European Society of Endocrinology
Analysis
European Society of Endocrinology is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in April 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05540866). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, European Society of Endocrinology reported income of £3.1m and spending of £2.4m, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £3.3m to £3.1m (-7.4%), an average of -1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, European Society of Endocrinology sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Saints Foundation (SFC) (£3.1m), Over the Wall Camp (£3.1m) and Stella Maris (£3.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 66%, trading 32% and investments 1.8%. Charitable activities took 76% of spending and raising funds 1.6%. Reserves of £4.0m would cover about 16 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 66%
- Trading 32%
- Investments 1.8%
In the charity's own words
The objects of ESE are to promote for the public benefit research, education, and clinical practice in endocrinology by the organisation of conferences, training courses and publications, by raising public awareness, liaison with national and international legislators, and by any other appropriate means.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Saints Foundation (SFC) | Southampton | £3.1m |
| Over the Wall Camp | Derbyshire | £3.1m |
| Stella Maris | London | £3.1m |
| Multiple Sclerosis Trust | Letchworth Garden City | £3.1m |