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The East Durham Employability Trust

Also known as: The Employability Trust

The Employability Trust aims to maximise the potential of young people and add value to industry by responsively developing skills and attitudes to match local industry needs. Through contracts with local organisations we offer NEETs vital practical work experience and training to build confidence and enhance skills with the aim of securing sustainable employment.

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Activities & Mission

The Employability Trust aims to maximise the potential of young people and add value to industry by responsively developing skills and attitudes to match local industry needs. Through contracts with local organisations we offer NEETs vital practical work experience and training to build confidence and enhance skills with the aim of securing 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£926,452
Latest Expenditure
£858,814

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,100
Charitable Activities £924,487
Other Trading £0
Investments £865
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £854,850
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,320
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,964

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£926,452
£858,814£854,850-£53,234£015 / 5
2024
£738,217
£660,535£654,637-£120,872£012 / 0
2023
£483,221
£516,9390 / 0
2022
£518,732
£506,790£496,771-£164,836£011 / 0
2021
£511,531
£538,759£530,561-£176,778£013 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The East Durham Employability Trust

What does The East Durham Employability Trust do?

The Employability Trust aims to maximise the potential of young people and add value to industry by responsively developing skills and attitudes to match local industry needs. Through contracts with local organisations we offer NEETs vital practical work experience and training to build confidence and enhance skills with the aim of securing sustainable employment.

How much income did The East Durham Employability Trust report in 2025?

The East Durham Employability Trust reported total income of £926k and reported expenditure of £859k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The East Durham Employability Trust?

The East Durham Employability Trust has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The East Durham Employability Trust registered as a charity?

The East Durham Employability Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2013 as charity number 1153424. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The East Durham Employability Trust?

The East Durham Employability Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sally Waterston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The East Durham Employability Trust operate?

The East Durham Employability Trust operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The East Durham Employability Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The East Durham Employability Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153424.

Details

Address
3 Palmer Road
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
SR8 2HU
Registration Date
15 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039860
Charity Number
1153424

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Trustees

Sally Waterston Chair
Denis Ford
MERYL LEVINGTON
Robert Forsyth Taylor

Also Known As

  • The Employability Trust

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14 May 2026
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