Manchester Collective
Promoting the arts, particularly music, through the presentation of public recitals and concerts.
Activities & Mission
Promoting the arts, particularly music, through the presentation of public recitals and concerts.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £903,283 | £792,595 | £792,595 | £209,334 | £142,834 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £778,593 | £696,216 | £696,216 | £110,216 | £100,016 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £738,982 | £846,793 | £846,793 | £29,278 | £9,278 | 5 / 1 |
| 2022 | £615,264 | £620,166 | £583,208 | £139,373 | £139,373 | 6 / 1 |
| 2021 | £391,039 | £264,571 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester Collective
What does Manchester Collective do?
Promoting the arts, particularly music, through the presentation of public recitals and concerts.
How much income did Manchester Collective report in 2025?
Manchester Collective reported total income of £903k and reported expenditure of £793k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester Collective?
Manchester Collective has a program ratio of 87.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester Collective registered as a charity?
Manchester Collective was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 2016 as charity number 1167125. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Manchester Collective?
Manchester Collective is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID MCKEITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Collective operate?
Manchester Collective operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Manchester Collective a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Collective is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167125.
Details
The Sharp Project
Thorp Rd
M40 5BJ
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- 14 May 2026
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