CET | Commercial Ability Trust

We believe that excellent Commercial Ability is what will enable our young people to survive and thrive in the workplace, and we support some of the country's most innovative charities and organisations in developing and refining their initiatives to help supplement the amazing work being done in our schools.

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    Who we are

    CET is a grant-making charitable trust that exists to help embed excellent Commercial Ability in every young person as a target outcome of our education system.

    About CET
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    What we do

    We fund a range of organisations supporting the development, dissemination and embedding of Commercial Ability.

    Our Stakeholders
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    Our funding

    We award between 3-5 grants a year of varying sizes in support of our goals.

    Our Grants
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Latest news

A New Chapter: CET’s Small Grants Programme Launching January 2025
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A New Chapter: CET’s Small Grants Programme Launching January 2025

CET is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of the Small Grants Programme, a fresh and innovative approach to funding that reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering Commercial Ability across the UK.
A New Chapter: CET’s Small Grants Programme Launching January 2025
Mahad Ali
December 18, 2024
Championing Diversity and Career Opportunities at UEL
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Championing Diversity and Career Opportunities at UEL

I collaborate with industry partners to provide invaluable opportunities, offering students the exposure, guidance, and support they need to build self-confidence, resilience, and realise their potential.
Championing Diversity and Career Opportunities at UEL
December 16, 2024
Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 David Coughtrie Leadership Awards
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Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 David Coughtrie Leadership Awards

This prestigious recognition highlights outstanding leadership in promoting Commercial Ability and making a meaningful impact within organisations and communities.
Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 David Coughtrie Leadership Awards
Grace Cole
December 16, 2024
We support some of country's leading educational charities and causes
Commercial Ability Circle

The Components of Commercial Ability

Commercial Ability is comprised of five inter-dependent and mutually-reinforcing components.

CET in Numbers

We were established originally in 1887, but have been operating as a charity in our current form since 2002.

£3,300,000+
in grant funding to date
58+
different projects funded
50,000+
young people helped
50+
organisations supported