Cheshire Connect
Analysis
Cheshire Connect is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08050352). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Cheshire Connect reported income of £159k and spending of £147k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £175k to £159k (-9.5%), an average of -2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Cheshire Connect sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Crossflow Limited (£158k), Arrow District Scout Council (£159k) and East Leake Playgroup (£157k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our objectives are delivered by matching relevant skills and expertise offered pro bono from the business community to resource needs in the voluntary sector.We do this in three ways: Short-term projects, or Quick Fixes; longer-term projects involving a range of professional skills; and, sourcing Trustees, Mentors, or Critical Friends to deliver longer-term ongoing support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Crossflow Limited | London | £158k |
| Arrow District Scout Council | Eastleigh | £159k |
| East Leake Playgroup | Loughborough | £157k |
| Protege Dna | Brentford | £159k |