Ppma Business Education Skills Training
Also known as: Automate BEST
To advance the education of the public in the subject of engineering.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of the public in the subject of engineering.
Grants
Ppma Business Education Skills Training is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £163,329
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £101,494 | £163,329 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £500,000 | £158,415 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £55,001 | £71,269 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £112,946 | £32,024 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £41,629 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ppma Business Education Skills Training
What does Ppma Business Education Skills Training do?
To advance the education of the public in the subject of engineering.
How much income did Ppma Business Education Skills Training report in 2025?
Ppma Business Education Skills Training reported total income of £101k and reported expenditure of £163k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ppma Business Education Skills Training registered as a charity?
Ppma Business Education Skills Training was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2014 as charity number 1156041. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Ppma Business Education Skills Training?
Ppma Business Education Skills Training is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD LITTLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ppma Business Education Skills Training operate?
Ppma Business Education Skills Training operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Ppma Business Education Skills Training a registered charity?
Yes — Ppma Business Education Skills Training is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156041.
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Also Known As
- Automate BEST
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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