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First Universal Enterprises Limited

Also known as: Fuel

To relieve poverty hardship by providing education, training and advice and assistance to those in need of such services by reason of their social and economic circumstances. FUEL seeks to transform lives by helping those most in need to gain fulfilling and sustainable employment.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve poverty hardship by providing education, training and advice and assistance to those in need of such services by reason of their social and economic circumstances. FUEL seeks to transform lives by helping those most in need to gain fulfilling and sustainable employment.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£439,015
Latest Expenditure
£510,527

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,112,503
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £1,476

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,113,928
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,332
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,184,879
£1,113,928£1,113,928£326,984£225,26229 / 0
2024
£439,015
£510,5270 / 0
2023
£984,192
£994,746£994,746£255,803£224,98029 / 2
2022
£870,906
£881,632£881,632£282,259£029 / 1
2021
£857,065
£880,159£880,159£306,134£029 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about First Universal Enterprises Limited

What does First Universal Enterprises Limited do?

To relieve poverty hardship by providing education, training and advice and assistance to those in need of such services by reason of their social and economic circumstances. FUEL seeks to transform lives by helping those most in need to gain fulfilling and sustainable employment.

How much income did First Universal Enterprises Limited report in 2024?

First Universal Enterprises Limited reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was First Universal Enterprises Limited registered as a charity?

First Universal Enterprises Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2011 as charity number 1141054. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs First Universal Enterprises Limited?

First Universal Enterprises Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does First Universal Enterprises Limited operate?

First Universal Enterprises Limited operates across 2 areas: Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

Is First Universal Enterprises Limited a registered charity?

Yes — First Universal Enterprises Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141054.

Details

Address
First Universal Enterprises Ltd
Unit 7
Ellesmere Business Park
Ellesmere Crescent
NOTTINGHAM
NG5 1DX
Registration Date
1 April 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012496
Charity Number
1141054

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Trustees

ADRIAN MCGREGOR
COLIN BERNARD
Donovan Johnson

Also Known As

  • Fuel

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