Finance Score: -10

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 12

Low unrestricted reserves: -2
Accounts overdue -5
Volatile income: -3

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3

Grant maker support: +12

Overall GiG Score: 8

GREATER MANCHESTER CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION

GMCVO works to increase economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester through effective collaborations and supporting other organisations to achieve their goals. We support voluntary organisations and social enterprises to understand the operating environment, to gain social investment and we test new approaches. We provide investment and are a lead body for networks & partnership projects.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity only provides its support via other charities

Financial issues to consider:

Unrestricted reserves appear to be dangerously low at the latest year end
Latest accounts are overdue for filing
Income has been volatile recently

Established: 49 years

www.gmcvo.org.uk

john.hannen@gmcvo.org.uk

01612771000

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/22		£3,791	£3,548	£244	£0	£2,082	£409	1.4	33	2
31/03/21		£3,765	£3,008	£757	£0	£1,838	£352	1.4	35	2
31/03/20		£4,401	£4,186	£215	£0	£1,081	£261	0.7	40	2
31/03/19		£5,093	£5,355	£-262	£0	£866	£319	0.7	44	4
31/03/18		£6,457	£5,786	£671	£0	£1,128	£319	0.7	43	3
31/03/17	*	£4,965	£5,323	£-358	£0	£457	£267	0.6	36	0
31/03/16	*	£3,778	£3,677	£101	£0	£814	£307	1	34	0
31/03/15	*	£2,586	£2,375	£210	£57	£714	£263	1.3	34	0
31/03/14	*	£1,623	£1,588	£34	£60	£503	£387	2.9	28	0
31/03/13		£1,502	£1,555	£-53	£66	£469	£385	3	27	0
31/03/12		£1,019	£1,119	£-100	£50	£522	£357	3.8	25	0
31/03/11	*	£1,670	£1,672	£-1	£60	£622	£484	3.5	27	0
31/03/10		£1,868	£1,895	£-28	£62	£623	£508	3.2	28	0
31/03/09		£1,732	£1,639	£92	£51	£651	£432	3.2	28	0
31/03/08		£1,511	£1,731	£-220	£190	£559	£414	2.9	32	0
31/03/07		£1,647	£1,463	£184	£13	£779	£390	3.2	33	0
31/03/06		£2,506	£2,256	£250	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/05		£936	£780	£156	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/04		£688	£754	£-66	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 41%
Liabilities/Income: 38%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 20%
Reserves/Spending: 1.4 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 7 months
Quick Ratio: 1.7

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
Human Rights/Religious Or Racial Harmony/Equality Or Diversity

How it operates

Acts as an umbrella or resource body
Makes Grants to Organisations
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides other finance
Sponsors or undertakes research

Where it operates

Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford City, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan,

Who it helps

Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Who works here?

33 employees
2 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Esmee Fairbairn	£844,000
Comic Relief	£275,000
Barrow Cadbury Trust	£254,640
National Lottery Community Fund	£92,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Barrow Cadbury Trust - Embedding EDIB within GMCVO.
£35,240	13/07/2023	Developing and embedding EDI commitments and practices within GMCVO.
Esmee Fairbairn - Social investment Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation
£800,000	25/04/2023	Underwrite loan losses incurred by Credit Unions as they begin to lend to social enterprises and charities
Barrow Cadbury Trust - BASE Network
£29,600	07/04/2022	Administration and additional support costs for the BASE Network in Greater Manchester.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation
£44,000	26/01/2022 4	Towards project costs Research into opportunities & barriers for social investment among diverse racialised communities in Great Manchester. This will contribute to the business plan and spin out ....more Towards project costs Research into opportunities & barriers for social investment among diverse racialised communities in Great Manchester. This will contribute to the business plan and spin out of GMCVO-hosted network in
Barrow Cadbury Trust - GMCVO Core support for Covid recovery
£100,000	16/11/2021	To enable GMCVO to retain key financial, marketing and development skills to support its work in the social investment sector.
Barrow Cadbury Trust - A Sustainable GM BAME Social Enterprise Network
£59,800	09/02/2021 13	To develop an innovation co-operative to support the sustainability of the Greater Manchester BAME Social Enterprise Network.
National Lottery Community Fund - GMCVO & GM BAME Leaders Covid-19 Support
£48,878	08/07/2020 8	GMCVO will use the funding to overcome financial difficulties they are experiencing as a result of a loss of income during the Covid-19 crisis.
Comic Relief - BAME Intermediary Partner
£275,000	23/06/2020 12	COVID19 - Greater Manchester BAME Network were established in 2009, to inform, support and connect BAME-led VCSE organisations and BAME individuals living and working in Greater Manchester, and the ....more COVID19 - Greater Manchester BAME Network were established in 2009, to inform, support and connect BAME-led VCSE organisations and BAME individuals living and working in Greater Manchester, and the North West. Working with 1300 members, they provide regular news about policy, funding, best practice, and opportunities for members to network, hear high-profile speakers, and learn from each other. It also facilitate space for networking , partnership development and capacity building especially around funding and sustainability. GM BAME Network is working with GMCVO as a technical to deliver funding to BAME led and serving grassroots groups across Greater Manchester.
National Lottery Community Fund - Greater Manchester Funders Forum
£43,122	26/03/2020 12	The organisation aims to support volunteering organisations. Funding for the project will enable them to support volunteering groups during Vovid19 crisis and distribute funding.
Barrow Cadbury Trust - Connecting GM BME entrepreneurs to social investment 2
£30,000	20/08/2019 12	To establish a Greater Manchester BME social enterprise network (GMBME SEN) to better connect BME organisations to social investment support and advice.
National Lottery Community Fund - Hidden Young People
£500,000	14/12/2018 24	GMCVO is an organisation based in Greater Manchester that aims to get young people into employment. The project will target people in Bolton, Salford and Manchester as these areas have high rates of ....more GMCVO is an organisation based in Greater Manchester that aims to get young people into employment. The project will target people in Bolton, Salford and Manchester as these areas have high rates of unemployment among young people. GMCVO have identified young people who are not in employment and not claiming benefits as their primary targets, describing them as 'hidden'. The project will provide long or short-term support after a mental health and wellbeing assessment is done with the young person.
One Manchester - Sponsorship of Social Enterprise Summit Event
£3,000	15/11/2018	Sponsorship of Social Enterprise Summit Event.
Department for International Development - Returners Grant Fund Projects
£150,247	01/04/2018	To develop a return to work programme to support local employer sectors
Tudor Trust - Grant to Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations
£49,000	23/06/2015 12	over one year towards the development of a project, in partnership with 10:10, to build the strength and resilience of community groups in Manchester through a community-based solar energy scheme
National Lottery Community Fund - Awareness and preparation for opportunities for the VCSE
£10,000	13/03/2015 12	Not Available
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO)
£689,600	03/03/2015	Ardwick Green Histories and a Sustainable St Thomas Centre
National Lottery Community Fund - Awareness and preparation for opportunities for the VCSE
£20,000	03/10/2014 6	Not Available
National Lottery Community Fund - Ambition for Ageing
£10,222,679	30/07/2014 60	Not Available
National Lottery Community Fund - Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (D'ment Grant)
£20,000	15/01/2014 3	Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (D'ment Grant)
National Lottery Community Fund - Talent Match Vision & Prospectus
£9,604,902	01/02/2013 60	Utilising an outreach approach, individuals will be engaged into a long-term support and mentoring relationship with an appropriate trusted adult guide. Co-assessment between young people and mentors ....more Utilising an outreach approach, individuals will be engaged into a long-term support and mentoring relationship with an appropriate trusted adult guide. Co-assessment between young people and mentors will take place to identify an individual's talents and aspirations, explore their perceptions about employment, and understand their barriers to achievement. This information will be used to design a personal pathway towards employment, including interim milestones and interventions.
National Lottery Community Fund - Greater Manchester Development Programme
£10,000	28/08/2012 12	This application is from Greater Manchester Cente for Voluntary Organisation, a charity and registered company based in Manchester, serving the development of the Talent Match partnership in the ....more This application is from Greater Manchester Cente for Voluntary Organisation, a charity and registered company based in Manchester, serving the development of the Talent Match partnership in the Greater Manchester LEP area.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (8)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 36-74

ANWAR ALI Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Cfo

JESSE GARRICK Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Greater Manchester Area Lead - Beis

JULIE NICHOLSON Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Managing Director

KATHRYN CHEETHAM Appointed: 2013, Occupation: Programmes Coordinator

MARK LEE Appointed: 2013, Occupation: Charity Manager, Other trusteeship: THE VERNON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION,

PHILIP WILLIAM ARNOLD Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Company Director

RICHARD GEORGE DYSON Appointed: 2013, Occupation: Chartered Accountant, Other trusteeships: THE BELL CONCORD EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD, THE CHARITY SERVICE LIMITED,

TOM MCGEE Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Councillor, Other trusteeship: THE STOCKPORT ARTS FEDERATION,

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 10/09/1975, number: 504542
Registered at Companies House on 18/08/1975, number: 01223344

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

19 returns made; AR17: 1 days late, AR16: 1 days late, AR15: 2 days late, AR14: 54 days late, AR11: 33 days late,

Main office

GMCVO
ST. THOMAS CENTRE
ARDWICK GREEN NORTH
MANCHESTER
M12 6FZ

Objectives

1)TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC PRINCIPALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF GREATER MANCHESTER AND ITS ENVIRONS (AREA OF BENEFIT). AND IN PARTICULAR, BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THIRD SECTOR ORGANISATIONS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO ENABLE THEM TO PURSUE OR CONTRIBUTE TO ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE.2)TO PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND FACILITATE CO-OPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP WORKING BETWEEN THIRD SECTOR, STATUTORY AND OTHER RELEVANT BODIES IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ABOVE PURPOSES WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT.3)FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE: (A)'THIRD SECTOR' MEANS CHARITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES.(B) 'CHARITIES' ARE ORGANISATIONS WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES. (C) 'VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES' ARE INDEPENDENT ORGANISATIONS, WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR PURPOSES THAT ADD VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE, OR A SIGNIFICANT SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY, AND WHICH ARE NOT PERMITTED BY THEIR CONSTITUTION TO MAKE A PROFIT FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION. VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES DO NOT INCLUDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR OTHER STATUTORY AUTHORITIES.

Defined Area of Benefit:

GREATER MANCHESTER AND ITS ENVIRONS.

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