Greater Manchester Sports Partnership
Also known as: Greater Manchester Youth Games, Greatersport, Greater Manchester Moving
Greater Manchester Moving is a Greater Manchester charity committed to changing lives through moving more, sport and physical activity. We play a strategic leadership role in support of GM Moving, the Greater Manchester wide movement, for movement. We lead, support and connect the Greater Manchester system in creating the conditions to enable Active Lives for All.
Activities & Mission
Greater Manchester Moving is a Greater Manchester charity committed to changing lives through moving more, sport and physical activity. We play a strategic leadership role in support of GM Moving, the Greater Manchester wide movement, for movement. We lead, support and connect the Greater Manchester system in creating the conditions to enable Active Lives for All.
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 40% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Leisure 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 | £3,195,798 | £2,809,606 | £2,809,606 | £1,448,240 | £1,026,000 | 39 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,994,972 | £3,150,799 | £3,150,799 | £1,364,762 | £463,831 | 34 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,552,687 | £3,467,804 | £3,467,804 | £1,713,552 | £304,403 | 29 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,732,353 | £2,967,346 | £2,967,346 | £1,628,669 | £857,577 | 35 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,498,433 | £2,491,096 | £2,491,096 | £1,863,662 | £498,890 | 35 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Manchester Sports Partnership
What does Greater Manchester Sports Partnership do?
Greater Manchester Moving is a Greater Manchester charity committed to changing lives through moving more, sport and physical activity. We play a strategic leadership role in support of GM Moving, the Greater Manchester wide movement, for movement. We lead, support and connect the Greater Manchester system in creating the conditions to enable Active Lives for All.
How much income did Greater Manchester Sports Partnership report in 2025?
Greater Manchester Sports Partnership reported total income of £3.20m and reported expenditure of £2.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Greater Manchester Sports Partnership?
Greater Manchester Sports Partnership has a program ratio of 87.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Greater Manchester Sports Partnership registered as a charity?
Greater Manchester Sports Partnership was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1996 as charity number 1059115. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Greater Manchester Sports Partnership?
Greater Manchester Sports Partnership is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Perls MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Greater Manchester Sports Partnership operate?
Greater Manchester Sports Partnership operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Greater Manchester Sports Partnership a registered charity?
Yes — Greater Manchester Sports Partnership is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059115.
Details
House of Sport
Rowsley Street
Manchester
M11 3FF
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Also Known As
- Greater Manchester Youth Games
- Greatersport
- Greater Manchester Moving
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated