MANCHESTER SCHOOLS' PE ASSOCIATION
Manchester Schools' PE Association provides a programme of opportunity for schools to engage in sport, competition, physical activity, health & wellbeing and leadership.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £31,029 and total unrestricted funds of £68,033. The trustees note that a reserves policy is currently being updated to reflect the integration of restricted funds from a merger. The independent examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and no material issues were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership income from schools was £181,718” — page 6
“the Charity’s Reserves Policy will be updated accordingly”
Trustees
- Eamonn O'Rourkechair
- AARON SAXTON
- Amy Fletcher
- DAVID MCHENDRY
- Eileen Anderson
- Matt Lamming
- Michael Whiteside
- NIGEL BIRKETT
- Ruth Lindsey
- Susan Watmough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £391k | £360k |
| 31/08/2024 | £280k | £383k |
| 31/08/2023 | £307k | £318k |
| 31/08/2022 | £348k | £268k |
| 31/08/2021 | £179k | £186k |
Common questions
Is MANCHESTER SCHOOLS' PE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £31,029 and total unrestricted funds of £68,033. The trustees note that a reserves policy is currently being updated to reflect the integration of restricted funds from a merger. The independent examiner confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and no material issues were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MANCHESTER SCHOOLS' PE ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANCHESTER SCHOOLS' PE ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include YOUNG MANCHESTER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG MANCHESTER | FY2024 | £20k | |
| YOUNG MANCHESTER | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 09/07/2025 | £63k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 14/04/2025 | £32k | School Games Organiser |
| UK government | 06/06/2024 | £95k | ALB-Sport England-School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 06/06/2024 | £95k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 07/03/2024 | £4k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 15/09/2023 | £32k | School Games Organiser |
| UK government | 15/09/2023 | £36k | ALB-Sport England-School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 13/03/2023 | £8k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 18/11/2022 | £15k | School Games Organiser |
| UK government | 18/11/2022 | £23k | ALB-Sport England-School Games Organiser |