The Manufacturing Institute
Also known as: Trafford Park Manufacturing Institute
Development and delivery of educational programmes including academic and vocational qualifications.Promoting manufacturing with young people and educators. Promoting public awareness of the physical and intellectual outputs of manufacturing and advocacy for the sector to the broader public.
Activities & Mission
Development and delivery of educational programmes including academic and vocational qualifications.Promoting manufacturing with young people and educators. Promoting public awareness of the physical and intellectual outputs of manufacturing and advocacy for the sector to the broader public.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% 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 2021.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £1,395,932 | £1,567,713 | £837,036 | -£742,029 | £0 | 11 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,966,170 | £2,044,607 | £1,054,968 | -£573,049 | £0 | 13 / 60 |
| 2019 | £1,728,799 | £1,715,798 | £997,451 | -£494,611 | £0 | 11 / 0 |
| 2018 | £1,040,387 | £1,352,603 | £993,424 | -£503,314 | £0 | 17 / 0 |
| 2017 | £1,816,974 | £2,577,507 | £1,195,395 | -£191,089 | -£297,579 | 14 / 330 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Manufacturing Institute
What does The Manufacturing Institute do?
Development and delivery of educational programmes including academic and vocational qualifications.Promoting manufacturing with young people and educators. Promoting public awareness of the physical and intellectual outputs of manufacturing and advocacy for the sector to the broader public.
How much income did The Manufacturing Institute report in 2021?
The Manufacturing Institute reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2021, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Manufacturing Institute?
The Manufacturing Institute has a program ratio of 60.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Manufacturing Institute registered as a charity?
The Manufacturing Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1994 as charity number 1043019. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Manufacturing Institute?
The Manufacturing Institute is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Anthony Hughes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Manufacturing Institute operate?
The Manufacturing Institute operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Manufacturing Institute a registered charity?
Yes — The Manufacturing Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043019.
Details
Lee House
90 Great Bridgewater Street
MANCHESTER
M1 5JW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Trafford Park Manufacturing Institute
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated