THE CONNECTION AT ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS
The Connection at St Martin's works with people who are rough sleeping to move away from, and stay off, the streets of London. We're alongside people as they recover from life on the streets and move towards a meaningful, fulfilling future away from homelessness and into shelter.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income rising to £6.4m and net assets increasing to £3.3m. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a structured reserves policy with designated funds for financial risks and strategic opportunities, and the going concern assessment confirms no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising costs: £747k (2024: £758k)”
“The charity maintains a structured reserves policy to ensure long-term financial stability and sustainability. Our approach is to designate a portion of reserves to address key financial risks identified through our comprehensive risk register.” — page 47
“St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity: £800k (2024: £800k)”
“Friends of The Connection at St Martin’s*/** 110,117”
“St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity: £800k (2024: £800k)”
“Friends of The Connection at St Martin’s*/** 110,117”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Pam Orchard — Chief Executive Officer
- Rupert Bateson — Director of Services
- Elizabeth Charles — Director of Fundraising & Communications
- Iain Chance — Director of Finance and Resources, Corporate Services
- Peter Warren — Interim Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Peter John Curtis Warrenchair
- Anna Charlotte Payton
- Catherine Cherry
- Hazel Claridge
- Jakes David Ferguson
- Jill Kyne
- Keith Andrew Starling
- Kunal Krishna
- Leonardo Enrico Orostegui Visconti
- Luc Leclercq
- Maeve Walsh
- Melvene Adams
- Olivia Blaney
- Rev SAMUEL MARTIN WELLS
- Simon David Myles Rawson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.4m | £5.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.2m | £5.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.9m | £5.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.4m | £5.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £6.9m | £5.3m |
Common questions
Is THE CONNECTION AT ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income rising to £6.4m and net assets increasing to £3.3m. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a structured reserves policy with designated funds for financial risks and strategic opportunities, and the going concern assessment confirms no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds THE CONNECTION AT ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CONNECTION AT ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS as a grant recipient include ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHARITY, THE FRIENDS OF THE CONNECTION AT ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS, THE LINBURY TRUST, ALICE ROUGHTON FOUNDATION, HOMELESS LINK.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 01/06/2023 | £157k | Grant to The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | Women's Space - for women recovering from street homelessness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2020 | £10k | Free laundry for rough sleepers |
| City Bridge Foundation | 14/10/2010 | £120k | Grant to The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/08/2006 | £10k | "A Project For An Educational Programme Of Activities For The Homeless Based At The Day Centre And Other Venues." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2006 | £10k | Activity Programme for Homeless People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/01/2005 | £44k | Development project for homeless black young people with multiple needs |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £851k |
| THE TONY AND SHEELAGH WILLIAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £226k |
| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £211k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £172k |
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE MACKIE FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| CHESTERTONS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £73k |
Charities like this
- THE FRIENDS OF THE CONNECTION AT ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS
- ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHARITY
- ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS TRUST
- Connection Support
- ST MARTIN'S CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND HEALING
- CONNECTIONS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONNECTION AT ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS | £6.4m | — | — | unclear | 11.7% | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE CONNECTION AT ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | 19.0% | no doubt |
| ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHARITY | £5.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | within | 32.9% | no doubt |
| ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS TRUST | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Connection Support | £10.1m | — | 0 | within | 0.6% | no doubt |
| ST MARTIN'S CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND HEALING | £727k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |