MANCHESTER CARE AND REPAIR
Registered charity 1147174 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as TRAFFORD CARE & REPAIR, WIGAN BOROUGH CARE & REPAIR
Providing support to older and vulnerable people in maintaining their well-being while living in their own home in the Greater Manchester and surrounding area including: Advice and support, carrying out free or at low cost, small-scale home repairs (handyhelp); support, supervision and inspection service for larger-scale home repairs and adaptations.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £1,016,126 against a policy target of retaining between three and six months of operating costs. The accounts state that the board reviews reserves annually and has determined that £726,777 is required to cover potential commitments such as lease liabilities and payroll in the event of cessation. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Contractual income (22% of income)
“Contractual income 999,199” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Horsfield & Smith. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~8.2 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (97% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Adrian Lewis
- Beth Rachel Edie Saffer
- Darren Mort
- Faye Helen Robinson
- Janat Hulston
- PAMELA SMITH
- Sharon Elaine Steele
- Theresa Jayne Huburn
- Thomas Kevin McDonald
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Manchester City · Wigan
Income and spending
Common questions
Is MANCHESTER CARE AND REPAIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £1,016,126 against a policy target of retaining between three and six months of operating costs. The accounts state that the board reviews reserves annually and has determined that £726,777 is required to cover potential commitments such as lease liabilities and payroll in the event of cessation. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Horsfield & Smith.
Who funds MANCHESTER CARE AND REPAIR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANCHESTER CARE AND REPAIR as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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