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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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyConnection 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.
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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.
Connection Support is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Connection Support is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Okaloosa County School District marks Mental Health Awareness Month with focus on connection and support - Get The Coast
Storm hit sleepout raises thousands for charity - MSN
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Virtual Parent Café offers connection, support for families - Kewanee Voice
Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging - thisiscolossal.com
Motherland Event Brings Support and Connection to Rural Mums in Central Queensland - Medianet News Hub
Rare at Sea: Cruise offers connection, support for those with rare diseases - Friedreich's Ataxia News
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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.