TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
The charity delivers training to meet national skills strategies for employers and learners covering Apprenticeship programmes across a number of skill sectors (including engineering, automotive, construction, business administration and dental health) and Study Programmes (including a Military Preparation Programme) and other programmes designed to increase employability skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned a net deficit of £163,766 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £1,547,001. Per the trustees' report, reserves held were equivalent to 92 days of revenue, which is within the stated policy target of at least 90 days. The charity relies on a parental guarantee from its parent entity, the University of Lancashire, to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have determined that the Charity will maintain total reserves equivalent to at least 90 days’ revenue”
“A further donation from the latter of £1,200,000 (2024: £1,350,000) has provided financial security as we implement our sustainability strategy.”
“The Charity has obtained a parental guarantee from University of Lancashire to provide financial support for a period of at least 12 months from the approval of the financial statements.” — page 6
“A further donation from the latter of £1,200,000 (2024: £1,350,000) has provided financial security as we implement our sustainability strategy.”
“The Charity has obtained a parental guarantee from University of Lancashire to provide financial support for a period of at least 12 months from the approval of the financial statements.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Chris Stott — Chief Executive Officer
- Lisa Bloomfield — Director of Foundation
- Lillian Middlehurst — Head of Finance
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- David Taylorchair
- Bryan Jones
- George Charles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £6.4m | £6.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £6.6m | £6.8m |
| 31/07/2023 | £6.9m | £6.7m |
| 31/07/2022 | £6.7m | £7.0m |
| 31/07/2021 | £6.7m | £6.6m |
Common questions
Is TRAINING 2000 LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned a net deficit of £163,766 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £1,547,001. Per the trustees' report, reserves held were equivalent to 92 days of revenue, which is within the stated policy target of at least 90 days. The charity relies on a parental guarantee from its parent entity, the University of Lancashire, to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by KPMG LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £371k |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 1 | £226k |
Charities like this
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- DERWENT TRAINING ASSOCIATION
- PETA LIMITED
- TYNE NORTH TRAINING LIMITED
- WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAINING 2000 LIMITED | £6.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE OLDHAM ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £374k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | 5500.0% | no doubt |
| DERWENT TRAINING ASSOCIATION | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PETA LIMITED | £4.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TYNE NORTH TRAINING LIMITED | £1.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED | £816k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |