CONNECTIONS GROUP EXETER
We reduce social isolation and improve quality of life by enabling members, who experience serious and enduring mental health problems, to access community facilities for leisure and social reasons.This includes one to one work, breaking down barriers that might prevent participation. Activities include walks, ten pin bowling, meals out, coach trips, table tennis, a quiz, visiting local towns, etc
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts were £27,103 against payments of £27,763, resulting in a net deficit of £660 for the year. Free reserves held in the bank account decreased from £9,312 to £8,652, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of covering two months' expenses. The charity relies on grants and donations for funding and has noted challenges in securing future funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees agree that the level of reserves to be held should cover 2 months’ expenses, to include the facilitators salary.” — page 4
Trustees
- SYLVIA HALLchair
- Charlotte Eales
- JANICE CURNOW
- Kathryn Anne Fox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £29k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £15k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £36k | £26k |
Common questions
Is CONNECTIONS GROUP EXETER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts were £27,103 against payments of £27,763, resulting in a net deficit of £660 for the year. Free reserves held in the bank account decreased from £9,312 to £8,652, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of covering two months' expenses. The charity relies on grants and donations for funding and has noted challenges in securing future funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CONNECTIONS GROUP EXETER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONNECTIONS GROUP EXETER as a grant recipient include THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £9k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2023 | £10k | Facilitator's Salary and Running Costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2021 | £10k | Connections - Emerging From Covid |
| UK government | 22/09/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2018 | £10k | Social Group [Facilitator's Salary] |