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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,258,715
Latest Expenditure
£1,089,811

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £74,302
Charitable Activities £1,156,923
Other Trading £4,288
Investments £23,202
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,089,811
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,020
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,258,715
£1,089,811£1,089,811£938,066£232,00039 / 40
2024
£997,323
£898,241£888,112£769,162£263,88834 / 38
2023
£815,562
£740,879£727,701£670,080£220,33027 / 15
2022
£915,500
£1,005,248£989,789£595,397£142,65857 / 18
2021
£1,296,640
£1,124,040£1,109,011£685,145£90,98663 / 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.

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

Address
THE ADDY YOUNG
PEOPLE'S CENTRE
WOODHOUSE LANE
MANCHESTER
M22 9TF
Registration Date
23 July 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3950596
Charity Number
1070668

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Trustees

Ryan Miemczyk Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Daniele Atkinson
Fiona Elliot
Gregory Holmes
Hojol Uddn
Jeffrey Mills
Kimoni Bell
Professor Michael Harte
Also governs 1 other charity
QAISRA SHAHRAZ
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Manchester Play Association Ltd
  • Manchester Young Lives

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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