Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust
Also known as: We Love Mcr Charity
The Trust receives income from donations, raffles and investment dividends. Sub Committees have been set up to concentrate on investment management and grant allocations to organisations within the Manchester area who have applied for assistance and for providing holidays to families in need.
Activities & Mission
The Trust receives income from donations, raffles and investment dividends. Sub Committees have been set up to concentrate on investment management and grant allocations to organisations within the Manchester area who have applied for assistance and for providing holidays to families in need.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Short Bowel Survivor and Friends (organisation 5030517)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £412,700 | £526,662 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £611,257 | £805,806 | £678,767 | £755,187 | £0 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £529,681 | £694,821 | £563,196 | £943,698 | £90,410 | 3 / 2 |
| 2022 | £229,334 | £935,560 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £827,694 | £1,240,166 | £1,171,146 | £1,812,474 | £0 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust
What does Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust do?
The Trust receives income from donations, raffles and investment dividends. Sub Committees have been set up to concentrate on investment management and grant allocations to organisations within the Manchester area who have applied for assistance and for providing holidays to families in need.
How much income did Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust report in 2025?
Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust reported total income of £413k and reported expenditure of £527k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust?
Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust has a program ratio of 111.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust registered as a charity?
Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1997 as charity number 1066972. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust?
Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carmine Grimshaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust operate?
Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Lord Mayor Of Manchester's Charity Appeal Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066972.
Details
Room 412
Level 4
Town Hall
Manchester
M60 2LA
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Also Known As
- We Love Mcr Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated