugged Snap-Fit Case – Keychain-Ready #3DThursday #3DPrinting - Adafruit
5 reasons the "cheaper" Raspberry Pi rivals are often a waste of money - How-To Geek
$60 kit transforms the Raspberry Pi 4/5 into a DIN Rail industrial computer with isolated RS232, RS485, and CAN Bus - CNX Software
AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss - BBC
Pi Slate – A Raspberry Pi 5 handheld Linux cyberdeck with a 5-inch 1280×720 touchscreen display - CNX Software
Raspberry Pi wants Windows admins to Connect – or it might pull the plug - The Register
Raspberry Pi OS ends open-door policy for sudo - The Register
Orange Pi Zero 3W – An Allwinner A733 SBC in Raspberry Pi Zero form factor - CNX Software
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Donor reviews (20)
3.7 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Great source of Raspberry pi resources and information.
Trustpilot
It's a great resource for a great product.
Trustpilot
forget your apples and your microsofts and your huawies (or however you spell it), the real future of tech lies with these guys. no bs, no frills and no god-complex. simple innovation that can really help just about anyone, anywhere in the world.keep doing what you do, it's gonna make a difference
Trustpilot
Great company, very happy with their products!
Trustpilot
I've been using Raspberry Pi computers since version 1, still have that one in my car as Bluetooth receiver. I love your products. I use several of them in my home for automation. I have bought about 40 Pis over the years, for my friends, their kids, donated to school.But what you did there has completely ruined my trust in you. You installed Microsoft non-free repository in all my Pi computers, with GPG key, without my consent, without any changelog. Trust and security is paramount. I don't understand why my CCTV camera with Raspberry Pi, totally headless will from now on ask Microsoft server for updates, where its not even possible to run their non-free software on headless Raspberry Pi anyway. And another thing I don't use this software so I never needed their closed source repo in the first place.As soon as I discovered this I told all my friends about it. I am done with you guys, I will move to other Operating System as you are not trustworthy. You did this now, you will do it again, money corrupts. I don't know how much Microsoft has paid you. But know this, you won't be getting any more money off me.
Trustpilot
They make pretty cool stuff. The last Pi I bought was the Pi 4, and it performs admirably well (for a $55 computer/SBC).
Trustpilot
Raspberry Pis are brilliant! They are great for coding as well as just general work! They can be a very good replacement for a windows pc if you buy a Pi 400 or a Pi 4 model B with 8GB of ram, both with at least a 50GB micro sd card! I love my raspberry pi! I use it at least once a week and if i browse the web - I use FireFox or Chromium on my raspberry pi! For a £30 - £100 computer it is amazing!!!
Trustpilot
Amazing! Raspberry Pi computers work well and are cheap! At the price point, I say buy one now! I own a Raspberry Pi Zero W.
Trustpilot
Great Company, Great Hardware, Great Software, Great userbase, great everything. If your thinking about getting a raspberry Pi, just do it.
Trustpilot
Raspberry Pi is excellent.As an educational tool for people starting out and for professionals alike. It is very versatile and user friendly.
Trustpilot
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 20 verified review(s) on file.
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Quick facts about Raspberry Pi Foundation
- What is Raspberry Pi Foundation?
- Raspberry Pi Foundation is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects
- When was Raspberry Pi Foundation founded?
- Raspberry Pi Foundation was founded in 2009.
- Where is Raspberry Pi Foundation located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Raspberry Pi Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 12% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Raspberry Pi Foundation trustworthy?
- Raspberry Pi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Raspberry Pi Foundation's website?
- https://www.raspberrypi.org
- Are donations to Raspberry Pi Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.