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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

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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

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,933,042
Latest Expenditure
£1,028,712

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% 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

Donations & Legacies £329,039
Charitable Activities £11,208
Other Trading £0
Investments £339,925
Other Income £22,252,870

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £985,941
Raising Funds £42,771
Governance £13,230
Grants to Institutions £45,000
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£22,933,042
£1,028,712£985,941£26,358,048£1,964,05919 / 3
2024
£428,104
£733,0270 / 3
2023
£137,287
£367,6710 / 6
2022
£105,465
£235,4230 / 4
2021
£122,329
£191,8270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 685 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.

Details

Address
Partington Youth and Community Centre
Moss Lane
Partington
Greater Manchester
M31 4FA
Registration Date
25 March 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
521234
Charity Number
521234

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Trustees

Emma O'Reilly Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander Edward Stephens
Daniel Jones
Megan Kathleen Rose Price
Michael David Rollinson
Ralph John Ellerton
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Baty
Richard Michael Lloyd

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Facilities Leisure

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
14 May 2026
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