MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Registered charity 1130000 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MJF

To promote, advance and nurture the appreciation of contemporary music - mainly jazz and world music in the North West of England and particularly Greater Manchester, via an annual festival and other activities.

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Latest income

£451k

Latest spending

£445k

Registered

2009

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity finished the financial year with a small surplus and net assets of £146,397, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £90,000. The organization relies on continued support from core funders, including Arts Council England, to sustain its operations amid a challenging economic climate for the live music sector.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Two trustees received £1,338 for musical performances, event production costs and other services.

“During the year two trustees received £1,338 for musical perfomances, event production costs and other services (2024: one trustee received payment of £1,014 for musical performances and mentoring of artists)” — page 18

“Robin Phillips is a director of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). During the year GMCC received £3,776 for IT and other services provided (2024: £4,300).” — page 18

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC), a related party via trustee Robin Phillips, received £3,776 for IT and other services.

“During the year two trustees received £1,338 for musical perfomances, event production costs and other services (2024: one trustee received payment of £1,014 for musical performances and mentoring of artists)” — page 18

“Robin Phillips is a director of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). During the year GMCC received £3,776 for IT and other services provided (2024: £4,300).” — page 18

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Bury Metropolitan Arts Association (BMAA), a related party via trustee Victoria Robinson, received £75 for services provided.

“During the year two trustees received £1,338 for musical perfomances, event production costs and other services (2024: one trustee received payment of £1,014 for musical performances and mentoring of artists)” — page 18

“Robin Phillips is a director of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). During the year GMCC received £3,776 for IT and other services provided (2024: £4,300).” — page 18

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Arts Council England — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
GMCA — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
Manchester City Council — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
Forsyth Music Shop — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
Yamaha — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
First Street — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
Ask — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
Rising Tide — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)
JACKARTS — “We are also proud to partner with and be supported by many other mighty organisations, to help us provide opportunities for our artists and …” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Amarjeet Kaur Khera
Danni Skerritt
Eric Solomons
Gawen Wallace Higgins
Julia Payne
Oluyemisi Bolatiwa
Robin Phillips · trustee of 1 other charity
Thandanani Emmanuel Gumede
Thomas William Justice
Victoria Louise Robinson

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/06/2025	£451k	£445k
30/06/2024	£292k	£298k
30/06/2023	£274k	£257k
30/06/2022	£266k	£237k
30/06/2021	£294k	£248k

Common questions

Is MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity finished the financial year with a small surplus and net assets of £146,397, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £90,000. The organization relies on continued support from core funders, including Arts Council England, to sustain its operations amid a challenging economic climate for the live music sector. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.