Esteem Foundation
Analysis
Esteem Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2026, Esteem Foundation reported income of £20k and spending of £16k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2023 to June 2026, income grew from £11k to £20k (+83%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2026, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Esteem Foundation sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Apostles Gospel Fellowship International (Agofi) (£20k), The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames Poors Fund (£20k) and Cambodian Communities Out of Crisis (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Esteem Foundation offers support to the vulnerable members of the community. We provide food provision to struggling families, employment guidance to unemployed people, crime prevention activities to young adults, community engagement to the elderly. We support disadvantaged people living in Southwark and surrounding areas. We amplify the sense of belonging and respect for cultural diversity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Apostles Gospel Fellowship International (Agofi) | Southampton | £20k |
| The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames Poors Fund | London | £20k |
| Cambodian Communities Out of Crisis | Oswestry | £20k |
| Sunderland Guild of Help | Sunderland | £20k |