Education Support Partnership
Also known as: Education Sector Support UK, Ess
We are a charity committed to the success of the education sector. We offer a wide range of support services dedicated to ensuring individuals, and the organisations they work in, function at their best. We champion and serve the mental health, wellbeing and effectiveness of teachers, lecturers, school leaders and support staff throughout their careers and during retirement.
Activities & Mission
We are a charity committed to the success of the education sector. We offer a wide range of support services dedicated to ensuring individuals, and the organisations they work in, function at their best. We champion and serve the mental health, wellbeing and effectiveness of teachers, lecturers, school leaders and support staff throughout their careers and during retirement.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £4,554,322 | £4,147,520 | £3,249,892 | £5,627,645 | £5,347,377 | 31 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,975,697 | £3,858,137 | £2,987,109 | £5,324,411 | £3,317,382 | 30 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,041,950 | £3,611,687 | £2,483,350 | £5,113,234 | £2,798,046 | 31 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,514,204 | £3,403,738 | £2,196,759 | £5,835,210 | £3,245,135 | 31 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,035,140 | £2,855,437 | £1,802,614 | £5,270,816 | £2,577,840 | 26 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Education Support Partnership
What does Education Support Partnership do?
We are a charity committed to the success of the education sector. We offer a wide range of support services dedicated to ensuring individuals, and the organisations they work in, function at their best. We champion and serve the mental health, wellbeing and effectiveness of teachers, lecturers, school leaders and support staff throughout their careers and during retirement.
How much income did Education Support Partnership report in 2025?
Education Support Partnership reported total income of £4.55m and reported expenditure of £4.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Education Support Partnership?
Education Support Partnership has a program ratio of 71.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Education Support Partnership registered as a charity?
Education Support Partnership was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 April 2015 as charity number 1161436. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Education Support Partnership?
Education Support Partnership is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Education Support Partnership operate?
Education Support Partnership operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Education Support Partnership a registered charity?
Yes — Education Support Partnership is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161436.
Details
40A DRAYTON PARK
LONDON
N5 1EW
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Also Known As
- Education Sector Support UK
- Ess
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated