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Manchester Camerata Limited

Presentation of concerts by Manchester Camerata and other artists in Greater Manchester, North West and throughout the United Kingdom. Provision of learning and Participation work in Greater Manchester and throughout the North West.

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Activities & Mission

Presentation of concerts by Manchester Camerata and other artists in Greater Manchester, North West and throughout the United Kingdom. Provision of learning and Participation work in Greater Manchester and throughout the North West.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,866,964
Latest Expenditure
£2,099,048

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,117,720
Charitable Activities £583,848
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,320
Other Income £158,076

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,971,060
Raising Funds £127,988
Governance £21,807
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,866,964
£2,099,048£1,971,060£550,304£315,00014 / 20
2024
£2,243,980
£2,381,121£2,290,625£782,388£494,37411 / 5
2023
£2,157,325
£1,984,790£1,771,721£976,586£612,00010 / 1
2022
£1,458,101
£1,595,594£1,521,658£738,993£356,00010 / 1
2021
£1,122,021
£756,543£702,140£876,486£834,57210 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manchester Camerata Limited

What does Manchester Camerata Limited do?

Presentation of concerts by Manchester Camerata and other artists in Greater Manchester, North West and throughout the United Kingdom. Provision of learning and Participation work in Greater Manchester and throughout the North West.

How much income did Manchester Camerata Limited report in 2025?

Manchester Camerata Limited reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £2.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Manchester Camerata Limited?

Manchester Camerata Limited has a program ratio of 105.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Manchester Camerata Limited registered as a charity?

Manchester Camerata Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 1974 as charity number 503675. It has been registered for 52 years.

Who runs Manchester Camerata Limited?

Manchester Camerata Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicolas Hailey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Manchester Camerata Limited operate?

Manchester Camerata Limited operates across 8 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Cumbria and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Manchester Camerata Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Manchester Camerata Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 503675.

Details

Address
THE MONASTERY
89 GORTON LANE
MANCHESTER
M12 5WF
Registration Date
8 October 1974
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
503675
Charity Number
503675

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Trustees

Nicolas Hailey Chair
Caroline Ruth Monk
KAREN GABAY
Also governs 2 other charities
Katherine Anne Green
MARTIN ALEXANDER CARR
Michelle Duncalf
Professor Stephen John Field
Samantha Jane Kennerley
Samantha McShane
Veronica Lucy Makinson

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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