Forever Manchester
Also known as: Community Trust for Greater Manchester, The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester, Cfgm
Forever Manchester is a charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
Activities & Mission
Forever Manchester is a charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
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.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,994,073 | £3,693,383 | £3,050,921 | £8,737,962 | £286,707 | 24 / 40 |
| 2024 | £3,207,447 | £3,018,651 | £2,405,386 | £8,614,157 | £259,000 | 22 / 90 |
| 2023 | £2,376,911 | £2,649,370 | £2,120,549 | £8,056,607 | £205,152 | 22 / 20 |
| 2022 | £2,934,768 | £3,165,324 | £2,487,442 | £8,984,810 | £189,123 | 20 / 20 |
| 2021 | £5,170,117 | £5,152,052 | £4,623,605 | £8,839,775 | £84,962 | 20 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Forever Manchester
What does Forever Manchester do?
Forever Manchester is a charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
How much income did Forever Manchester report in 2025?
Forever Manchester reported total income of £3.99m and reported expenditure of £3.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forever Manchester?
Forever Manchester has a program ratio of 76.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forever Manchester registered as a charity?
Forever Manchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 1993 as charity number 1017504. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Forever Manchester?
Forever Manchester is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forever Manchester operate?
Forever Manchester operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Forever Manchester a registered charity?
Yes — Forever Manchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017504.
Details
Phoenix House
45 Cross Street
MANCHESTER
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Community Trust for Greater Manchester
- The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester
- Cfgm
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated