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The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields

Also known as: St Martin-in-the-Fields Social Care Unit, St Martins in the Field Social Care Unit, The Connection at St Martin's

The Connection at St Martin's works with people who are rough sleeping to move away from, and stay off, the streets of London. We're alongside people as they recover from life on the streets and move towards a meaningful, fulfilling future away from homelessness and into shelter.

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Activities & Mission

The Connection at St Martin's works with people who are rough sleeping to move away from, and stay off, the streets of London. We're alongside people as they recover from life on the streets and move towards a meaningful, fulfilling future away from homelessness and into shelter.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,379,922
Latest Expenditure
£5,791,306

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,123,167
Charitable Activities £1,990,850
Other Trading £208,705
Investments £0
Other Income £57,200

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,081,347
Raising Funds £709,959
Governance £16,254
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,379,922
£5,791,306£5,081,347£3,344,046£2,700,00082 / 486
2024
£5,192,639
£5,565,575£4,807,609£2,769,196£2,500,00076 / 460
2023
£4,852,273
£5,337,208£4,557,598£3,142,132£611,19178 / 437
2022
£5,375,853
£5,631,458£4,932,669£3,643,944£624,40786 / 172
2021
£6,940,825
£5,280,101£4,755,357£3,856,705£3,856,70576 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields

What does The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields do?

The Connection at St Martin's works with people who are rough sleeping to move away from, and stay off, the streets of London. We're alongside people as they recover from life on the streets and move towards a meaningful, fulfilling future away from homelessness and into shelter.

How much income did The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields report in 2025?

The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields reported total income of £6.38m and reported expenditure of £5.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields?

The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields has a program ratio of 79.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields registered as a charity?

The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1999 as charity number 1078201. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields?

The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanna Lesley Davidson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields operate?

The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields a registered charity?

Yes — The Connection At St Martin-In-The-Fields is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078201.

Details

Address
THE CONNECTION AT ST. MARTINS
12 ADELAIDE STREET
LONDON
WC2N 4HW
Registration Date
12 November 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3966949
Charity Number
1078201

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Trustees

Joanna Lesley Davidson Chair
Anna Charlotte Payton
Catherine Cherry
Hazel Claridge
Jakes David Ferguson
Jill Kyne
Also governs 1 other charity
Keith Andrew Starling
Kunal Krishna
Luc Leclercq
Maeve Walsh
Melvene Adams
Also governs 1 other charity
Olivia Blaney
Simon David Myles Rawson
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St Martin-in-the-Fields Social Care Unit
  • St Martins in the Field Social Care Unit
  • The Connection at St Martin's

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14 May 2026
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