GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER
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Next accounts due
2026-12-31 (in 7mo)
Last filed for 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement due
2027-04-08 (in 11mo)
Last made up 2026-03-25
Watchouts
None on the register
Cash
£2M
+88% vs 2024
Net assets
£2M
+3.1% vs 2024
Employees
132
+8.2% vs 2024
Profit before tax
£54K
+420% vs 2024
Name history
Renamed 3 times since incorporation
- GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER 2020-10-16 → present
- GROUNDWORK MANCHESTER SALFORD STOCKPORT TAMESIDE AND TRAFFORD 2008-07-11 → 2020-10-16
- GROUNDWORK MANCHESTER, SALFORD, TAMESIDE AND TRAFFORD 2008-05-15 → 2008-07-11
- GROUNDWORK MANCHESTER, SALFORD, TRAFFORD AND TAMESIDE 2008-03-25 → 2008-05-15
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Industrials median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2025-03-31
| Metric | Trend | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £6,546,641 | £7,951,623 | |
| Operating profit | £10,324 | £53,684 | |
| Profit before tax | £10,324 | £53,684 | |
| Net profit | £10,324 | £53,684 | |
| Cash | £996,554 | £1,873,897 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £1,754,449 | £1,808,133 | |
| Net assets | £1,754,449 | £1,808,133 | |
| Equity | £1,754,449 | £1,808,133 | |
| Average employees | 122 | 132 | |
| Wages | £3,093,020 | £3,793,452 |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 0.2% | 0.7% | |
| Net margin | 0.2% | 0.7% | |
| Return on capital employed | 0.6% | 3.0% | |
| Current ratio | 1.44x | 1.34x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- Menzies LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“There are no other material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue, therefore, the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.”
Significant events
- “In the UK there has been major political change with the election of a new Labour government for the first time in 14 years. Locally Andy Burnham was re-elected as Mayor in May 2024, providing stable political leadership for the City Region.”
- “The announcement of the new £630m Single Funding Settlement in January 2025 was a major milestone for GM, although how this plays out for VCFSE organisations like Groundwork remains unclear.”
- “We have reviewed our Rochdale Homes programme and made the difficult decision to conduct a managed exit over a 3-year period in order to mitigate against the risks of being a social landlord.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
12 active · 48 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNNINGHAM, Gary | Secretary | 2020-10-08 | — | — |
| BESFORD, Thomas Philip, Councillor | Director | 2020-08-18 | Nov 1986 | British |
| COLLIER, Jack | Director | 2023-11-01 | Feb 1992 | British |
| CUNLIFFE, Katrina | Director | 2019-05-13 | Feb 1966 | British |
| EAST, Erica Rosanne | Director | 2023-11-01 | Aug 1979 | British |
| EVERETT, Stephanie Joanne | Director | 2022-11-17 | Jul 1974 | British |
| KINNEAR, Iain | Director | 2025-11-03 | Sep 1978 | British |
| MCCOMBE, Stewart Henry | Director | 2022-11-17 | Mar 1970 | British |
| THOMAS, Janet | Director | 2023-11-01 | Oct 1962 | British |
| WILEY, Tessa Muriel | Director | 2021-09-14 | Apr 1968 | British |
| WOODS, Joy Antonia | Director | 2024-07-01 | Mar 1977 | British |
| YATES, Joanne Elizabeth | Director | 2021-11-11 | Feb 1967 | British |
Show 48 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNCH, Malcolm John | Secretary | 2008-03-25 | 2008-06-10 |
| ORMEROD, Michael Craig | Secretary | 2017-03-06 | 2020-10-08 |
| RICE, Christine Marjorie | Secretary | 2008-06-30 | 2017-03-06 |
| ADIL, Mahmood | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2015-12-14 |
| ALEXANDER, Shanthini Minoli, Councillor | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2009-05-20 |
| ANTROBUS, Derek, Councillor | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2008-07-18 |
| BARNES, Keith | Director | 2008-11-11 | 2020-12-31 |
| BERRY, Antony Edward | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2022-11-17 |
| BILLINGTON, Christopher Mark | Director | 2008-05-07 | 2008-06-10 |
| BLAND, John Richard | Director | 2020-08-18 | 2023-08-18 |
| BOOTH, Paul Nigel | Director | 2012-09-04 | 2018-08-06 |
| CHAPPELL, Katherine Louise, Councillor | Director | 2014-02-18 | 2017-06-19 |
| COONEY, Gerald Patrick | Director | 2013-08-14 | 2013-09-06 |
| COUPE, Jonathan Russell, Cllr | Director | 2009-05-13 | 2010-05-12 |
| COWELL, Richard, Councillor | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2010-05-12 |
| CRAIG, Beverley, Councillor | Director | 2013-07-14 | 2014-02-18 |
| DAVIES, Huw | Director | 2009-01-01 | 2011-05-12 |
| DOUBLEDAY, Andrew, Councillor | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2011-02-09 |
| GREEN, Joanna Elizabeth Louise | Director | 2008-03-25 | 2008-06-10 |
| HEATH, Anne | Director | 2011-07-19 | 2020-07-20 |
| HOLLAND, Ann Joyce, Councillor | Director | 2013-09-06 | 2016-06-13 |
| KEAN, Lisa Joanne | Director | 2016-11-28 | 2022-11-17 |
| LEYSSENS, David | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2018-06-03 |
| MARTIN, Peter Francis Arthur | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2008-11-11 |
| MASHITER, Raymond Richard Carl | Director | 2010-05-13 | 2011-05-12 |
| MCDONALD, Jan | Director | 2017-06-19 | 2018-11-05 |
| MCINTYRE, Charlie | Director | 2011-05-18 | 2015-06-04 |
| MITCHELL, Alan Robert, Councillor | Director | 2012-07-10 | 2018-07-10 |
| MORRIS, Stephen Paul | Director | 2017-06-19 | 2019-09-02 |
| MURPHY, Nigel Joseph, Councillor | Director | 2010-05-27 | 2014-02-18 |
| PEARSON, Paula Ena | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2009-05-12 |
| POTTER, Norbert, Cllr | Director | 2008-07-18 | 2009-05-20 |
| RATTIGAN, Patrick William | Director | 2008-07-24 | 2008-12-31 |
| REILLY, John Richard | Director | 2010-05-12 | 2012-07-10 |
| REUCROFT, Peter Richard, Doctor | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2014-11-11 |
| REYNOLDS, Neil, Councillor | Director | 2018-05-24 | 2023-11-01 |
| ROYLE, David Keith, Councillor | Director | 2011-08-16 | 2013-07-05 |
| SMITH, John Thomas, Councillor | Director | 2009-05-20 | 2011-06-30 |
| STYCHE, Peter Charles | Director | 2016-11-28 | 2022-11-17 |
| SWANNICK, Neil Russell, Councillor | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2011-07-14 |
| SWEETON, David Jonathan, Councillor | Director | 2011-07-19 | 2013-03-19 |
| SYKES, Howard, Councillor | Director | 2020-08-18 | 2023-08-18 |
| TAYLOR, Peter, Councillor | Director | 2016-06-14 | 2018-05-24 |
| TAYLOR, Sophie, Councillor | Director | 2018-07-10 | 2021-07-10 |
| WHILBY, Maureen Angela | Director | 2021-09-14 | 2023-06-23 |
| WHITTAKER, Ian | Director | 2020-08-18 | 2023-08-18 |
| WORSDALE, Jennifer | Director | 2008-06-30 | 2014-11-11 |
| WRIGLEY, Tim Felix | Director | 2008-05-07 | 2008-06-10 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gary Cunningham | Individual | Significant influence | 2020-10-08 | Ceased 2023-09-18 |
| Mr Michael Craig Ormerod | Individual | Significant influence, significant-influence-or-control-as-firm | 2016-04-06 | Ceased 2020-10-08 |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 180 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-29 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-12-29 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-11-05 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-04-04 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-12-02 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-07-03 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-03-25 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2023-12-13 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2023-11-09 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-11-08 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-11-07 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-11-07 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-09-28 | PSC08 | persons-with-significant-control | Notification of a person with significant control statement | |
| 2023-09-18 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2023-08-25 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-08-25 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-08-25 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-06-26 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-03-27 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2023-01-03 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 3
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 1
- Officers resigned
- 0
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.
Year-on-year
FY2024 → FY2025 · period ending 2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31
-
Turnover
+21.5%
£6,546,641 £7,951,623
-
Cash
+88%
£996,554 £1,873,897
-
Net assets
+3.1%
£1,754,449 £1,808,133
-
Employees
+8.2%
122 132
-
Operating profit
+420%
£10,324 £53,684
-
Profit before tax
+420%
£10,324 £53,684
-
Wages
+22.6%
£3,093,020 £3,793,452
Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers