Ideas Plus
Also known as: Employ-Ability
To support people across West and South Essex who are experiencing mental ill health into employment and assist those in employment to retain their jobs
Activities & Mission
To support people across West and South Essex who are experiencing mental ill health into employment and assist those in employment to retain their jobs
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 48% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £2,103,796 | £1,949,246 | £1,949,246 | £1,027,315 | £122,576 | 54 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,251,661 | £1,082,692 | £1,082,692 | £872,765 | £872,765 | 33 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,087,541 | £959,034 | £959,034 | £703,796 | £62,334 | 28 / 0 |
| 2022 | £945,456 | £888,194 | £888,004 | £575,289 | £52,887 | 27 / 0 |
| 2021 | £890,303 | £842,630 | £842,630 | £518,027 | £47,643 | 26 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ideas Plus
What does Ideas Plus do?
To support people across West and South Essex who are experiencing mental ill health into employment and assist those in employment to retain their jobs
How much income did Ideas Plus report in 2025?
Ideas Plus reported total income of £2.10m and reported expenditure of £1.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ideas Plus?
Ideas Plus has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ideas Plus registered as a charity?
Ideas Plus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 1993 as charity number 1016182. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Ideas Plus?
Ideas Plus is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ideas Plus operate?
Ideas Plus operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ideas Plus a registered charity?
Yes — Ideas Plus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1016182.
Details
Latton Bush Centre
Southern Way
HARLOW
Essex
CM18 7BL
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Also Known As
- Employ-Ability
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated