EDWARD CONNOR SOLICITORS
Edward Connor Solicitor seeks to achieve its objects by providing legal advice, trustee training andpractical advice services to churches, charities and organisations who are inagreement with, and conduct their affairs consistently with, the Statement of Faith. Further, an advice line is provided to all FIEC churches, providing 30 minutes of free advice on any matter.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £109,133 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £380,494. The trustees attribute this to inflationary costs and investment for growth that were not fully offset by income, but confirm that the deficit was absorbed within existing reserve levels. Per the auditors' report, there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Fees received from legal advice provided 1,231,444”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
- Kevin Andrew Appletonchair
- Caroline Rachael Eade
- DAVID MICHAEL CORNISH
- Gemma Louise Adam
- MICHAEL PETER KENDALL
- Pippa Frances Prangley
- RICHARD JAMES MCLAREN WEST
- Stefan Paul Cantore
- Stephen James Wright
- Yannick Toluwalase Christos-Wahab
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 29/02/2024 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 28/02/2023 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 28/02/2022 | £944k | £835k |
| 28/02/2021 | £750k | £682k |
Common questions
Is EDWARD CONNOR SOLICITORS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £109,133 for the year ended 28 February 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £380,494. The trustees attribute this to inflationary costs and investment for growth that were not fully offset by income, but confirm that the deficit was absorbed within existing reserve levels. Per the auditors' report, there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON LEGAL SUPPORT TRUST | 2 | £303k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 2 | £228k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £679k |
| THE FRESHFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £615k |
| MONEY ADVICE TRUST | 1 | £238k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £69k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £64k |
Charities like this
- THE ADVICE SERVICES ALLIANCE
- ADVICE UK
- Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED)
- MID SUFFOLK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD CONNOR SOLICITORS | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ADVICE SERVICES ALLIANCE | £149k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ADVICE UK | £5.4m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FREE CHURCH FEDERAL COUNCIL (INCORPORATED) | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| MID SUFFOLK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £332k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |