Manchester Craft & Design
Analysis
Manchester Craft & Design is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in June 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02572530). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Manchester Craft & Design reported income of £222k and spending of £238k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £244k to £222k (-8.9%), an average of -2.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Manchester Craft & Design sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Holmfirth Civic Hall Community Trust (£222k), Heckington Windmill Trust (£222k) and Gatwick Aviation Museum (£222k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Manchester Craft and Design's activities focus on programmes and audience development events to promote public understanding and participation in contemporary craft and design. These include our exhibitions, public workshops, talent development programme, community events, and educational visits and talks.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Holmfirth Civic Hall Community Trust | Holmfirth | £222k |
| Heckington Windmill Trust | Sleaford | £222k |
| Gatwick Aviation Museum | Surrey | £222k |
| The Friends of Kent Churches | Maidstone | £223k |