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Registered charity · No. 1179693CIOStour View Close

Community Connections

Community Connections is a registered charity in England & Wales working in other charitable purposes, based in Stour View Close.

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Community Connections is a registered charity (number 1179693) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £174,154 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Community Connections?

Registered charity number
1179693
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Stour View Close
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£174,154

What does Community Connections do?

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit in the areas of Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Blandford, and surrounding villages by preventing people from becoming socially isolated.Our projects include Stour-Shed, a member of Mens Shed UK, hot lunch delivery service, adapted sporting facilities. Lunch Clubs. Transport to medical appointments etc.

What causes is Community Connections registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Connections yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Connections is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Connections a legitimate charity?
Yes. Community Connections is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179693) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Community Connections's charity number?
Community Connections's charity number is 1179693. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179693?
Search 1179693 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Community Connections do?
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit in the areas of Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Blandford, and surrounding villages by preventing people from becoming socially isolated.Our projects include Stour-Shed, a member of Mens Shed UK, hot lunch delivery service, adapted sporting facilities. Lunch Clubs. Transport to medical appointments etc.
Does Community Connections have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Connections. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Community Connections?
Community Connections's website is http://friendsofstourconnect.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.