UK Controlled Environment User's Group
Analysis
UK Controlled Environment User's Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in March 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending July 2025, UK Controlled Environment User's Group reported income of £25k and spending of £22k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £7,264 to £25k (+249%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 296%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, UK Controlled Environment User's Group sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Trafford Sea Cadets (£25k), Seabridge Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£25k) and Manton Preschool Association (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity organises local and international CE meetings and offers a limited number of bursary awards to help with attendance. It provides a pool of experts on controlled environment construction, use and management for organisations who request it. The charity loans out an instrument package for calibrating light sensors. The charity provides training, guidance and workshops on CE operation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Trafford Sea Cadets | Altrincham | £25k |
| Seabridge Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Newcastle | £25k |
| Manton Preschool Association | Marlborough | £25k |
| Bede of Jarrow U3a | Jarrow | £25k |