Kent Enterprise Trust
Analysis
Kent Enterprise Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in October 1984, 42 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 01816116). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Kent Enterprise Trust reported income of £106k and spending of £106k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £81k to £106k (+31%), an average of +6.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Kent Enterprise Trust sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kinamba Community Project (£105k), Tick Finance Ltd (£106k) and 2nd Copythorne (Stanley's Own) Scout Group (£105k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Founded in 1983 Kent Enterprise Trust continues its mission in support of the disadvantaged and vulnerable in East Kent. We work to increase peoples' skills, counter social isolation and move people into or nearer to employment or starting their own business. From our purpose built conference and training centre we deliver a wide range of free training courses supported by multiple funders.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kinamba Community Project | Ulverston | £105k |
| Tick Finance Ltd | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £106k |
| 2nd Copythorne (Stanley's Own) Scout Group | Southampton | £105k |
| Media Matters for Women UK | Surrey | £106k |