Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited
Also known as: Cornerhouse, Cornerhouse Publications
The objects of the Charity are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the encouragement of the arts. This includes the arts of cinema, photography, painting and sculpture and including all other arts of a visual nature provided that all the objects of the Company shall be of a charitable nature.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the Charity are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the encouragement of the arts. This includes the arts of cinema, photography, painting and sculpture and including all other arts of a visual nature provided that all the objects of the Company shall be of a charitable nature.
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Arts 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 | £7,202,451 | £6,628,759 | £6,121,554 | £2,900,435 | £1,603,328 | 82 / 110 |
| 2024 | £8,422,205 | £7,976,987 | £7,434,968 | £2,326,743 | £719,952 | 155 / 138 |
| 2023 | £7,350,905 | £7,533,246 | £6,993,105 | £1,881,525 | £667,391 | 153 / 96 |
| 2022 | £6,810,119 | £6,664,672 | £6,268,653 | £2,063,866 | £860,296 | 162 / 104 |
| 2021 | £6,050,431 | £4,681,304 | £4,381,267 | £1,918,419 | £1,249,737 | 187 / 24 |
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited
What does Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited do?
The objects of the Charity are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the encouragement of the arts. This includes the arts of cinema, photography, painting and sculpture and including all other arts of a visual nature provided that all the objects of the Company shall be of a charitable nature.
How much income did Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited report in 2025?
Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited reported total income of £7.20m and reported expenditure of £6.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited?
Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited registered as a charity?
Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 1984 as charity number 514719. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited?
Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is KATHRYN MARGARET JACOB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited operate?
Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514719.
Details
2 Tony Wilson Place
Manchester
M15 4FN
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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