GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER
GTM works alongside people experiencing poverty, inequality and disadvantage, including people experiencing homelessness, social isolation, physical and mental ill health, and people with experience of the asylum system. We provide advice, practical support, and other community services, while strengthening communities, developing community leaders and mobilising volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £50,824 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £431,851 against expenditure of £381,027. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £53,434, which is below the stated policy target of six months of unrestricted cash expenditure. The charity noted that securing long-term core funding continued to be a major challenge.
What the accounts disclose
“Homeless Services 207,437”
“The unrestricted reserves as at 31 December 2025 show £53,434.”
“Grace Thomas and Mark Davies, Trustees of Greater Together Manchester, are also Trustees of the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance, which provides office space, access to meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, printing, and reception support to Greater Together Manchester.” — page 31
“Helen Platts, Trustee of Greater Together Manchester until 21st March 2025, was the Diocesan Secretary/Chief Operating Officer for the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance until April 2026, and Philip Cansdale, Trustee of Greater Together Manchester from 1st April 2025, is the Director of Mission and Ministry for the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance.” — page 31
“Grace Thomas and Mark Davies, Trustees of Greater Together Manchester, are also Trustees of the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance, which provides office space, access to meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, printing, and reception support to Greater Together Manchester.” — page 31
“Helen Platts, Trustee of Greater Together Manchester until 21st March 2025, was the Diocesan Secretary/Chief Operating Officer for the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance until April 2026, and Philip Cansdale, Trustee of Greater Together Manchester from 1st April 2025, is the Director of Mission and Ministry for the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance.” — page 31
Trustees
- Martin William Evans
- Niamh Mae Hardman
- Nike Hale
- Rev Anne Elizabeth Gilbert
- Rev Grace Thomas
- Rev Peter Bennett
- Rev Philip John Cansdale
- The Right Reverend Mark Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £432k | £381k |
| 31/12/2024 | £372k | £387k |
| 31/12/2023 | £240k | £358k |
| 31/12/2022 | £324k | £227k |
| 31/12/2021 | £226k | £232k |
Common questions
Is GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £50,824 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £431,851 against expenditure of £381,027. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £53,434, which is below the stated policy target of six months of unrestricted cash expenditure. The charity noted that securing long-term core funding continued to be a major challenge. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER as a grant recipient include EDWARD HOLT TRUST, MANCHESTER DIOCESAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL AID, THE PRET FOUNDATION, THE GROCERS' CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD HOLT TRUST | FY2023 | £37k | |
| EDWARD HOLT TRUST | FY2022 | £26k | |
| MANCHESTER DIOCESAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL AID | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE PRET FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Relief of Poverty |
| MANCHESTER DIOCESAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL AID | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £20k | Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network |
| Sport England | 08/06/2022 | £9k | Jubilee Fund - Lifeskills Through Sports for homelessness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/03/2021 | £10k | Community Pantry |