THE EAST MANCHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We deliver community drop-ins in Manchester, providing free support, learning and social activities for refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants. Our provision includes information, advocacy, advice and support; English, employability and computer classes; creche; hot food; volunteering opportunities; destitution support and a programme of social and well-being activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £431,375 from £468,184 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £435,363, resulting in a net expenditure of £3,988. The charity maintains free unrestricted reserves of £242,646, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of at least six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level that equates to at least six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure, in addition to money designated for statutory redundancy costs.” — page 15
Trustees
- Hassan Hareth
- Hazel Batchelor
- Ingrid Hanson
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy Affriyie
- Justine Bianza Mutombo
- Noman Shaheen Dar
- Professor Caroline Glendinning
- Stewart Knox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £431k | £435k |
| 31/03/2024 | £468k | £391k |
| 31/03/2023 | £380k | £347k |
| 31/03/2022 | £335k | £343k |
| 31/03/2021 | £353k | £310k |
Common questions
Is THE EAST MANCHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £431,375 from £468,184 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £435,363, resulting in a net expenditure of £3,988. The charity maintains free unrestricted reserves of £242,646, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of at least six months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE EAST MANCHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EAST MANCHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2026 | £20k | Rainbow Haven Connect |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2024 | £13k | Rainbow Haven Connect |
| A B Charitable Trust | 06/10/2022 | £20k | A grant to The East Manchester Community Association (trading name: Rainbow Haven) |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/06/2022 | £23k | 'A Safe Haven', core work, staff salaries |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2022 | £10k | Meet eat and learn |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 30/09/2020 | £27k | COVID-19 - TEMCA |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2015 | £9k | Fugee Foods |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2011 | £297k | The Rainbow Haven Drop-In |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2009 | £2k | Experience Volunteering Service |