M.g.s. Trust
Also known as: M G S Trust, Manchester Grammar School Trust
The charity pays an annual bursary grant to the Manchester Grammar School leaving the school responsible for the allocation of the grant between those pupils deemed to qualify.
Activities & Mission
The charity pays an annual bursary grant to the Manchester Grammar School leaving the school responsible for the allocation of the grant between those pupils deemed to qualify.
Grants
M.g.s. Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £3,000,000
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 747). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Education 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 | £3,156,154 | £3,219,053 | £3,017,412 | £33,868,464 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,508,027 | £2,884,217 | £2,689,851 | £33,754,509 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,750,020 | £2,805,457 | £2,616,547 | £30,187,739 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,468,366 | £2,556,975 | £2,394,841 | £27,767,148 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,802,921 | £2,437,073 | £2,246,007 | £31,042,567 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about M.g.s. Trust
What does M.g.s. Trust do?
The charity pays an annual bursary grant to the Manchester Grammar School leaving the school responsible for the allocation of the grant between those pupils deemed to qualify.
How much income did M.g.s. Trust report in 2025?
M.g.s. Trust reported total income of £3.16m and reported expenditure of £3.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is M.g.s. Trust?
M.g.s. Trust has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 747 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was M.g.s. Trust registered as a charity?
M.g.s. Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1966 as charity number 526564. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs M.g.s. Trust?
M.g.s. Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL JOHN RICHENS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does M.g.s. Trust operate?
M.g.s. Trust operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is M.g.s. Trust a registered charity?
Yes — M.g.s. Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 526564.
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Registry Information
Other notable Education charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- M G S Trust
- Manchester Grammar School Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated