Reach Trust
Also known as: Connect, East Midlands Christian Fellowships, Emmanuel School, Hands Together, Hands Together Connect, Reach Church Ministries, Reach Churches Ministries, Reach Eastwood, Reach Ministries, Reach Nottingham, Community Church Derby, Reach, Reach Belper, Reach Centre, Reach Conference Centre, Reach Derby, Reach Leicester, Reach Malaga, Reach Med, Reach North Africa, Reach Online
The furtherance of the Christian faith through the running of local churches in and around the East Midlands and the Mediterranean. This includes social enterprise projects, such as Community Grocers, to serve our local communities.
Activities & Mission
The furtherance of the Christian faith through the running of local churches in and around the East Midlands and the Mediterranean. This includes social enterprise projects, such as Community Grocers, to serve our local communities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £992,791 | £1,112,462 | £791,484 | £799,051 | £122,620 | 21 / 400 |
| 2023 | £951,779 | £1,147,491 | £828,605 | £918,722 | £152,700 | 24 / 400 |
| 2022 | £909,436 | £977,376 | £807,419 | £1,114,433 | £295,300 | 42 / 400 |
| 2021 | £857,065 | £868,668 | £826,106 | £1,182,373 | £369,900 | 42 / 400 |
| 2020 | £1,114,613 | £1,094,948 | £928,820 | £1,193,976 | £237,000 | 42 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reach Trust
What does Reach Trust do?
The furtherance of the Christian faith through the running of local churches in and around the East Midlands and the Mediterranean. This includes social enterprise projects, such as Community Grocers, to serve our local communities.
How much income did Reach Trust report in 2024?
Reach Trust reported total income of £993k and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Reach Trust?
Reach Trust has a program ratio of 79.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Reach Trust registered as a charity?
Reach Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2000 as charity number 1080638. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Reach Trust?
Reach Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reach Trust operate?
Reach Trust operates across 3 areas: Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Is Reach Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Reach Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080638.
Details
The Riverside Centre
Riverside Court
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8HY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Connect
- East Midlands Christian Fellowships
- Emmanuel School
- Hands Together
- Hands Together Connect
- Reach Church Ministries
- Reach Churches Ministries
- Reach Eastwood
- Reach Ministries
- Reach Nottingham
- Community Church Derby
- Connect
- Reach
- Reach Belper
- Reach Centre
- Reach Conference Centre
- Reach Derby
- Reach Eastwood
- Reach Leicester
- Reach Malaga
- Reach Med
- Reach North Africa
- Reach Nottingham
- Reach Online
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated