About us
Loved by God, sharing that love with others
Esteemed By Love is a Christian charity putting faith into action through practical care for our community.
Our story
Esteemed By Love was conceived in 2012, when the Holy Spirit came upon our founder, Sabina Joy Beloved, during a morning devotion. She began to speak the words of Isaiah 61, quoted by Jesus in Luke 4:18, and knew the Lord was sending her to preach the gospel, care for the poor and vulnerable, heal the broken-hearted and set people free.
The Spirit spoke to her about brokenness, low self-esteem and the word “esteem”: to value, to appreciate, to honour, to love and care for someone. It came when she herself was at a very low point in her life.
In 2020, as Covid slowed the world down, the Lord spoke to her again: to preach, to teach, to equip, to feed the homeless and, above all, to focus on the vulnerable. Through it she encountered the true love of God and felt esteemed by His love. So Esteemed By Love was born.
At Christmas 2021 she cooked and took food to the homeless, the seed of our outreaches today. In 2023 came Instant Food Bank and Christmas on the Street, followed by missions at home and abroad, including Ghana.
Esteemed By Love lives to do the heartfelt will of Jesus.
Our mission
Esteemed By Love exists to advance the Christian faith, to bring humanitarian relief to people who are vulnerable, and to equip and empower people in the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ, characterised by love.
Our faith and purpose
Esteemed By Love exists because of the love of God shown in Jesus Christ. We believe every person is made in God’s image and is deeply valued (esteemed) by Him. Our faith is the reason we serve, and it shapes how we serve: freely, generously and without judgement.
Our aims
What we want to achieve
- No one in our community going without food or basic essentials
- A listening ear for anyone feeling anxious, alone or overwhelmed
- The good news of Jesus shared in word and in action
- Neighbours brought together to serve one another
Our approach
How we work
We go to where people are
Our stalls and outreach take place out in the community, on the street, so help is easy to find.
We give freely
All for free, free for all. Our help comes without cost or conditions.
We listen first
Every person has a story. We take time to listen and treat everyone with dignity.
What guides us
Our values
Love in action
We follow Jesus by putting love into practice: feeding, listening and helping.
Dignity for all
Everyone is welcomed and treated with respect, whatever their story.
Free for all
Our help comes with no cost and no conditions attached.
Hope to share
We share the good news of Jesus with anyone who would like to hear it.
Accountability
Esteemed By Love is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, charity number 1208614. Our trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no payment from the charity. You can see our details, trustees and annual accounts on the Charity Commission register.
Help us share love in action
Every gift and every volunteer hour helps us reach more people with food, warmth and hope.