The Centre For Entrepreneurs
The Centre for Entrepreneurs is an entrepreneurship foundation. We work to make the country more entrepreneurial.Our activities focus on advancing the entrepreneurship agenda for the UK, through:Delivering entrepreneurial development programmes;Researching the state of entrepreneurship and how to unlock potential in neglected groups;Building thriving entrepreneurial communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £52,597 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing its total funds to £154,363. The trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding the going concern basis of accounting, primarily due to the significant retained losses of £646,619 in the trading subsidiary, CFE Trading Ltd.
What the accounts disclose
“As part of the partnership agreement with Founders Forum Group (FFG), CFE received Gift in Kind benefits valued at £60,000 (2024 - £60,000). CFE paid FFG £Nil (2024 - £203) in respect of hospitality for the Founders Forum Summer Party. One trustee is also the CEO of Founders Forum.” — page 25
“Trading subsidiary CFE Trading Ltd Company registration number 11047500”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Oliver John Woodforde Pawlechair
- ANDREW JOY
- Carolyn Dawson
- DEIRDRE MARIE STIRLING
- Joanna Santinon
- Joseph Hubback
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £357k | £410k |
| 31/03/2024 | £479k | £644k |
| 31/03/2023 | £462k | £938k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.5m | £974k |
| 31/03/2021 | £894k | £974k |
Common questions
Is The Centre For Entrepreneurs financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £52,597 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing its total funds to £154,363. The trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding the going concern basis of accounting, primarily due to the significant retained losses of £646,619 in the trading subsidiary, CFE Trading Ltd. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds The Centre For Entrepreneurs?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Centre For Entrepreneurs as a grant recipient include THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION, LSEG Foundation, PS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £85k | |
| LSEG Foundation | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | |
| PS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | Educational |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £10k | |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | |
| LSEG Foundation | FY2022 | £600 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2019 | £150k | Centre for Entrepreneurs Refugee Entrepreneurship Programme Pilot Sche |