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The Mustard Tree

Mustard Tree operates across Greater Manchester, providing food, clothing furniture and training for individuals in need. Our beneficiaries include those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, those recovering from addictions, ex-offenders, refugees, asylum seekers and those with mental health issues. We run various programmes helping people re-find their confidence, motivation and employment.

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Activities & Mission

Mustard Tree operates across Greater Manchester, providing food, clothing furniture and training for individuals in need. Our beneficiaries include those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, those recovering from addictions, ex-offenders, refugees, asylum seekers and those with mental health issues. We run various programmes helping people re-find their confidence, motivation and employment.

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 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,146,702
Latest Expenditure
£2,169,953

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 29.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,395,986
Charitable Activities £671,478
Other Trading £0
Investments £346
Other Income £78,892

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,548,123
Raising Funds £621,830
Governance £16,594
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,146,702
£2,169,953£1,548,123£2,171,682£119,02545 / 454
2024
£2,091,074
£2,280,193£1,593,674£2,194,933£74,71747 / 480
2023
£2,190,423
£2,237,319£1,227,022£2,384,052£196,77045 / 533
2022
£1,726,357
£1,771,198£1,028,691£2,430,948£173,37742 / 888
2021
£1,660,427
£1,540,177£771,550£2,475,789£170,44242 / 311

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mustard Tree

What does The Mustard Tree do?

Mustard Tree operates across Greater Manchester, providing food, clothing furniture and training for individuals in need. Our beneficiaries include those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, those recovering from addictions, ex-offenders, refugees, asylum seekers and those with mental health issues. We run various programmes helping people re-find their confidence, motivation and employment.

How much income did The Mustard Tree report in 2025?

The Mustard Tree reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £2.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mustard Tree?

The Mustard Tree has a program ratio of 72.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% 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 Mustard Tree registered as a charity?

The Mustard Tree was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 2010 as charity number 1135192. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Mustard Tree?

The Mustard Tree is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK ISAAC ADLESTONE OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mustard Tree operate?

The Mustard Tree operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Mustard Tree a registered charity?

Yes — The Mustard Tree is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135192.

Details

Address
The Mustard Tree
110 Oldham Road
MANCHESTER
M4 6AG
Registration Date
25 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049238
Charity Number
1135192

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Trustees

MARK ISAAC ADLESTONE OBE Chair
Adrian Christopher Ellis
Cllr Rabnawaz Akbar
Also governs 2 other charities
Darren Clark CStJ,DL
Nicola Ruth Wertheim
Richard Caulfield

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