What Respected does

Respected is a UK-registered charity (No. 1160057), founded in 2015 by Dr Louise Parkin, that delivers a holistic Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) programme to UK secondary schools. It produces a continuous, four-stage curriculum for Years 7 to 11, marketed under the sub-brands Think Again (Year 7), Real Connection (Year 8), I Wish (Year 9), and The Big L (Years 10/11), built around its proprietary 3T methodology (Think, Talk, Tools). The programme is presented through interactive short films featuring young adult presenters, accompanied by follow-on activities, student help signposting, and detailed teacher notes mapped to 2026 Statutory Government Guidance for RSE; content is currently used at scale across partner secondary/middle schools including 7 Hills International School, The Kings School, Bournemouth Collegiate School, Oak Academy, and The Cornerstone Academy.

Name

Respected

Legal name

Respected

Website

https://respected.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Respected is a UK charity that delivers a film-based, statutory-mapped Relationships and Sex Education programme to UK secondary and middle schools in Years 7-11, sold as school subscriptions and supplemented by donations and fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Relationships and Sex Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Relationships and sex education
• Secondary school curriculum
• Youth education charity
• PSHE programme resources
• Interactive RSE films

Headquarters

HQ city

Bournemouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. School Subscriptions: Schools pay an annual subscription fee to access the full RSE programme. The first year is offered free to new subscribers as an acquisition strategy, with subsequent years at standard pricing based on school type.
2. Individual Donations: One-off or regular donations from supporters, with 100% of bank transfer donations going to the charity. Gift Aid can be claimed on eligible donations for an additional 25% contribution.
3. Legacy Giving: Supporters can leave gifts in their wills including pecuniary legacies (specific sums), residual legacies (share of estate), or specific items. Also includes in-memory giving options.
4. Fundraising Events: Funds raised through participation in events like the Ultra Challenge Series, with participants creating online fundraising pages through People's Fundraising platform.
5. Sponsored Programme Access: Sponsors can fund the programme to ensure every school that wants access can obtain it, enabling wider reach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Respected delivers a holistic Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) programme for UK secondary school students aged 11-16, structured across four year groups (Years 7-11). Schools pay an annual subscription to access film-based interactive resources, teacher session plans, and student help signposting via a streaming membership website, with the first year free for new subscribers. The charity also directly facilitates sessions in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area and is funded in part by individual donations, legacy gifts and sponsored programme access.

Product overview

Respected is a UK charity providing a holistic Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) programme for secondary school students in Years 7-11. The programme consists of four age-appropriate curriculum year groups: Think Again (Year 7), Real Connection (Year 8), I Wish (Year 9), and The Big L (Years 10/11). Each year group includes interactive film-based resources, follow-on materials, and student help signposting. The programme is delivered via web-based streaming and can be facilitated by school teachers or the Respected team in the Bournemouth/Poole/Christchurch area. Subscriptions are priced at £25-100 per year depending on school type, with first year free for new subscribers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Think Again: Year 7 RSE programme focusing on self-esteem, confident decision making, and safety using the 3 T's approach.
• Real Connection
• I Wish
• The Big L

Products and services

• Think Again (Year 7)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of 11-13 year olds have better understanding of healthy relationships after programme
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sex Education ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Respected is a member of the Sex Education Forum, the voice in the UK for relationships & sex education. They work together with RSE providers and schools to ensure quality provision for all. Respected supports the SEF's new 5-year strategy 2026-30.
• Delivered SocialcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital marketing company that built and hosts the Respected website. They filmed social media content with the Respected team in May 2026. Privacy policy available at deliveredsocial.com/privacy-policy/
• BeaconcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM software system used to store and manage information on service users, supporters, donors, and allied organisations. Privacy policy at beaconcrm.org/legal/privacy.
• MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used to store contact details and send newsletters and regular updates to supporters. Both Mailchimp and Google agreements are certified with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for online donations, ticket sales, and payments. Privacy policy at stripe.com/gb/privacy.
• Peoples FundraisingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGiving platform used for online fundraising pages. Respected receives a larger proportion of donations using People's Fundraising than with most popular platforms. Privacy policy at peoplesfundraising.com/privacy-policy.
• Ultra Challenge SeriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed charity with the Ultra Challenge Series. Participants can walk, jog, or run challenges across the UK, raising funds for Respected. The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge raised over £5,000.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brook: UK sexual health and wellbeing charity providing RSE resources, training, and direct support for young people aged 11+. Directly comparable mission and audience to Respected.
• Coram Life Education: UK charity delivering high-quality PSHE and RSE programmes directly to primary and secondary schools via mobile classrooms and digital resources. Most direct comparable to Respected on school-based RSE delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Discovery Education: UK provider of digital curriculum content and lesson resources for schools, including PSHE/RSE content. Comparable as a streaming/video-based teaching resource supplier to UK secondary schools.
• PSHE Association: The national subject association for PSHE educators, providing curriculum guidance, CPD, and quality-assured resources for RSE. Comparable as the leading sector body shaping the same curriculum Respected delivers.
• NSPCC: Major UK child-protection charity running the Speak Out Stay Safe school programme covering safeguarding and relationship safety. Comparable as a large incumbent delivering RSE-adjacent school content at scale.
• Twinkl: Large UK educational publisher offering subscription RSE and PSHE teaching packs, lesson plans, and digital resources to schools. Comparable as a subscription-based curriculum publisher serving the same buyer.

Others

• Childline (NSPCC service): NSPCC-run helpline and online support service for children and young people. Comparable as a downstream support destination that Respected's Student Help signposting section directs users to.
• Sex Education Forum: UK membership body and advocacy coalition for RSE providers and educators. Respected is itself a member; comparable as the convening ecosystem body in this niche.

Regional players

• Relate: UK charity providing relationship counselling, education, and training for young people and adults. Comparable on relationship-education mission, though more focused on counselling services than school curriculum delivery.
• Family Planning Association (FPA): UK sexual health charity producing RSE teaching resources and training for schools and professionals. Comparable on RSE content development and sexual-health education audience overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/respected

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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