CONNECTED MINISTRIES
The charity exists to further the Christian faith by way of supporting new initiatives and churches, for example starting new churches, working with students, providing children's clubs, supporting people in their workplaces. The charity works in the West Yorkshire area, at present in Bradford and Wakefield.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £158,552 exceed the trustees' policy target of three months of average expenditure, indicating a strong financial position. The charity reported total outgoing resources of £59,245 against incoming resources of £95,811, resulting in a net increase in funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these accounts.” — page 6
“The trustees consider that it is appropriate to hold free reserves amounting to in excess of three months of average expenditure.” — page 3
“Mr Paul Hinton, a trustee, is employed as a pastor. He was paid £33,250 (2024: £31,714) during the year under the authority to pay a trustee which is contained in the articles of association.” — page 10
“Mr Paul Hinton, a trustee, is employed as a pastor. He was paid £33,250 (2024: £31,714) during the year under the authority to pay a trustee which is contained in the articles of association. The charity does not have any other related party transactions.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- PAUL HINTONchair
- Alistair Stephen Park
- Robin Murray
- Stephen Baker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £96k | £59k |
| 30/09/2024 | £76k | £62k |
| 30/09/2023 | £84k | £79k |
| 30/09/2022 | £72k | £73k |
| 30/09/2021 | £101k | £44k |
Common questions
Is CONNECTED MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £158,552 exceed the trustees' policy target of three months of average expenditure, indicating a strong financial position. The charity reported total outgoing resources of £59,245 against incoming resources of £95,811, resulting in a net increase in funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 09/07/2025 | £16k | School Games Organiser - 442 |
| Sport England | 15/04/2025 | £8k | School Games Organiser - 442 |
| Sport England | 03/06/2024 | £24k | School Games Organiser - 442 |
| Sport England | 06/09/2023 | £16k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 13/03/2023 | £8k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 05/08/2022 | £14k | School Games Organiser |