Greater Manchester Youth Federation
At a glance
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Key takeaways
- The funder's stated work covers recreation, outdoor education and youth development in Manchester and Salford, so a project in that area with those aims fits its purpose.
- Its Young Peoples Fund accepts applications only from affiliated clubs, so a group that is not affiliated should not apply to that fund.
- The funder says it does not accept unsolicited requests, so make contact first and check the process before writing a full proposal.
- The Trust does not make multiple year awards, so ask for a one-off sum for a defined activity or item rather than a multi-year commitment.
- The Charity Commission register records annual giving of £45,000, so keep the request proportionate to a single project, and expect the formal application process to be the route once you are invited to apply.
Overview
Greater Manchester Youth Federation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 521234).
Greater Manchester Youth Federation is a registered charity whose purposes include providing and maintaining a recreation ground for the inhabitants of its area, and facilities for the recreation and leisure-time occupation of young people and adults. It administers the Young Peoples Fund, a restricted fund that makes grants on application to support the activities of affiliated clubs. The Charity Commission register records annual giving of £45,000, and a grant of £45,000 was paid from the Young People's fund.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 March 2025) only. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 30 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The Trust's work centres on recreation and the development of young people and adults through leisure facilities, outdoor education and residential experiences. Its Young Peoples Fund provides grants on application to affiliated clubs for their activities and capital works, and also supports the Trust's work. Its youth-development work gives young people access to outdoor adventure activities, including hill walking, climbing, canoeing and sailing, to broaden their horizons and increase their ambition. The stated area of benefit is Manchester, Salford and the surrounding towns and districts. Grants are awarded by the Trustees through a formal application process.
Themes
- Recreation
- Outdoor education
- Youth development
Geographic Focus
Priority: Manchester; Salford.
What they don't fund
- The Trust does not make multiple year awards
How to apply
Affiliated clubs can apply to the Young Peoples Fund for support for their activities and capital works. The Trustees award grants through a formal application process.
Who can apply:
- Young Peoples Fund: Applicants must be affiliated clubs.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Manchester
- Salford
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Greater Manchester Youth Federation.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £122,329 | £191,827 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £105,465 | £235,423 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £137,287 | £367,671 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £428,104 | £733,027 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £22,933,042 | £1,028,712 | £45,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2025: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- gmyouthfed.org
- gmyouthfed.org/website-terms-and-conditions · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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