THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE LIMITED
TEC designs enterprising education projects for all, in particular, those from disadvantaged backgrounds or communities in the UK and in Europe. We raise the profile of enterprise as a tool for self-development and achievement by designing creating innovative projects which explore pathways for individuals, communities and organisations so they can start or enhance their journey to success.
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THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITHIN THE AREA OF GREATER MANCHESTER WITH THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS:- A)THE RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUCH WAYS AS MIGHT BE THOUGHT FIT; B)THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT;C)THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;D)THE RELIEF IF THOSE IN NEED IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP:- (I)IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS, OR (II)TO EXISTING BUSINESSES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £170,080 and free reserves of £72,844 at the year end. The trustees consider these reserves to be in adherence with their policy target of approximately six months' expenditure, which equates to around £62,500. The charity reported a net expenditure of £3,318 for the year and confirmed it is operating on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“In addition, during the year, the charity incurred wage costs totalling £24,800 (2024: £22,267), relating to an employee of the charity who is closely connected to a trustee.” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Volunteers: 15
- Government income: £102,798 — contracts £89,169 (6), grants £13,629 (1); 85% of the £121,109 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Volunteers: 8
- Government income: £68,774 — contracts £55,145 (5), grants £13,629 (1); 59% of the £116,701 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £59,574 — contracts £59,574 (3); 53% of the £111,357 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- DAVE WRIGHT
- Tracy Harrison
- alison hornsby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £121k | £124k |
| 31/07/2024 | £117k | £125k |
| 31/07/2023 | £111k | £111k |
| 31/07/2022 | £163k | £115k |
| 31/07/2021 | £123k | £99k |
Common questions
Is THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £170,080 and free reserves of £72,844 at the year end. The trustees consider these reserves to be in adherence with their policy target of approximately six months' expenditure, which equates to around £62,500. The charity reported a net expenditure of £3,318 for the year and confirmed it is operating on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2025 | £17k | Kirklees Community Garden |
| Sport England | 05/03/2025 | £9k | Running wild with horses |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/01/2023 | £27k | "Naturally Enterprising on the Kirklees History trail" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2022 | £10k | Marvelously Managing Menopause |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2021 | £10k | Naturally Enterprising |
| Sport England | 23/11/2018 | £4k | Construction of an additional outdoor education centre |
| Sport England | 24/07/2018 | £55k | Construction of an additional outdoor education centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2015 | £7k | Country Community Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2014 | £6k | The Naturally Enterprising Centre |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £152k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £129k |
| LSEG Foundation | 1 | £26k |
| THE HOTSPUR TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| PS FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE ENVIRONMENT CENTRE (TEC)
- EDHEC CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE, MARKETS AND ETHICS
- THORNTON EDUCATION TRUST ("TET")
- The Centre For Entrepreneurs
- THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY BOARD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE LIMITED | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENVIRONMENT CENTRE (TEC) | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDHEC CHARITABLE TRUST | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | 1.4% | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE, MARKETS AND ETHICS | £690k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORNTON EDUCATION TRUST ("TET") | £51k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Centre For Entrepreneurs | £357k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |