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The Manna House Trust

Also known as: The Northampton Christian Centres Trust, The Manna House - the Manna House Counselling Service

Since 1982 the Manna House Trust has sought to serve the community by providing access to professional counselling services, accredited courses to students training to be future counsellors and supervisors, and wellbeing workshops, for everyone in Northamptonshire irrespective of faith background or ability to pay. It has also provided a coffee shop, bookshop and flats for the homeless.

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Activities & Mission

Since 1982 the Manna House Trust has sought to serve the community by providing access to professional counselling services, accredited courses to students training to be future counsellors and supervisors, and wellbeing workshops, for everyone in Northamptonshire irrespective of faith background or ability to pay. It has also provided a coffee shop, bookshop and flats for the homeless.

Grants

The Manna House Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2026)
£221,065
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, religious activities and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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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
£227,367
Latest Expenditure
£221,065

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 97.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£227,367
£221,0650 / 19
2025
£191,549
£246,6360 / 8
2024
£326,801
£377,4950 / 10
2022
£239,732
£201,7960 / 20
2021
£208,969
£170,0690 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about The Manna House Trust

What does The Manna House Trust do?

Since 1982 the Manna House Trust has sought to serve the community by providing access to professional counselling services, accredited courses to students training to be future counsellors and supervisors, and wellbeing workshops, for everyone in Northamptonshire irrespective of faith background or ability to pay. It has also provided a coffee shop, bookshop and flats for the homeless.

How much income did The Manna House Trust report in 2026?

The Manna House Trust reported total income of £227k and reported expenditure of £221k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Manna House Trust registered as a charity?

The Manna House Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1983 as charity number 286358. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Manna House Trust?

The Manna House Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is GWYN PRITCHARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Manna House Trust operate?

The Manna House Trust operates across 7 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Manna House Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Manna House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286358.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 February 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286358
Charity Number
286358

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Trustees

GWYN PRITCHARD Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID VICTOR HILL
Dr Ivet White
EDWARD PATRICK HARDING
Elizabeth Sturgess
KEITH THOMAS DAVIDSON
Also governs 1 other charity
LENNOX EDMOND THOMSON
Paulette Ernestine Peters
Raymond John Ombui
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • The Northampton Christian Centres Trust
  • The Manna House - the Manna House Counselling Service

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2 November 2026
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