# GREATER MANCHESTER CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 504542
- **Other names:** CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION, GREATER MANCHESTER CENTRE FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISTION, GREATER MANCHESTER COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE, GMCVO
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Sept. 10, 1975
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=504542


## Contact

- **Address:** OPUS RESTRUCTURING &amp; INSOLVENCY LLP, FOURTH FLOOR, 1 PARK ROW, LEEDS
- **Postcode:** LS1 5HN
- **Phone:** 01135125020
- **Email:** EMMA.MIFSUD@OPUSLLP.COM



## Activities

**Objects:** 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)&#x27;THIRD SECTOR&#x27; MEANS CHARITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES.(B) &#x27;CHARITIES&#x27; ARE ORGANISATIONS WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES. (C) &#x27;VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES&#x27; 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.

**Activities:** 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 &amp; partnership projects.

**Area of benefit:** GREATER MANCHESTER AND ITS ENVIRONS.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £3324605 | £3653164 | £1753202 | 34 |
| March 31, 2022 | £3791278 | £3547694 | £2081761 | 33 |
| March 31, 2021 | £3765225 | £3007927 | £1838177 | 35 |
| March 31, 2020 | £4401114 | £4186033 | £1080879 | 40 |
| March 31, 2019 | £5092988 | £5354959 | £865798 | 44 |



## Trustees

- JESSE GARRICK — appointed Nov. 2, 2022
- KATHRYN CHEETHAM — appointed Dec. 11, 2013
- MARK LEE — appointed Dec. 11, 2013
- TOM MCGEE — appointed Aug. 26, 2016


