better things
The charity supports people with disabilities. Better Things is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Manchester and operates in Manchester City.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
Provision of the following for people with learning disabilities:Sport, Recreation, Social, Leisure and Learning projects, Health Awareness,Social Inclusion,Campaigning and Awareness,Disability Hate Crime
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£25,880
Latest Expenditure
£37,216
Financial Efficiency
Overall Efficiency 143.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 143.8%
Expenditure as % of income
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £25,880 | £37,216 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £57,161 | £57,314 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £49,818 | £31,106 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £30,149 | £23,002 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £35,930 | £25,326 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
Portway
MANCHESTER
M22 1QW
Portway
MANCHESTER
M22 1QW
Website
wearebetterthings.co.ukRegistration Date
26 June 1980
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
510031
Charity Number
510031
Trustees
KENNETH JOHN GURD
MARLENE MIDDLETON
PETER OWEN
ZAHIR -UD- DEEN TEEMIL
Melissa Young
Christopher Noble
Katrina Farry
Stuart Cunningham
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- CENTRAL AND SOUTH MANCHESTER SOCIETY FOR PEOPLE WITH A MENTAL HANDICAP
- MANCHESTER MENCAP
- MANCHESTER MENCAP
- SIUTH MANCHESTER SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS