Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD
Also known as: Sandwell Women's Enterprise Development Agency, Sweda
SWEDA's primary objective is 'for the relief of unemployment for the public benefit'. It is SWEDA's mission to be an independent and authoritative advocate to support disadvantaged people across Sandwell and the Black Country towards employment and/or self-employment. Our vision is that all deprived communities have access to equal opportunities for employment
Activities & Mission
SWEDA's primary objective is 'for the relief of unemployment for the public benefit'. It is SWEDA's mission to be an independent and authoritative advocate to support disadvantaged people across Sandwell and the Black Country towards employment and/or self-employment. Our vision is that all deprived communities have access to equal opportunities for 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 81% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £587,963 | £446,654 | £446,654 | £580,165 | £483,676 | 15 / 5 |
| 2024 | £451,401 | £333,091 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £352,699 | £292,704 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £321,935 | £295,497 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2021 | £431,964 | £311,521 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD
What does Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD do?
SWEDA's primary objective is 'for the relief of unemployment for the public benefit'. It is SWEDA's mission to be an independent and authoritative advocate to support disadvantaged people across Sandwell and the Black Country towards employment and/or self-employment. Our vision is that all deprived communities have access to equal opportunities for employment
How much income did Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD report in 2025?
Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD reported total income of £588k and reported expenditure of £447k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD?
Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD has a program ratio of 76.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD registered as a charity?
Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 2014 as charity number 1158859. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD?
Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Inniss. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD operate?
Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD operates across 4 areas: Birmingham City, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.
Is Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Skills Work And Enterprise Development Agency LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158859.
Details
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHURCH STREET
WEST BROMWICH
WEST MIDLANDS
B70 8RP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sandwell Women's Enterprise Development Agency
- Sweda
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated