We are Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.
We raise funds for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. Our Trust is made up of 10 hospitals which provide a full range of hospital services to 850,000 people across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. It is the biggest single provider of specialised services in England, with patients coming from across the country to receive the expert care provided in our hospitals.
Our Trust is a leader in healthcare research and innovation and our clinical teams are at the forefront of many major medical breakthroughs. Our Trust is also home to two Local Care Organisations (LCOs) which run NHS community health and adult social care services in Manchester and Trafford.
In this week’s blog, Steven discusses why New Year’s Eve is the hospitality Olympics — and how guest behaviour can make the difference between a brilliant night and a brutal shift. From turning up on time to respecting last orders, it’s a raw, honest look at what really helps busy services run smoothly.
In a special joint blog with Liverpool Business Improvement District boss, Bill Addy, Frank discusses the governments Business Rates Change and asks how it will affect the hospitality industry.
Chester Zoo has announced that more than 2.1 million people visited the zoo in 2025, making it the most successful year in its history and breaking every attendance record since the zoo first opened in 1931.
Downtown in Business are delighted that Malmasion Piccadilly are our Venue of the Month for January 2026.
Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for January 2026. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.
We are delighted that The Townhouse Chester is our Venue of the Month for January 2026 . The Townhouse Hotel & Tearoom is one of Chester’s hidden gems and one of the best independent hotels in the city
