The Manchester Youth Zone Limited
Also known as: Manchester Youth Zone (harpurhey), The Factory Youth Zone (manchester) Limited
The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of high quality youth and play services seven days a week which can be accessed by young people from North Manchester. We aim to ensure that all young people touched by the Youth Zone are able to make a successful transition to adulthood.
Activities & Mission
The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of high quality youth and play services seven days a week which can be accessed by young people from North Manchester. We aim to ensure that all young people touched by the Youth Zone are able to make a successful transition to adulthood.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
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 2022 — The Bruntwood Charity (organisation 5009766)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,189,336 | £2,159,626 | £2,104,793 | £5,400,910 | £518,084 | 62 / 25 |
| 2024 | £5,920,475 | £2,097,345 | £1,986,319 | £4,371,200 | £544,524 | 59 / 295 |
| 2023 | £1,752,766 | £1,994,712 | £1,905,600 | £548,070 | £455,928 | 53 / 225 |
| 2022 | £1,706,805 | £1,739,952 | £1,619,783 | £790,016 | £342,833 | 43 / 186 |
| 2021 | £1,885,926 | £1,513,540 | £1,430,223 | £823,163 | £579,197 | 45 / 122 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Manchester Youth Zone Limited
What does The Manchester Youth Zone Limited do?
The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of high quality youth and play services seven days a week which can be accessed by young people from North Manchester. We aim to ensure that all young people touched by the Youth Zone are able to make a successful transition to adulthood.
How much income did The Manchester Youth Zone Limited report in 2025?
The Manchester Youth Zone Limited reported total income of £3.19m and reported expenditure of £2.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Manchester Youth Zone Limited?
The Manchester Youth Zone Limited has a program ratio of 66.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Manchester Youth Zone Limited registered as a charity?
The Manchester Youth Zone Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2010 as charity number 1134580. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Manchester Youth Zone Limited?
The Manchester Youth Zone Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Josephine Jolliffe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Manchester Youth Zone Limited operate?
The Manchester Youth Zone Limited operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Manchester Youth Zone Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Manchester Youth Zone Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134580.
Details
Harpurhey
Manchester
United Kingdom
M9 8AE
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Also Known As
- Manchester Youth Zone (harpurhey)
- The Factory Youth Zone (manchester) Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated