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Manchester Imagination Library

Also known as: Gorton Imagination Library

Gorton Imagination Library sponsors book gifting to children aged between 0-5 living in the Gorton area of Manchester.

Activities & Mission

Gorton Imagination Library sponsors book gifting to children aged between 0-5 living in the Gorton area of Manchester.

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

Latest Income
£9,788
Latest Expenditure
£17,604

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 179.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 179.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£9,788
£17,6040 / 10
2024
£5,960
£16,1300 / 10
2023
£6,730
£12,1170 / 3
2022
£17,490
£5,4450 / 5
2021
£14,249
£6,2220 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manchester Imagination Library

What does Manchester Imagination Library do?

Gorton Imagination Library sponsors book gifting to children aged between 0-5 living in the Gorton area of Manchester.

How much income did Manchester Imagination Library report in 2025?

Manchester Imagination Library reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Manchester Imagination Library registered as a charity?

Manchester Imagination Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 2018 as charity number 1177843. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Manchester Imagination Library?

Manchester Imagination Library is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JANET FITZGERALD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Manchester Imagination Library operate?

Manchester Imagination Library operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Manchester Imagination Library a registered charity?

Yes — Manchester Imagination Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177843.

Details

Address
SURE START CHILDRENS CENTRE
STELLING STREET
MANCHESTER
M18 8LW
Registration Date
6 April 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5116660
Charity Number
1177843

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Trustees

JANET FITZGERALD Chair
Cheryl Ann Pridgeon
Councillor Julie Reid
HANNAH MAHAPATRA
Also governs 2 other charities
Janet Dexter
Jenny Simpson
Joanne Farrell
Joanne Susan Harvey

Also Known As

  • Gorton Imagination Library
  • Manchester Imagination Library

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30 July 2026
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