The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation
Also known as: Manchester and Salford Playing Field Society, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Federation of Clubs for Young People, Greater Manchester Youth Federation
To encourage young people to participate in a wide range of activities designed to promote their social and sporting skills.provide appropriate space for active play for young people and young adults
Activities & Mission
To encourage young people to participate in a wide range of activities designed to promote their social and sporting skills.provide appropriate space for active play for young people and young adults
Grants
The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £45,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, amateur sport and recreation
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — Norbrook Youth Club (organisation 521238)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £22,933,042 | £1,028,712 | £985,941 | £26,358,048 | £1,964,059 | 19 / 3 |
| 2024 | £428,104 | £733,027 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £137,287 | £367,671 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £105,465 | £235,423 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £122,329 | £191,827 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation
What does The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation do?
To encourage young people to participate in a wide range of activities designed to promote their social and sporting skills.provide appropriate space for active play for young people and young adults
How much income did The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation report in 2025?
The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation reported total income of £22.93m and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation?
The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation has a program ratio of 4.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation registered as a charity?
The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1963 as charity number 521234. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation?
The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma O'Reilly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation operate?
The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation operates across 7 areas, including Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation a registered charity?
Yes — The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 521234.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group 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
- Manchester and Salford Playing Field Society
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester
- Greater Manchester Federation of Clubs for Young People
- Greater Manchester Youth Federation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated