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manchester historic buildings trust

The charity supports the general public. Manchester Historic Buildings Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Manchester and operates in Bolton, Bury, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The current activity is the maintenance and operation as a heritage attraction of 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, the home of Mrs Elizabeth Gaskell. The house is open to the public and runs a programme of activities and events.

Fundraising

See where Manchester Historic Buildings Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£110,752
Latest Expenditure
£218,306

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 197.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 197.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£110,752£218,3060 / 45
2023£145,036£204,3930 / 60
2022£189,341£188,4130 / 40
2021£239,215£188,4350 / 70
2020£191,585£161,8490 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers