Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education
Also known as: Manchester Diocesan Council for Education
The principal activity of the Board is to promote the quality of education generally throughout the Diocese of Manchester and in particular through its aided and controlled schools, or otherwise benefit those schools, and to provide as necessary for the maintenance, improvement and extension of aided school buildings.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the Board is to promote the quality of education generally throughout the Diocese of Manchester and in particular through its aided and controlled schools, or otherwise benefit those schools, and to provide as necessary for the maintenance, improvement and extension of aided school buildings.
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 43% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £803,645 | £701,760 | £701,760 | £7,555,857 | £7,555,857 | 10 / 0 |
| 2023 | £784,668 | £692,605 | £692,605 | £7,311,612 | £7,311,612 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £810,071 | £822,913 | £822,913 | £6,680,430 | £6,680,430 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,055,437 | £693,330 | £693,330 | £7,447,390 | £260,293 | 12 / 0 |
| 2020 | £671,268 | £703,482 | £703,482 | £6,276,356 | £6,276,356 | 11 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education
What does Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education do?
The principal activity of the Board is to promote the quality of education generally throughout the Diocese of Manchester and in particular through its aided and controlled schools, or otherwise benefit those schools, and to provide as necessary for the maintenance, improvement and extension of aided school buildings.
How much income did Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education report in 2024?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education reported total income of £804k and reported expenditure of £702k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education has a program ratio of 87.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education registered as a charity?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 1966 as charity number 530002. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Right Reverend Mark Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education operate?
Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education operates across 4 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Lancashire and Manchester City.
Is Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Diocesan Board Of Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 530002.
Details
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BURY
Lancashire
BL9 0ND
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated