The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO
Also known as: The Oldham Enterprise Trust, Oet
The Trust provides finance through grants. Applicants up to the age of 30 are eligible to apply for grant funding. Applicants aged over 30 are signposted to the Government's Start Up Loan schemeThe Trust also provides opportunities to primary and secondary school children and to students in further and higher education. These focus on employability and entrepreneurship
Activities & Mission
The Trust provides finance through grants. Applicants up to the age of 30 are eligible to apply for grant funding. Applicants aged over 30 are signposted to the Government's Start Up Loan schemeThe Trust also provides opportunities to primary and secondary school children and to students in further and higher education. These focus on employability and entrepreneurship
Grants
The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £81,865
- 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
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Oldham Enterprise Trust (organisation 5040690)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £43,888 | £81,865 | 0 / 38 | |||
| 2024 | £41,633 | £89,034 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £26,025 | £105,647 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £102,431 | £95,131 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £4,017 | £64,800 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO
What does The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO do?
The Trust provides finance through grants. Applicants up to the age of 30 are eligible to apply for grant funding. Applicants aged over 30 are signposted to the Government's Start Up Loan schemeThe Trust also provides opportunities to primary and secondary school children and to students in further and higher education. These focus on employability and entrepreneurship
How much income did The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO report in 2025?
The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO reported total income of £44k and reported expenditure of £82k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO registered as a charity?
The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2017 as charity number 1172213. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO?
The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID CHRISTOPHER BENSTEAD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO operate?
The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO operates in Oldham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172213.
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Also Known As
- The Oldham Enterprise Trust
- Oet
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated