Northmoor Community Association

What Northmoor Community Association does

Northmoor Community Association is an independent UK registered charity (Charity Number 1091595, Company Number 04227867) founded in 2000 by the local community in Longsight, Manchester. The organization delivers a portfolio of free or low-cost community services from two physical venues in close proximity: the Northmoor Community Centre at 95-97 Northmoor Road and the Northmoor Hub at 103 Northmoor Road (M12 5RT). Programmes span youth support (Homework Club Plus, Levenshulme Youth Project), adult education and ESOL (Talk English, Online Courses via WEA), early years (Stay and Play), social inclusion and wellbeing (Northmoor Community Diner, Jose's Knitting & Craft Group), and venue hire. The beneficiary base is hyper-local — residents of Longsight and adjacent Levenshulme — and is reached through in-person delivery, word-of-mouth, and a modest digital presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, WhatsApp, and Mailchimp.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform. Its underlying 'technology' consists of standard community-centre operations: physical rooms, a website (northmoorcommunity.co.uk), and basic digital communications. Service delivery is volunteer-led, supported by a small staff (reported as 1-10 employees) and a board of trustees. There is no online transaction capability, no app, no API, and no data flywheel.

Northmoor Community Association's business model is a non-profit charity model with three revenue streams: (1) grants and statutory funding from Manchester City Council, Our Manchester, ChildrenInNeed, Independent Age, Great Places, We Love Mcr, and Manchester Guardian Society; (2) voluntary donations from the public; and (3) modest earned income from room hire at affordable prices. No commercial pricing is publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is community-led: volunteers, partner referrals (Macc membership, GM ESOL, WETA, The Big Life Group, Cook With Veg Soc), and event-driven engagement (summer holiday projects, fun days, litterpicking, exhibitions).

Name

Northmoor Community Association

Legal name

Northmoor Community Association

Website

https://northmoorcommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northmoor Community Association is an independent Manchester charity, founded in 2000, delivering youth, education, ESOL, wellbeing, and community venue services from two sites in Longsight to local residents, funded primarily by grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Community services
• Charitable programs
• Youth support
• Adult education
• Community venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Room Hire: The organization generates revenue by renting out rooms at the community centre and hub at affordable prices. This is a direct service revenue stream.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from the public to support its charitable activities and community services.
3. Funding and Grants: Northmoor Community Association receives funding from various charitable organizations and government bodies including Manchester City Council, ChildrenInNeed, Independent Age, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Northmoor Community Association is an independent charity operating two physical community venues in Longsight, Manchester, where it delivers a portfolio of free or affordable community programs including after-school homework support (Homework Club Plus), community dining, parent-and-toddler groups (Stay and Play), English-language classes (Talk English), craft workshops (Jose's Knitting & Craft Group), youth programs (Levenshulme Youth Project), online courses, and affordable room hire for local groups. Funding comes from grants, donations, and a modest fee-based room-hire service.

Product overview

Northmoor Community Association is an independent charity established in 2000 that provides welcoming and accessible community services. The organization operates through two main physical locations: Northmoor Community Centre (95-97 Northmoor Road) and Northmoor Hub (103 Northmoor Road). The Centre offers structured community programs including Homework Club Plus, Northmoor Community Diner, Stay and Play, Talk English, Jose's Knitting & Craft Group, and the Levenshulme Youth Project. The Hub provides information, guidance, online courses, and useful links. Additional services include room hire for community groups and extensive volunteering opportunities. This is a multi-program community services portfolio unified by a charitable mission to support local communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Northmoor Community Centre Physical community centre at 95-97 Northmoor Road offering a portfolio of activities and events for local residents of Longsight, Manchester, including Homework Club Plus, Northmoor Community Diner, Stay and Play, Talk English, Jose's Knitting & Craft Group, and the Levenshulme Youth Project.
• Northmoor Hub Information and guidance hub at 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester (M12 5RT), providing community support services, access to online courses, and useful links for local residents.
• Homework Club Plus After-school homework support program for local children and young people in Longsight, Manchester.
• Northmoor Community Diner Community dining service providing affordable meals and social eating opportunities for local residents.
• Stay and Play Parent and toddler group providing play activities and social support for families with young children in Longsight, Manchester.
• Talk English English language support program helping non-native English-speaking community members improve their language skills and social integration.
• Jose's Knitting & Craft Group Knitting and craft workshop providing creative activities and social interaction for local residents.
• Levenshulme Youth Project Youth support project offering activities and guidance for young people in the Levenshulme area, including summer holiday programming.
• Room Hire Affordable room rental service at the community centre and hub for local groups, organizations, and individuals hosting events, classes, or meetings, with proceeds supporting the charity.
• Online Courses Digital learning opportunities available through the Northmoor Hub, delivered in partnership with WEA (Workers' Educational Association) and other educational partners.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Great PlacescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Places is a housing association and charity partner that Northmoor Community Association works with. They are listed under 'We Are Working With' and also provide funding support as a funder.
• We MattercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWe Matter is listed as a working partner, offering sewing courses for beginners and advanced learners at Northmoor Community Centre. Joint programming for community skills development.
• WETA (Women's Education for Transformation and Advancement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a working partner of Northmoor Community Association.
• GM ESOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Manchester ESOL partnership providing English language support services in collaboration with Northmoor Community Association.
• WEA (Workers' Educational Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEA provides educational courses and collaborates with Northmoor on online course offerings for the community.
• LYP (Levenshulme Youth Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-focused organization delivering the Levenshulme Youth Project summer holiday activities at Northmoor Community Centre.
• Cook With Veg SocminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity cooking and food-related organization listed as a working partner.
• The Big Life GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization and working partner of Northmoor Community Association.
• Macc (Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacc is the Manchester voluntary and community sector infrastructure organization. Northmoor Community Association is a member of Macc.
• Sheba ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization hosting exhibitions at Longsight Art Space in partnership with Northmoor Community Centre.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Proud Trust: Manchester-based youth charity delivering youth programs, groups, and community engagement from dedicated venues — comparable to Northmoor's youth programming (Levenshulme Youth Project, Homework Club Plus) in mission and delivery structure.
• Manchester Settlement: Manchester-based charity delivering a comparable multi-program community services portfolio spanning children, families, older people, and community learning from neighborhood-based venues — the closest functional analogue to Northmoor's integrated hub model.
• The Booth Centre: Manchester charity supporting people experiencing homelessness through drop-in services, activities, and training from a community hub — comparable neighborhood-anchored, multi-program charity operating model.
• Wai Yin Society: Manchester-based Chinese community centre offering ESOL, family support, health programmes, and community activities — directly comparable to Northmoor's Talk English and multi-program community centre model, particularly on language and integration services.
• Mustard Tree: Manchester charity tackling poverty and disadvantage through community services, drop-in support, and skills programs delivered from a physical hub — comparable community-led service model serving similar vulnerable populations in Greater Manchester.
• Z-arts: Manchester children's and family arts charity operating from a dedicated community venue with participatory programs — comparable to Northmoor in running a neighborhood arts-and-community hub serving children and families.
• 42nd Street: Greater Manchester charity supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing through community-based services — overlaps with Northmoor's youth development mission and community-service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Citizens UK: National community-organizing coalition that works with local member institutions including Manchester faith and community groups — comparable broad civic infrastructure layer that Northmoor could participate in or partner with.

Regional players

• Manchester Local Care Organisation: Manchester-wide partnership of NHS, council, and voluntary sector providers delivering integrated neighbourhood services — adjacent public-sector partner that Northmoor community services increasingly coordinate with on wellbeing and isolation work.

Emerging players

• Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN): Manchester-based community organization supporting Black communities through health, advocacy, and community programs — adjacent to Northmoor's community-led support model for ethnically diverse Longsight residents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nmoor_community
• Facebookfacebook.com/northmoorcommunityassociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/northmoorcommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northmoor-community-association

Compliance1 record

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