Manchester Tamil Association
Analysis
Manchester Tamil Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in March 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Manchester Tamil Association reported income of £15k and spending of £13k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £1,123 to £15k (+1234%), an average of +91% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 200%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 Tamil Association sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gwaenysgor Village Hall (£15k), Great Broughton Village Hall (£15k) and Wallasey Musical Theatre Company (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of children and young people aged 4-18 through the provision of education in Tamil language and fine arts including singing and classical dance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gwaenysgor Village Hall | Flintshire | £15k |
| Great Broughton Village Hall | Middlesbrough | £15k |
| Wallasey Musical Theatre Company | Ellesmere Port | £15k |
| East Woodhay Silver Band | Hampshire | £15k |