FOREVER MANCHESTER
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £123,805 for the year, with total funds increasing to £8.74 million. However, unrestricted resources yielded an excess of expenditure over income of £572, and the charity notes that attracting unrestricted donations remains a key focus to support core costs and grant-making. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £287k are slightly below the stated policy target of £304k, though a plan is in place to restore them if required.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one employee’s total employee benefits, excluding pension contributions, was between £70,000 and £80,000 (2024: one employee between £70,000 and £80,000).” — page 26
“The actual free reserves at 31 March 2025 were £287k (2024 £259k).”
“Forever Manchester Trading Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of Forever Manchester.” — page 7
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02785133
- Trading subsidiary: FOREVER MANCHESTER TRADING LIMITED Companies House 06874910
Funders the charity credits
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Claire Ebrey
- Nicholas Kenneth Edmondson
- Rebecca Jane Levy
- Rebecca Louise Durrant
- Robert Adrian Barker
- SAMANTHA JANE BOOTH
- SANDRA LINDSAY
- Steven Ian Renfrew
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.0m | £3.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.2m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.9m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.2m | £5.2m |
Common questions
Is FOREVER MANCHESTER financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £123,805 for the year, with total funds increasing to £8.74 million. However, unrestricted resources yielded an excess of expenditure over income of £572, and the charity notes that attracting unrestricted donations remains a key focus to support core costs and grant-making. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £287k are slightly below the stated policy target of £304k, though a plan is in place to restore them if required. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of FOREVER MANCHESTER earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds FOREVER MANCHESTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOREVER MANCHESTER as a grant recipient include BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MATHER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £50k |
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £50k |
| THE MATHER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £248k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £248k |
| CURIOUS MINDS | 1 | £10k |
| THE D C TRUST | 1 | £2k |