Our Room Manchester
Our Room is an arts charity and creative community for male, trans and non-binary people who sex work. Our vision is that male, trans and non-binary people who sex work live happier, healthier more creative lives. We believe that the power of Art combined with person centred professional support and advocacy can support and enable positive life-changing transformation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £69,996, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £83,666, driven primarily by charitable activity grants, while total expenditure was £296,319.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 10
Trustees
- Michael Stuartchair
- Caitlin Gleeson
- Hayley Keenan
- Hayley Speed
- Luke Byrne
- Tom Hillsdon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £373k | £289k |
| 30/11/2024 | £398k | £351k |
| 30/11/2023 | £320k | £256k |
| 30/11/2022 | £126k | £173k |
| 30/11/2021 | £116k | £199k |
Common questions
Is Our Room Manchester financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £69,996, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £83,666, driven primarily by charitable activity grants, while total expenditure was £296,319. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Our Room Manchester?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Our Room Manchester as a grant recipient include OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST, GREATER MANCHESTER MAYOR'S CHARITY CIO, MANCHESTER PRIDE LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | Core funding |
| OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £47k | Core funding |
| OGLESBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Core funding |
| GREATER MANCHESTER MAYOR'S CHARITY CIO | FY2023 | £10k | Final phase of 'Build Back Better' grant programme; funded a part-time caseworker for LGBT+ men and trans people. |
| MANCHESTER PRIDE LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | to research the needs of LGBTQ+ sex workers through participatory and community-based arts projects |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2023 | £451k | Our Room Manchester |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2019 | £10k | Case Worker |