MANCHESTER BAROQUE
The mission of Manchester Baroque is to share our love of historical music, with broad and diverse audiences. We are committed to the continued development of vibrant historically informed performances at the centre of the city's arts culture: Reflecting Manchester's rich heritage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £7,042 for the year ended July 2025, resulting in net assets of £50,504. The trustees note that financial performance improved significantly against the original budgeted deficit, with total income reaching £124,000. The organization remains focused on long-term resilience and sustaining artistic excellence.
What the accounts disclose
“An issue relating to Charity Commission reporting requirements was identified and is being addressed through appropriate corrective action, including the appointment of an independent examiner.”
Trustees
- Michael Gerard Emmerichchair
- CLIVE ALLAN JAMES MEMMOTT
- Jessica Catherine Bowles
- Veronica Lucy Makinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £123k | £130k |
| 31/07/2024 | £114k | £84k |
| 31/07/2023 | £76k | £62k |
| 31/07/2022 | £35k | £32k |
| 31/07/2021 | £16k | £23k |
Common questions
Is MANCHESTER BAROQUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £7,042 for the year ended July 2025, resulting in net assets of £50,504. The trustees note that financial performance improved significantly against the original budgeted deficit, with total income reaching £124,000. The organization remains focused on long-term resilience and sustaining artistic excellence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MANCHESTER BAROQUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MANCHESTER BAROQUE as a grant recipient include CONTINUO FOUNDATION, MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £126k | |
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £109k | Project Grant Round 6 |
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £95k | Project Grant Round 5 |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2023 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £315k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE RUTH SUTTON TRUST FOR MUSIC | 1 | £50k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| SAVANNAH WISDOM | 1 | £25k |
| OLD POSSUM'S PRACTICAL TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| THE GREAT BRITAIN SASAKAWA FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- MANCHESTER CAMERATA LIMITED
- GREATER MANCHESTER ARTS CENTRE LIMITED
- MANCHESTER CITY OF LITERATURE
- TOIMCHEI YOM TOV MANCHESTER
- MANCHESTER YOUTH ACADEMY LTD
- MANCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER BAROQUE | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER CAMERATA LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREATER MANCHESTER ARTS CENTRE LIMITED | £7.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER CITY OF LITERATURE | £265k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOIMCHEI YOM TOV MANCHESTER | £394k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER YOUTH ACADEMY LTD | £469k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |