# BETTER THINGS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 510031
- **Other names:** CENTRAL AND SOUTH MANCHESTER SOCIETY FOR PEOPLE WITH A MENTAL HANDICAP, MANCHESTER MENCAP, SIUTH MANCHESTER SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 26, 1980
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=510031


## Contact

- **Address:** Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, MANCHESTER
- **Postcode:** M22 1QW
- **Phone:** 07784723151
- **Email:** wearebetterthings@gmail.com
- **Website:** wearebetterthings.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR THEM AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES, DEPENDANTS AND CARERS, AND TO PREVENT LEARNING DISABILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND TO ADVANCE RELIGION AMONGST PERSONS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY; ANDB) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEED THEREOF BY REASON OF LEARNING DISABILITY WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.

**Activities:** Provision of the following for people with learning disabilities:Sport, Recreation, Social, Leisure and Learning projects,  Health Awareness,Social Inclusion,Campaigning and Awareness,Disability Hate Crime

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability, Amateur Sport, Recreation
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Manchester City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £47288 | £36928 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £25880 | £37216 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £57161 | £57314 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £49818 | £31106 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £30149 | £23002 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **KENNETH JOHN GURD** (Chair)
- Christopher Noble — appointed Oct. 15, 2019
- Katrina Farry — appointed Oct. 12, 2021
- MARLENE MIDDLETON
- Melissa Young — appointed Nov. 7, 2017
- PETER OWEN
- Stuart Cunningham — appointed Oct. 6, 2023
- ZAHIR -UD- DEEN TEEMIL — appointed July 9, 2012