MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
To promote the relief of sick, elderly and disabled persons in the Manchester area by the provision of facilities to relieve the stresses experienced by their carers. To provide a range of high quality information, advice, emotional and practical support services for carers including access to respite care, breaks, training and learning opportunities, peer support and social activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £18,754 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £262,744 and expenditure of £243,990. However, the trustees have resolved to wind down the charity's operations and proceed with a voluntary closure, meaning the financial statements were not prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 28,750 131,291 160,041” — page 18
“we aim to hold up to 6 months’ full running costs in unrestricted and accessible reserves”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03530606
Company officers (Companies House)
- MAHMOOD, Rucksana on trustee list
- KIRVEN, Anthony Richard on trustee list
- CAMPBELL, Winifred Audria, Reverend on trustee list
- HEANEY, Catherine Anne on trustee list
- FOWLES, Lisa Dawn Ellan on trustee list
- LAZZ-ONYENOBI, Addy, Canon Dr on trustee list
- STOPFORTH, Christine on trustee list
- DEVINE, Shirley Joyce
Trustees
- CHRISTINE STOPFORTHchair
- ANTHONY RICHARD KIRVEN
- CATHERINE ANNE HEANEY
- Canon Dr Addy Lazz-Onyenobi
- DAVID PRIOR
- Lisa Dawn Ellan Fowles
- RUCKSANA MAHMOOD
- Rev WINIFRED AUDRIA CAMPBELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £263k | £244k |
| 31/03/2024 | £166k | £228k |
| 31/03/2023 | £230k | £208k |
| 31/03/2022 | £247k | £284k |
| 31/03/2021 | £353k | £280k |
Common questions
Is MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £18,754 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £262,744 and expenditure of £243,990. However, the trustees have resolved to wind down the charity's operations and proceed with a voluntary closure, meaning the financial statements were not prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE as a grant recipient include CARERS TRUST, CRH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARERS TRUST | FY2025 | £51k | Grant to Network Partner |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/09/2024 | £356k | The Shape Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2020 | £10k | Carers Companions Project |