Manchester Craft & Design
Also known as: Manchester Craft & Design Centre, Mcad
Manchester Craft and Design's activities focus on programmes and audience development events to promote public understanding and participation in contemporary craft and design. These include our exhibitions, public workshops, talent development programme, community events, and educational visits and talks.
Activities & Mission
Manchester Craft and Design's activities focus on programmes and audience development events to promote public understanding and participation in contemporary craft and design. These include our exhibitions, public workshops, talent development programme, community events, and educational visits and talks.
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
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 | £222,355 | £238,444 | 0 / 17 | |||
| 2024 | £226,657 | £225,638 | 0 / 19 | |||
| 2023 | £199,292 | £249,577 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £237,354 | £216,337 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £243,978 | £209,786 | 0 / 9 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Craft & Design
What does Manchester Craft & Design do?
Manchester Craft and Design's activities focus on programmes and audience development events to promote public understanding and participation in contemporary craft and design. These include our exhibitions, public workshops, talent development programme, community events, and educational visits and talks.
How much income did Manchester Craft & Design report in 2025?
Manchester Craft & Design reported total income of £222k and reported expenditure of £238k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Manchester Craft & Design registered as a charity?
Manchester Craft & Design was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2017 as charity number 1173366. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Manchester Craft & Design?
Manchester Craft & Design is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Craft & Design operate?
Manchester Craft & Design operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Manchester Craft & Design a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Craft & Design is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173366.
Details
17 OAK STREET
MANCHESTER
M4 5JD
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Also Known As
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