Community Connections
Analysis
Community Connections is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in August 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Community Connections reported income of £174k and spending of £162k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2020 to June 2025, income grew from £98k to £174k (+78%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Community Connections sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chaveirim a Helping Hand Limited (£174k), Bradford Hate Crime Alliance (£174k) and RAF Marham Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess (£169k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit in the areas of Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Blandford, and surrounding villages by preventing people from becoming socially isolated.Our projects include Stour-Shed, a member of Mens Shed UK, hot lunch delivery service, adapted sporting facilities. Lunch Clubs. Transport to medical appointments etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chaveirim a Helping Hand Limited | London | £174k |
| Bradford Hate Crime Alliance | West Yorkshire | £174k |
| RAF Marham Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess | King's Lynn | £169k |
| RAF Honington Officers' Mess | Bury St. Edmunds | £174k |