The East Durham Employability Trust
Analysis
The East Durham Employability Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterlee. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07746913). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2025, The East Durham Employability Trust reported income of £926k and spending of £859k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £512k to £926k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income rose by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The East Durham Employability Trust sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The National Flood Forum (£921k), Worcester Wheels (£931k) and Voluntary Action Cumbria (£914k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. It employed 15 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.1%
- Charitable activities 100%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
The Employability Trust aims to maximise the potential of young people and add value to industry by responsively developing skills and attitudes to match local industry needs. Through contracts with local organisations we offer NEETs vital practical work experience and training to build confidence and enhance skills with the aim of securing sustainable employment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The National Flood Forum | Worcestershire | £921k |
| Worcester Wheels | Worcester | £931k |
| Voluntary Action Cumbria | Redhills | £914k |
| Tomorrow's Women | Merseyside | £950k |