Charities want to go digital but skills aren’t keeping pace

New data shows a clear link between strategy and confidence, but most charities are still in the early stages of building digital capability.

Jul 10, 2025
Charities want to go digital but skills aren’t keeping pace
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More than half of UK charities (56%) are still at an early stage of digital development, according to the newly released 2025 Charity Digital Skills Report. While 81% say they use digital tools in their everyday work, that confidence falls away when it comes to strategic thinking, AI use and emerging trends.