Didsbury Good Neighbours
Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of activities, including regular socials, arts and training. In addition to one to one friendship volunteers provide a range of as and when services including emergency shopping, trips and outings, wheelchair assistance & simple DIY and gardening.
Activities & Mission
Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of activities, including regular socials, arts and training. In addition to one to one friendship volunteers provide a range of as and when services including emergency shopping, trips and outings, wheelchair assistance & simple DIY and gardening.
Grants
Didsbury Good Neighbours is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £131,726
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £120,947 | £131,726 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2024 | £126,201 | £130,966 | 0 / 157 | |||
| 2023 | £104,636 | £112,906 | 0 / 110 | |||
| 2022 | £103,691 | £114,115 | 0 / 96 | |||
| 2021 | £121,163 | £102,298 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Didsbury Good Neighbours
What does Didsbury Good Neighbours do?
Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of activities, including regular socials, arts and training. In addition to one to one friendship volunteers provide a range of as and when services including emergency shopping, trips and outings, wheelchair assistance & simple DIY and gardening.
How much income did Didsbury Good Neighbours report in 2025?
Didsbury Good Neighbours reported total income of £121k and reported expenditure of £132k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Didsbury Good Neighbours registered as a charity?
Didsbury Good Neighbours was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 2012 as charity number 1145943. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Didsbury Good Neighbours?
Didsbury Good Neighbours is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Didsbury Good Neighbours operate?
Didsbury Good Neighbours operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Didsbury Good Neighbours a registered charity?
Yes — Didsbury Good Neighbours is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145943.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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