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Connection Support

The Youth Connection is committed to providing high quality programs, advocacy and supportive services. We connect youth, young adults and their families in Metro Detroit to resources and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Connection Support

Our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome the challenges they face in life. We do this to work towards our ultimate goal of solving homelessness and helping people achieve independence.

Founded
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Size
large
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

The Youth Connection is committed to providing high quality programs, advocacy and supportive services. We connect youth, young adults and their families in Metro Detroit to resources and opportunities that enrich their lives with special attention to those who are under-served.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.99
Program expenses£0.99 (£9.9 million)
99% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Connection Support is a registered social services nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 1049740. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £10M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Connection Support has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Connection Support is located in Detroit, MI, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is 300 River Place Drive, United Kingdom.

Based on official tax filings, Connection Support has £10M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £799K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Connection Support is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £10M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Connection Support. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Connection Support has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome the challenges they face in life. We do this to work towards our ultimate goal of solving homelessness and helping people achieve independence. Connection Support is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among social services charities registered in United Kingdom: Connection Support's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £10M is well above the peer average of £799K.

Connection Support is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
99% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Connection Support is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

CH
Charlotte Barbara Dawson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

CH
Charlotte B•••••• D•••••
Trustee
EM
Emma D•••
Trustee
HE
Helen C•••••••• A••••
Trustee
LA
Lauren K•••
Trustee
LO
Lorna M•••• M••••
Trustee
MI
Michaela C••••
Trustee
MI
Mike W••••••
Trustee
PA
Paul A••••
Trustee
PE
Peter G••••• C••••••••••
Trustee
PE
Peter J••• B•••••
Trustee
RU
Rumbidzai T•••••••
Trustee
ZA
Zarina W•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Zhik reinforces its position as the leader in Dinghy Hiking Performance - Sail-World.com
May 2026
www.sail-world.com
Okaloosa County School District marks Mental Health Awareness Month with focus on connection and support - Get The Coast
May 2026
getthecoast.com
Storm hit sleepout raises thousands for charity - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Fairbanks Tall Timbers Series: Darrin ‘Bear’ Edson - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
May 2026
newsminer.com
Free bus, free food and expert speakers — Hatfield Happening is this Friday - Back Country Bulletin
May 2026
backcountrybulletin.app
Virtual Parent Café offers connection, support for families - Kewanee Voice
Apr 2026
kewaneevoice.com
Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging - thisiscolossal.com
Apr 2026
www.thisiscolossal.com
Motherland Event Brings Support and Connection to Rural Mums in Central Queensland - Medianet News Hub
Apr 2026
newshub.medianet.com.au
Rare at Sea: Cruise offers connection, support for those with rare diseases - Friedreich's Ataxia News
Apr 2026
friedreichsataxianews.com
Nscale, a global AI infrastructure company, with support from Fortum plans to establish a data center in Harjavalta, Fin
Apr 2026
www.nscale.com
Form filed
£10.1M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£8.6M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£8.6M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£7.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£5.9M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other social services in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Connection Support This page 89 £10.1 million 99%
Magenta Living 87 £82.7 million 99%
Refuge 87 £32.0 million 92%
Spring Housing Association Limited 87 £21.4 million 100%
Teign Housing 87 £25.8 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Connection Support

What is Connection Support?
Connection Support is a social services nonprofit organization based in Detroit, United Kingdom. Our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome the challenges they face in life. We do this to work towards our ultimate goal of solving homelessness and helping people achieve independence.
When was Connection Support founded?
Connection Support was founded in 1995.
Where is Connection Support located?
Headquartered in Detroit, United Kingdom.
What is Connection Support's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Connection Support trustworthy?
Connection Support has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Connection Support's registration number?
Registration: 1049740 (United Kingdom).
What is Connection Support's website?
https://www.connectionsupport.org.uk
Are donations to Connection Support tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.