CONNECT FOUNDATION (NORTH LINCS)
Relief of Poverty
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small deficit in unrestricted funds, resulting in a net current asset position of £856. Despite this, the charity reports that its projects are in healthy or growing positions and anticipates continued demand for its services. The trustees have agreed on new financial practices to generate unrestricted income to support future growth and address the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of this financial year the charity has a small deficit in terms of unrestricted funds.” — page 3
“Management charges totalling £22,500 (2024: £15,000) were paid to Connect Church (North Lincs) during the year. £2,887 was owed to Connect Church (North Lincs) as at 31st March 2025 (£13,330 at 31st March 2024).” — page 13
Trustees
- Thomas MacDonaldchair
- Fiona Kirby-Smith
- Paul Kirby-Smith
- Rev ALAN PIKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £223k | £195k |
| 31/03/2024 | £136k | £124k |
| 31/03/2023 | £157k | £146k |
Common questions
Is CONNECT FOUNDATION (NORTH LINCS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small deficit in unrestricted funds, resulting in a net current asset position of £856. Despite this, the charity reports that its projects are in healthy or growing positions and anticipates continued demand for its services. The trustees have agreed on new financial practices to generate unrestricted income to support future growth and address the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CONNECT FOUNDATION (NORTH LINCS)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONNECT FOUNDATION (NORTH LINCS) as a grant recipient include SIR JOHN EASTWOOD FOUNDATION, VOLUNTARY ACTION NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR JOHN EASTWOOD FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| SIR JOHN EASTWOOD FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | Trauma informed training for volunteers |
| SIR JOHN EASTWOOD FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2009 | £8k | Adam Presentation |