# Esthers for the Nations

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1182748 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182748)
- Website: https://esthersforthenations.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,905; spending £1,342
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Kent, Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Northamptonshire
- Other names: Esthers (working); Efn (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/esthers-for-nations

1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS OF BELIEF APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE. 2) TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £2,905 | £1,342 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,384 | £9,155 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £961 | £350 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £839 | £2,596 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,458 | £9,423 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1) to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statements of belief appearing in the schedule.2) to relieve the needs of the community in the United Kingdom and overseas by:2.1) the relief of financial hardship, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of food, clothing and grants;2.2) the preservation and protection of good physical and mental health by the provisions of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support;2.3) the advancement of education and training of those in the community who are in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within the wider community; and2.4) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.

## What it funds

Esthers for the Nations is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Esthers for the Nations reported income of £2,905 and spending of £1,342. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £22.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Kent, Hertfordshire, West Sussex and Northamptonshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Esthers for the Nations in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (esthersforthenations.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Esthers for the Nations open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Esthers for the Nations is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Esthers for the Nations fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Kent, Hertfordshire, West Sussex and Northamptonshire.

### Does Esthers for the Nations give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Esthers for the Nations makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Esthers for the Nations give each year?

The register does not break out Esthers for the Nations's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £1,342. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,573 a year.

### How large is Esthers for the Nations?

In its latest reported year Esthers for the Nations reported income of £2,905 and spending of £1,342.


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