UPLANDS ENTERPRISE TRUST
UET is a Swindon based charity who's aim is to enable young people, regardless of their special educational needs, to shape their own future and contribute to their community; breaking down barriers towards disabled young people through meaningful community inclusion. Our mission is to create living and working opportunities, enable meaningful lives and support families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated £2,427,772 in income with total expenditure of £2,143,230, resulting in a net surplus. Free reserves stood at £928,533, which the Trustees confirmed were sufficient to cover approximately three months of running costs. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are confident that the trust can continue to operate with its reserves to reflect approximately 3 months of running costs.” — page 8
“The following transactions took place between the charity and Brunel Academies Trust (Brunel). The trustee, Mrs J Fieldwick, is CEO and trustee of Brunel Academies Trust. £0 (2024: £0) was charged from BAT to UET for time spent by Mrs J Fieldwick on assisting the charity.” — page 36
“The son of Trustees’ D and S Dinsey is employed by UET and earned £3,701 (2024: £3,425) for the year.” — page 36
“The following transactions took place between the charity and Brunel Academies Trust (Brunel). The trustee, Mrs J Fieldwick, is CEO and trustee of Brunel Academies Trust. £0 (2024: £0) was charged from BAT to UET for time spent by Mrs J Fieldwick on assisting the charity.” — page 36
“The son of Trustees’ D and S Dinsey is employed by UET and earned £3,701 (2024: £3,425) for the year.” — page 36
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/12/2022)
Trustees
- JACQUELINE ANITA FIELDWICK MBEchair
- Alan Stone
- Christopher Sims
- DEREK ALAN DINSEY
- Jeff Smith
- Philip Helme
- Susan Dinsey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.8m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £983k | £969k |
Common questions
Is UPLANDS ENTERPRISE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated £2,427,772 in income with total expenditure of £2,143,230, resulting in a net surplus. Free reserves stood at £928,533, which the Trustees confirmed were sufficient to cover approximately three months of running costs. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Regulatory Audit.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2023 | £10k | Refurbishment Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2019 | £10k | Developing a Skills for Work hub |