Manchester Settlement
To develop projects that promote health and education reducing poverty and deprivation
Activities & Mission
To develop projects that promote health and education reducing poverty and deprivation
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 38% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Social welfare 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 | £1,755,420 | £1,531,868 | £1,531,868 | £4,160,966 | £4,044,426 | 37 / 78 |
| 2024 | £1,374,446 | £1,270,032 | £1,270,032 | £3,937,414 | £3,845,264 | 37 / 53 |
| 2023 | £1,277,222 | £1,156,644 | £1,156,644 | £3,833,000 | £2,874,390 | 42 / 41 |
| 2022 | £1,128,215 | £997,292 | £997,292 | £3,712,422 | £2,741,766 | 40 / 52 |
| 2021 | £1,289,601 | £878,436 | £878,436 | £3,576,499 | £2,593,930 | 32 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Settlement
What does Manchester Settlement do?
To develop projects that promote health and education reducing poverty and deprivation
How much income did Manchester Settlement report in 2025?
Manchester Settlement reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester Settlement?
Manchester Settlement has a program ratio of 87.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester Settlement registered as a charity?
Manchester Settlement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 1963 as charity number 228577. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Manchester Settlement?
Manchester Settlement is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maria Lester. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Settlement operate?
Manchester Settlement operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Manchester Settlement a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Settlement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 228577.
Details
1328-1330 Ashton Old Road
MANCHESTER
M11 1JG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated