# THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1153424
- **Other names:** THE EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Aug. 15, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1153424


## Contact

- **Address:** 3 Palmer Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee
- **Postcode:** SR8 2HU
- **Phone:** 07590777213
- **Email:** success@theemployabilitytrust.com
- **Website:** http://www.theemployabilitytrust.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS("OBJECTS")ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:4.1THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT,INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT.4.2THE PROMOTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF URBAN OR RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION,AND IN PARTICULAR IN EAST DURHAM,BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:4.2.A THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION,TRAINING OR RETRAINING,PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE,AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;4.2.B THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE,BUILDINGS,AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS;4.2.C THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP:(I)IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS,OR(II)TO EXISTING BUSINESSES;4.2.D SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES.

**Activities:** 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.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Durham



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £926452 | £858814 | £-53234 | 15 |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £738217 | £660535 | £-120872 | 12 |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £483221 | £516939 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £518732 | £506790 | £-164836 | 11 |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £511531 | £538759 | £-176778 | 13 |



## Trustees

- **Sally Waterston** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 6, 2014
- Denis Ford — appointed April 3, 2017
- MERYL LEVINGTON — appointed Aug. 5, 2013
- Robert Forsyth Taylor — appointed Sept. 24, 2025