Wood Street Mission
We aim to alleviate the effects of poverty on children and their families in Manchester by offering practical help with clothing, bedding and baby equipment, and to break the cycle of poverty by encouraging engagement with education.
Activities & Mission
We aim to alleviate the effects of poverty on children and their families in Manchester by offering practical help with clothing, bedding and baby equipment, and to break the cycle of poverty by encouraging engagement with education.
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 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £784,395 | £903,758 | £903,758 | £2,230,806 | £0 | 15 / 260 |
| 2023 | £792,137 | £898,082 | £898,082 | £2,324,654 | £0 | 16 / 240 |
| 2022 | £785,323 | £815,282 | £815,282 | £2,335,891 | £0 | 15 / 230 |
| 2021 | £517,026 | £730,027 | £730,027 | £2,560,649 | £0 | 15 / 400 |
| 2020 | £717,851 | £687,488 | £687,488 | £2,660,714 | £0 | 13 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wood Street Mission
What does Wood Street Mission do?
We aim to alleviate the effects of poverty on children and their families in Manchester by offering practical help with clothing, bedding and baby equipment, and to break the cycle of poverty by encouraging engagement with education.
How much income did Wood Street Mission report in 2024?
Wood Street Mission reported total income of £784k and reported expenditure of £904k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wood Street Mission?
Wood Street Mission has a program ratio of 115.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wood Street Mission registered as a charity?
Wood Street Mission was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1999 as charity number 1078337. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Wood Street Mission?
Wood Street Mission is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT TOPHAM RACE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wood Street Mission operate?
Wood Street Mission operates across 2 areas: Manchester City and Salford City.
Is Wood Street Mission a registered charity?
Yes — Wood Street Mission is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078337.
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M3 3EF
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