Barnabus (manchester)
Also known as: Barnabus
Barnabus (Manchester) is a Christian charity offering practical, emotional and spiritual support to rough sleepers and those who are vulnerably housed in Manchester. Our Drop In Centre offers food, showers,clothing, access to medical care and activities; our Support Office offers accommodation referrals, advice resettlement and employment. We run an employability project, ReNu, furniture upcycling
Activities & Mission
Barnabus (Manchester) is a Christian charity offering practical, emotional and spiritual support to rough sleepers and those who are vulnerably housed in Manchester. Our Drop In Centre offers food, showers,clothing, access to medical care and activities; our Support Office offers accommodation referrals, advice resettlement and employment. We run an employability project, ReNu, furniture upcycling
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 88% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £810,006 | £954,551 | £909,626 | £671,676 | £513,432 | 21 / 45 |
| 2024 | £842,534 | £895,054 | £848,010 | £816,221 | £503,169 | 21 / 40 |
| 2023 | £784,766 | £740,309 | £710,842 | £868,740 | £427,636 | 18 / 50 |
| 2022 | £870,502 | £732,987 | £703,430 | £824,283 | £782,788 | 17 / 40 |
| 2021 | £882,338 | £585,055 | £559,391 | £686,768 | £234,649 | 16 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Barnabus (manchester)
What does Barnabus (manchester) do?
Barnabus (Manchester) is a Christian charity offering practical, emotional and spiritual support to rough sleepers and those who are vulnerably housed in Manchester. Our Drop In Centre offers food, showers,clothing, access to medical care and activities; our Support Office offers accommodation referrals, advice resettlement and employment. We run an employability project, ReNu, furniture upcycling
How much income did Barnabus (manchester) report in 2025?
Barnabus (manchester) reported total income of £810k and reported expenditure of £955k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Barnabus (manchester)?
Barnabus (manchester) has a program ratio of 112.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% 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 Barnabus (manchester) registered as a charity?
Barnabus (manchester) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2017 as charity number 1174410. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Barnabus (manchester)?
Barnabus (manchester) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maxine Blackwell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barnabus (manchester) operate?
Barnabus (manchester) operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Barnabus (manchester) a registered charity?
Yes — Barnabus (manchester) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174410.
Details
45 Bloom Street
Manchester
M1 3LY
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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