Cherish (Reach and Connect)
Analysis
Cherish (Reach and Connect) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southport. It was registered in October 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 13356157). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Cherish (Reach and Connect) reported income of £37k and spending of £33k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £32k to £37k (+15%), an average of +7.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Cherish (Reach and Connect) sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Daniel Mervis Charity (£37k), Young in Wolverhampton Clubs (£37k) and Top Kids (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Cherish (Reach And Connect) reach out to people (generally aged 50 or over) who are lonely or isolated, by offering friendship and support, hosting events, classes, groups and signposting to other services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Daniel Mervis Charity | London | £37k |
| Young in Wolverhampton Clubs | Wolverhampton | £37k |
| Top Kids | Torquay | £37k |
| Music4children | London | £37k |