Manchester Global Foundation
Analysis
Manchester Global Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, overseas aid/famine relief and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Manchester Global Foundation reported income of £90k and spending of £126k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £29k to £90k (+211%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 294%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Manchester Global Foundation sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust (£90k), Musical Connections (£90k) and Ridley Family Charity (£90k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
MGF advances the health of poor, vulnerable and socially deprived communities in low and middle-income countries and Greater Manchester. This is achieved by providing technical support, volunteers and resources to build the capacity of health workers, health institutions and students and supports health care evaluation and research aimed at generating innovative solutions in resource poor settings
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust | Kent | £90k |
| Musical Connections | York | £90k |
| Ridley Family Charity | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £90k |
| Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement | Greenford | £90k |