The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust
Also known as: The High Sheriff's Trust
The Trust provides grants to projects designed to fight crime and the fear of crime in Greater Manchester.
Activities & Mission
The Trust provides grants to projects designed to fight crime and the fear of crime in Greater Manchester.
Grants
The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £379,647
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- economic or community development and employment
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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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £204,424 | £379,647 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £205,434 | £313,937 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £206,287 | £397,543 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £264,600 | £323,376 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £172,096 | £448,765 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust
What does The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust do?
The Trust provides grants to projects designed to fight crime and the fear of crime in Greater Manchester.
How much income did The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust report in 2025?
The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust reported total income of £204k and reported expenditure of £380k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust registered as a charity?
The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 1994 as charity number 1040579. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust?
The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Watson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust operate?
The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040579.
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Also Known As
- The High Sheriff's Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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