Only Connect UK
Analysis
Only Connect UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05848399). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Only Connect UK reported income of £344k and spending of £368k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £425k to £344k (-19%), an average of -5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income dropped by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Only Connect UK sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New Park Community and Arts Association (£343k), Lost Dog Dance Ltd (£344k) and West London Turkish Volunteers Ltd (£343k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education and prospects of prisoners, ex-offender and young people at risk of crime in London, and their families, through the provision of arts projects and productions, personal development, and community activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Park Community and Arts Association | Chichester | £343k |
| Lost Dog Dance Ltd | Brighton | £344k |
| West London Turkish Volunteers Ltd | Middlesex | £343k |
| The Study Society | London | £345k |