Manchester Community Central
Also known as: Manchester Alliance for Community Care, Macc
To promote the third sector by building the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them the necessary support, information and services to enable them to pursue or contribute to any charitable service; promoting volunteering within the sector; organising and facilitating co operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies.
Activities & Mission
To promote the third sector by building the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them the necessary support, information and services to enable them to pursue or contribute to any charitable service; promoting volunteering within the sector; organising and facilitating co operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies.
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 86% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £2,201,915 | £2,377,311 | £2,302,868 | £543,117 | £25,452 | 35 / 3 |
| 2024 | £2,146,164 | £2,374,040 | £2,317,103 | £718,513 | £225,816 | 33 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,770,101 | £1,595,970 | £1,558,159 | £946,389 | £243,684 | 24 / 3 |
| 2022 | £1,644,899 | £1,580,414 | £1,556,477 | £772,258 | £415,498 | 25 / 3 |
| 2021 | £1,027,004 | £1,110,782 | £1,092,556 | £707,773 | £639,366 | 27 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Community Central
What does Manchester Community Central do?
To promote the third sector by building the capacity of third sector organisations and provide them the necessary support, information and services to enable them to pursue or contribute to any charitable service; promoting volunteering within the sector; organising and facilitating co operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies.
How much income did Manchester Community Central report in 2025?
Manchester Community Central reported total income of £2.20m and reported expenditure of £2.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester Community Central?
Manchester Community Central has a program ratio of 104.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester Community Central registered as a charity?
Manchester Community Central was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2012 as charity number 1145921. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Manchester Community Central?
Manchester Community Central is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Community Central operate?
Manchester Community Central operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Manchester Community Central a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Community Central is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145921.
Details
ST THOMAS CENTRE
ARDWICK GREEN NORTH
MANCHESTER
M12 6FZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Manchester Alliance for Community Care
- Macc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated