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.
Grants
Manchester City Galleries Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £220,054
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
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 10 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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Manchester City Art Galleries Development Trust
- Manchester City Art Galleries Publications
- Manchester City Galleries Development Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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