ESS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Registered charity 1204966 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
ESS Education and Support Services offer alternative bespoke educational packages for young people who are NEET. ESS offers vocational and academic qualifications. ESS offer education, support, advice and guidance to parents, carers and guardians. ESS have plans to open its first Community Hub, in 2024, providing a number of SEMH services, resources and creating a safe space for local residents.
Causes: Education/training · Disability · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £230,290 against total expenditure of £217,076. However, the trustees report that the charity holds zero unrestricted reserves, which is below the stated policy target of three months of operational costs. The charity relies heavily on grants and fundraising, noting that these income sources are subject to variability.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of operational expenses (held: £12k)
“The policy mandates maintaining enough reserves to cover at least three months of operational expenses.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee loan
“During the year, one Trustee loaned the charity £20,000 interest free, with no fixed repayment terms. Repayment is dependent solely upon the financial health of the charity and will be assessed periodically.” — page 20
“During the year, one Trustee gifted assets valued at £13,102 to the charity.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee gift
“During the year, one Trustee loaned the charity £20,000 interest free, with no fixed repayment terms. Repayment is dependent solely upon the financial health of the charity and will be assessed periodically.” — page 20
“During the year, one Trustee gifted assets valued at £13,102 to the charity.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
- Cllr Roger Keen · trustee of 1 other charity
- David Brassington
- Dominic Wells
- Oliver Cogger
- Owen Jandell
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ESS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £230,290 against total expenditure of £217,076. However, the trustees report that the charity holds zero unrestricted reserves, which is below the stated policy target of three months of operational costs. The charity relies heavily on grants and fundraising, noting that these income sources are subject to variability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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