Esteem
ESTEEM is a charity which offers young adults aged 14-26 opportunities to develop confidence, build life-skills and improve well-being. ESTEEM has recently incorporated to become a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Please refer to ESTEEM's former Registered Charity Number 1058540 for our charitable history, 1995-2020 where we operated our services as an unincorporated organisation.
Activities & Mission
ESTEEM is a charity which offers young adults aged 14-26 opportunities to develop confidence, build life-skills and improve well-being. ESTEEM has recently incorporated to become a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Please refer to ESTEEM's former Registered Charity Number 1058540 for our charitable history, 1995-2020 where we operated our services as an unincorporated organisation.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £543,398 | £541,806 | £497,824 | £294,339 | £294,339 | 18 / 67 |
| 2024 | £497,409 | £496,091 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2023 | £415,646 | £356,936 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2022 | £329,697 | £319,157 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £366,871 | £264,692 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Esteem
What does Esteem do?
ESTEEM is a charity which offers young adults aged 14-26 opportunities to develop confidence, build life-skills and improve well-being. ESTEEM has recently incorporated to become a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Please refer to ESTEEM's former Registered Charity Number 1058540 for our charitable history, 1995-2020 where we operated our services as an unincorporated organisation.
How much income did Esteem report in 2025?
Esteem reported total income of £543k and reported expenditure of £542k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Esteem?
Esteem has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Esteem registered as a charity?
Esteem was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 2019 as charity number 1187128. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Esteem?
Esteem is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Esteem operate?
Esteem operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Esteem a registered charity?
Yes — Esteem is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187128.
Details
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
HAM ROAD
BN43 6PA
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