Kent Enterprise Trust
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £55 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £82,846. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy of keeping two to three months' running costs in reserve, and the actual unrestricted reserves at year-end were £1,862.
What the accounts disclose
“The company endeavours to keep at least two to three months’ running costs in reserve to allow for late receipt of income.” — page 4
“Employment costs include re-charges from Thanet Community Development Trust Ltd totaling £8,215” — page 16
Trustees
- RICHARD JOHN CHAPMANchair
- BARBARA ANN SIMS
- KEITH SINGLE
- Ralph Christopher Hoult
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £83k | £83k |
| 31/03/2024 | £113k | £113k |
| 31/03/2023 | £121k | £121k |
| 31/03/2022 | £81k | £80k |
| 31/03/2021 | £143k | £864k |
Common questions
Is Kent Enterprise Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £55 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £82,846. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy of keeping two to three months' running costs in reserve, and the actual unrestricted reserves at year-end were £1,862. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Kent Enterprise Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Kent Enterprise Trust as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LAWSON TRUST CIO, THE TRUEMARK TRUST, BETTER COMMUNITY BUSINESS NETWORK LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £14k | Smaller Grants |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £5k | Other grants |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| BETTER COMMUNITY BUSINESS NETWORK LIMITED | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Education and Training |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Round One - Projects for improving employment prospects for people with disabilities |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Education and Training |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Friendship club for disadvantaged residents of East Kent. |
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £750 | Joanies Fund |
| THE TORY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — | |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/11/2025 | £20k | First Aid for All |
| Postcode Lottery | 07/03/2025 | £20k | Millionaire Street 2025 03w3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/09/2024 | £20k | Community Connections |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2023 | £10k | First Aid for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/12/2021 | £10k | New Beginnings |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2021 | £10k | Herne Bay Job Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/07/2018 | £10k | Community Gardening (Herne Bay) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/09/2015 | £7k | Improving Lives |