Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational)
Also known as: Northern College (united Reformed and Congregational) Bursary and Prize Fund, The Congregational College Manchester, Northern College
The object of the College is to advance the Christian Religion in accordance with the tenets of the Churches by providing education and training for:1. candidates for the ministries of the Churches,2. Ministers of, and lay people in, the Churches, and3. Ministers and lay persons from other denominations and in such other ways as the governors think fit.
Activities & Mission
The object of the College is to advance the Christian Religion in accordance with the tenets of the Churches by providing education and training for:1. candidates for the ministries of the Churches,2. Ministers of, and lay people in, the Churches, and3. Ministers and lay persons from other denominations and in such other ways as the governors think fit.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £556,740 | £602,250 | £574,983 | £7,266,750 | £6,545,884 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £516,132 | £603,007 | £577,747 | £6,761,075 | £6,029,978 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £488,761 | £568,182 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £480,262 | £537,208 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £517,659 | £579,300 | £555,618 | £6,683,518 | £5,908,709 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational)
What does Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) do?
The object of the College is to advance the Christian Religion in accordance with the tenets of the Churches by providing education and training for:1. candidates for the ministries of the Churches,2. Ministers of, and lay people in, the Churches, and3. Ministers and lay persons from other denominations and in such other ways as the governors think fit.
How much income did Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) report in 2024?
Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) reported total income of £557k and reported expenditure of £602k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational)?
Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) has a program ratio of 103.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) registered as a charity?
Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 1961 as charity number 529253. It has been registered for 65 years.
Who runs Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational)?
Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) operate?
Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) a registered charity?
Yes — Northern College (united Reformed And Congregational) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 529253.
Details
BRIGHTON GROVE
MANCHESTER
M14 5JP
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Also Known As
- Northern College (united Reformed and Congregational)
- Northern College (united Reformed and Congregational) Bursary and Prize Fund
- The Congregational College Manchester
- Northern College
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated