Manchester Young Lives LTD
Also known as: Manchester Play Association Ltd, Manchester Young Lives
Manchester Young Lives provides open access play,youth engagement and educational activities to children and young people in Manchester. We provide dedicated support and learning through activities which enable the physical, social, emotional and educational development of children and young people which assists in improving their life chances and making a successful transition to adult life.
Activities & Mission
Manchester Young Lives provides open access play,youth engagement and educational activities to children and young people in Manchester. We provide dedicated support and learning through activities which enable the physical, social, emotional and educational development of children and young people which assists in improving their life chances and making a successful transition to adult life.
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 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £1,258,715 | £1,089,811 | £1,089,811 | £938,066 | £232,000 | 39 / 40 |
| 2024 | £997,323 | £898,241 | £888,112 | £769,162 | £263,888 | 34 / 38 |
| 2023 | £815,562 | £740,879 | £727,701 | £670,080 | £220,330 | 27 / 15 |
| 2022 | £915,500 | £1,005,248 | £989,789 | £595,397 | £142,658 | 57 / 18 |
| 2021 | £1,296,640 | £1,124,040 | £1,109,011 | £685,145 | £90,986 | 63 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Young Lives LTD
What does Manchester Young Lives LTD do?
Manchester Young Lives provides open access play,youth engagement and educational activities to children and young people in Manchester. We provide dedicated support and learning through activities which enable the physical, social, emotional and educational development of children and young people which assists in improving their life chances and making a successful transition to adult life.
How much income did Manchester Young Lives LTD report in 2025?
Manchester Young Lives LTD reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manchester Young Lives LTD?
Manchester Young Lives LTD has a program ratio of 86.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manchester Young Lives LTD registered as a charity?
Manchester Young Lives LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1998 as charity number 1070668. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Manchester Young Lives LTD?
Manchester Young Lives LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ryan Miemczyk. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Young Lives LTD operate?
Manchester Young Lives LTD operates across 4 areas: Manchester City, Salford City, Stockport and Trafford.
Is Manchester Young Lives LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Young Lives LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070668.
Details
PEOPLE'S CENTRE
WOODHOUSE LANE
MANCHESTER
M22 9TF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Manchester Play Association Ltd
- Manchester Young Lives
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated