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THE CONNECTION CHURCH

Registered charity 1111840 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NORTH WEST CHURCH INTERNATIONAL NORTHWICH, NORTH WEST CHURCH INTERNATIONAL, NWCI

To advance the Christian faith, relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship, advancement of education, promotion of charitable purposes to the benefit of the Northwich community. All in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto, in particular to the greater Northwich surrounding areas and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£70k
Latest spending
£70k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £224 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £24,689. The trustees' report notes that the charity had a deficit and that resources are limited, requiring fiscal wisdom over their use. Despite the deficit, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £39,600
“During the year Mr A Crawford was paid a gross salary of £39,600 (2024 - £36,000) and employer pension of £1,170 (2024 - £1,080) was made on his behalf.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months expenditure (held: £19k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for specific use should be maintained at a minimum level equivalent to three months expenditure” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr A Crawford received a gross salary of £39,600 and employer pension contributions of £1,170.
“During the year Mr A Crawford was paid a gross salary of £39,600 (2024 - £36,000) and employer pension of £1,170 (2024 - £1,080) was made on his behalf.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees donated to the charity
“During the year the trustees donated a total amount of £16,825 (2024 - £9,688) to the charity.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£70k£70k
31/03/2024£57k£62k
31/03/2023£62k£65k
31/03/2022£53k£60k
31/03/2021£77k£58k

Common questions

Is THE CONNECTION CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £224 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £24,689. The trustees' report notes that the charity had a deficit and that resources are limited, requiring fiscal wisdom over their use. Despite the deficit, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE CONNECTION CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £39,600 band.

Who funds THE CONNECTION CHURCH?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CONNECTION CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUNDFY2023£3kCafé Tables & Kitchen Equipment