Manna Society
The Manna Day Centre is open 7 days a week, 51 weeks of the year offering the following services: free food, showers, clothing, housing & welfare advice and medical care.
Activities & Mission
The Manna Day Centre is open 7 days a week, 51 weeks of the year offering the following services: free food, showers, clothing, housing & welfare advice and medical care.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 282). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £996,734 | £592,470 | £585,040 | £889,262 | £876,469 | 11 / 90 |
| 2025 | £685,485 | £575,958 | £568,482 | £484,998 | £465,194 | 11 / 90 |
| 2024 | £409,725 | £584,297 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £505,009 | £544,200 | £537,618 | £550,043 | £526,705 | 10 / 50 |
| 2022 | £661,417 | £469,758 | £463,490 | £589,234 | £560,584 | 10 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Manna Society
What does Manna Society do?
The Manna Day Centre is open 7 days a week, 51 weeks of the year offering the following services: free food, showers, clothing, housing & welfare advice and medical care.
How much income did Manna Society report in 2026?
Manna Society reported total income of £997k and reported expenditure of £592k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Manna Society?
Manna Society has a program ratio of 58.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 282 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Manna Society registered as a charity?
Manna Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1986 as charity number 294691. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Manna Society?
Manna Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHA POWER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manna Society operate?
Manna Society operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Manna Society a registered charity?
Yes — Manna Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294691.
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Other notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated