Manchester City Galleries Trust
Also known as: Manchester City Art Galleries Development Trust, Manchester City Art Galleries Publications, Manchester City Galleries Development Trust
Advancement of education in British and foreign history of the arts.
Activities & Mission
Advancement of education in British and foreign history of the arts.
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 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Heritage 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 | £1,582,274 | £1,342,607 | £362,696 | £2,030,785 | £497,143 | 34 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,762,115 | £1,451,340 | £414,662 | £1,791,118 | £1,695,473 | 34 / 3 |
| 2023 | £1,286,532 | £1,293,848 | £286,507 | £1,480,343 | £1,092,236 | 40 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,394,993 | £958,147 | £257,732 | £1,487,659 | £854,215 | 35 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,387,558 | £628,007 | £88,039 | £1,050,813 | £1,014,072 | 26 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester City Galleries Trust
What does Manchester City Galleries Trust do?
Advancement of education in British and foreign history of the arts.
How much income did Manchester City Galleries Trust report in 2025?
Manchester City Galleries Trust reported total income of £1.58m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester City Galleries Trust?
Manchester City Galleries Trust has a program ratio of 22.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester City Galleries Trust registered as a charity?
Manchester City Galleries Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1995 as charity number 1048581. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Manchester City Galleries Trust?
Manchester City Galleries Trust 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 Manchester City Galleries Trust operate?
Manchester City Galleries Trust operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Manchester City Galleries Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester City Galleries Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048581.
Details
MOSLEY STREET
MANCHESTER
M2 3JL
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Also Known As
- Manchester City Art Galleries Development Trust
- Manchester City Art Galleries Publications
- Manchester City Galleries Development Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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