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Manchester Victoria Baths Trust

Also known as: Victoria Baths Project, Victoria Baths Trust

The Trust's main activities are to safeguard the Victoria Baths building complex and work towards its preservation and repair, for public access. We work in partnership with a variety of agencies, including Manchester City Council to manage the building, research its history and organise and publicise events.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust's main activities are to safeguard the Victoria Baths building complex and work towards its preservation and repair, for public access. We work in partnership with a variety of agencies, including Manchester City Council to manage the building, research its history and organise and publicise events.

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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
£136,409
Latest Expenditure
£244,331

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 179.1%
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
£136,409
£244,3310 / 127
2024
£178,139
£246,0310 / 117
2023
£265,692
£258,2120 / 198
2022
£251,837
£237,2760 / 42
2021
£353,440
£263,3660 / 38

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manchester Victoria Baths Trust

What does Manchester Victoria Baths Trust do?

The Trust's main activities are to safeguard the Victoria Baths building complex and work towards its preservation and repair, for public access. We work in partnership with a variety of agencies, including Manchester City Council to manage the building, research its history and organise and publicise events.

How much income did Manchester Victoria Baths Trust report in 2025?

Manchester Victoria Baths Trust reported total income of £136k and reported expenditure of £244k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Manchester Victoria Baths Trust registered as a charity?

Manchester Victoria Baths Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1993 as charity number 1026351. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Manchester Victoria Baths Trust?

Manchester Victoria Baths Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Bernard Priest. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Manchester Victoria Baths Trust operate?

Manchester Victoria Baths Trust operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Manchester Victoria Baths Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Manchester Victoria Baths Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026351.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 September 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1026351
Charity Number
1026351

Trustees

Bernard Priest Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Barry Johnson
Eleanor Frances Whalley
Emma Rettig
Esther Joyce Routledge
Also governs 1 other charity
Gwynneth Lesley McManus
Hannah Clark
Judith Jagger
Lee Maxwell Simpson
Malcolm Peter Knight
Matthew Holden
Nigel Gloudon
Suznanne Donovan

Also Known As

  • Victoria Baths Project
  • Victoria Baths Trust

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