| BARTOLI, Patricia ACTIVE | Director | 29 May 2020 | | United Kingdom | August 1965 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| CROTTY, Kevin James ACTIVE | Director | 13 Dec 2023 | | United Kingdom | March 1976 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| HOLDEN, Anthony John, Professor ACTIVE | Director | 25 Sep 2025 | | United Kingdom | August 1980 | The University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England |
| OGLESBY, Christopher George ACTIVE | Director | 12 Apr 2012 | | United Kingdom | September 1967 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| PRESS, Malcolm Colin, Professor ACTIVE | Director | 15 Jun 2015 | | England | September 1958 | Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints Building, Manchester, M15 6BH, England |
| ROBINSON, Claire Suzanne ACTIVE | Director | 26 Nov 2018 | | United Kingdom | December 1970 | Trust Headquarters, Cobbett House, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, England |
| ROTHBERG, Steven Joseph, Professor ACTIVE | Director | 31 Mar 2025 | | United Kingdom | September 1965 | Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, M15 6BX, England |
| TOPPS, Bradley Lloyd Oliver ACTIVE | Director | 13 Dec 2023 | | United Kingdom | April 1988 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| BARLOW, Lynne Alison RESIGNED | Secretary | 24 Jan 2008 | 11 Jan 2010 | | | 7, Tenter Drive, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0BN, United Kingdom |
| CREWE, Barbara Anne RESIGNED | Secretary | | 21 Apr 1995 | | | 3 Woodburn Drive, Smithills, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6NH |
| DAVIES, Beverley Jane RESIGNED | Secretary | 06 Jul 2007 | 24 Jan 2008 | | | Spring Mount, Lidgetts Lane, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5TG |
| KING, Peter RESIGNED | Secretary | 21 Apr 1995 | 29 May 1998 | | | 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 7HB |
| LEIGHTON, Paul RESIGNED | Secretary | 02 Jan 2002 | 06 Jul 2007 | | | 12 Fairlands Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 4AY |
| SHEPPARD, Christine Elizabeth RESIGNED | Secretary | 16 Feb 2000 | 02 Jan 2002 | | | 10 Athol Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8QN |
| THORNTON, Allison Jane RESIGNED | Secretary | 03 Jul 1998 | 16 Feb 2000 | | | 9 Hilly Croft, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9HN |
| ALLAN, Andrew John RESIGNED | Director | 12 Apr 2012 | 09 Oct 2017 | United Kingdom | August 1968 | Kilburn House, Lloyd Street North, Manchester Science Park, Manchester, M15 6SE |
| ALLEN, John Charles, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 19 Jul 1996 | 30 Sep 2006 | United Kingdom | June 1938 | Castleview, The Underway, Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2AJ |
| BAILEY, Rachel Anne, Councillor RESIGNED | Director | 22 Jun 2016 | 25 Sep 2019 | England | July 1956 | Cheshire East Council, Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1HZ, England |
| BARLOW, Lynne Alison RESIGNED | Director | 23 Oct 2008 | 05 Sep 2012 | England | December 1966 | 7, Tenter Drive, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0BN, United Kingdom |
| BERNSTEIN, Howard, Sir RESIGNED | Director | 01 Oct 2011 | 26 Apr 2017 | United Kingdom | April 1953 | Manchester City Council, PO BOX 532, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA |
| BOYLAN, Eamonn John RESIGNED | Director | 26 Mar 2008 | 28 Nov 2008 | England | August 1959 | 13 Park Drive, Manchester, M16 0AF |
| BROOK, Nicholas Harvey RESIGNED | Director | 05 Sep 2022 | 31 Mar 2025 | United Kingdom | June 1964 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| BROOKS, John Stewart, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 24 Jul 2013 | 15 Jun 2015 | United Kingdom | March 1949 | Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints Building, Manchester, M15 6BH |
| BURDEKIN, Frederick Michael, Professor RESIGNED | Director | | 21 Jul 1995 | England | February 1938 | 27 Springbank, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5LQ |
| BURNS, Rowena May RESIGNED | Director | 12 Apr 2012 | 31 Oct 2020 | England | August 1953 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| CHADWICK, Michael RESIGNED | Director | 26 Jul 2007 | 12 Apr 2012 | Ireland | May 1951 | 39 Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, IRISH, Ireland |
| CHANTLER, Keith Thomas RESIGNED | Director | 18 Sep 2015 | 26 Nov 2018 | England | April 1951 | Trustech, 3rd Floor, Citylabs, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ, England |
| COOMBS, Roderick Wilson, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 17 Jan 2003 | 26 Sep 2014 | England | October 1950 | 8 Grange Park Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4AH |
| CROTTY, Kevin James RESIGNED | Director | 09 Oct 2017 | 21 Sep 2018 | England | March 1976 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| CROWTHER, Peter Andrew RESIGNED | Director | 09 Dec 2021 | 03 Nov 2023 | England | May 1972 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| DAVIES, Beverley Jane RESIGNED | Director | 06 Jul 2001 | 05 Sep 2012 | United Kingdom | June 1952 | Spring Mount, Lidgetts Lane, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5TG |
| DAVIES, Sean Martin RESIGNED | Director | 24 Jan 2018 | 01 Apr 2026 | United Kingdom | August 1976 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| DAVIES, Sean Martin RESIGNED | Director | 12 Nov 2014 | 29 Jun 2017 | England | August 1976 | Manchester City Council, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA, England |
| DENNETT, Paul Antony RESIGNED | Director | 22 Jun 2016 | 30 Jun 2021 | England | December 1979 | City Mayor's Office, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA, England |
| EGERTON, William, Councillor RESIGNED | Director | | 12 Jul 1993 | | December 1944 | 333 North Road, Clayton, Manchester, Lancashire, M11 4LF |
| EZINGEARD, Jean-Noel RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jun 2015 | 01 May 2019 | England | December 1968 | Manchester Metropolitan University, All Saints Building, Manchester, M15 6BH, England |
| FLANAGAN, John RESIGNED | Director | | 02 May 1996 | | August 1937 | 15 Bristowe Street, Manchester, M11 4LW |
| FOLKMAN, Peter John RESIGNED | Director | 03 May 2006 | 12 Apr 2012 | England | August 1945 | 6 Oakfield Road, Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 6XA |
| FOUNTAIN, Neil Taylor RESIGNED | Director | | 11 Apr 1997 | | May 1946 | 12 Cromwell Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1DA |
| GEORGHIOU, Luke Gregory, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 26 Sep 2014 | 25 Sep 2025 | United Kingdom | July 1955 | Manchester Business School, University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England |
| GEORGHIOU, Luke, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 28 Jan 2000 | 26 Jan 2010 | | July 1955 | 52 Didsbury Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 5LJ |
| GIBBONS, Michael RESIGNED | Director | | 16 Sep 1992 | | April 1939 | 24 Fletsand Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2AB |
| GREENE, John Richard Timothy RESIGNED | Director | 01 May 2019 | 21 Jun 2022 | United Kingdom | June 1965 | Room 319, 3rd Floor, All Saints Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M15 6BH, England |
| GRIGOR, James, Dr RESIGNED | Director | | 01 Oct 2000 | | January 1930 | Langham, Summerhill Road, Prestbury, Cheshire, SK10 4AH |
| GUZKOWSKA, Maria Alicia Josephine, Doctor RESIGNED | Director | 09 Sep 2013 | 15 Jun 2015 | England | November 1957 | Dvc's Office, Room 319, All Saints Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6BH, England |
| HALL, Richard Andrew RESIGNED | Director | 26 Jul 2007 | 09 Apr 2008 | | March 1958 | 7 Bolton Close, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1SB |
| HANLEY, Neil Anthony, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 26 Nov 2018 | 13 Dec 2023 | England | September 1969 | University Of Manchester, Av Hill Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, England |
| HARPER, Timothy John RESIGNED | Director | 02 May 2008 | 26 Jan 2010 | England | May 1962 | 38, Seven Stiles Drive, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6LT |
| HARRISON, Brian, Councillor RESIGNED | Director | 12 Jul 1993 | 26 Jan 2010 | | September 1933 | The Manchester Airport Group Plc, 6th Floor Olympic House, Manchester Airport, Greater Manchester, M90 1QX |
| HERON, John Brian RESIGNED | Director | | 11 Feb 1997 | | January 1933 | Cleggswood Heys Farm, Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 0DA |
| HICKMAN, John Angus, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 19 Jan 1996 | 15 Oct 1999 | | September 1945 | 32 Ollerbarrow Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9PP |
| HIRST, Karen Jane RESIGNED | Director | 24 May 2013 | 22 Jun 2016 | England | March 1968 | Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5FJ, England |
| HOPE TERRY, Geoffrey RESIGNED | Director | 29 Oct 2004 | 31 Dec 2006 | United Kingdom | December 1949 | Rose Cottage, Fishpool Road Cotebrook, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0JN |
| JAMES, David Nicholas Henderson RESIGNED | Director | | 24 Oct 1992 | | December 1932 | Lynedale House, West Linton, Peebles-Shire, EH46 7HB |
| JONES, Michael Edward RESIGNED | Director | 27 Mar 2014 | 01 Feb 2016 | United Kingdom | September 1964 | Kilburn House, Lloyd Street North, Manchester Science Park, Manchester, M15 6SE, United Kingdom |
| KEARY, Gerard William RESIGNED | Director | 13 Oct 2000 | 31 Dec 2006 | United Kingdom | June 1958 | Birch Hey, 10 Ogden Road, Bramhall, Cheshire, SK7 1HJ |
| KELLEHER, Gerald RESIGNED | Director | 23 Oct 2008 | 26 Jan 2010 | England | February 1958 | 16 Alexandra Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2UT |
| KELLEHER, Gerry, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 12 Apr 2012 | 24 Jul 2013 | England | February 1958 | Kilburn House, Lloyd Street North, Manchester Science Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6SE, Uk |
| KELLER, Joyce Enid, Councillor RESIGNED | Director | 19 Jul 1996 | 26 Jan 2010 | United Kingdom | March 1929 | 14 Nan Nook Road, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 9BZ |
| KEMP, Philip Andrew RESIGNED | Director | 21 Sep 2018 | 30 Sep 2020 | England | September 1964 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| KHAN-DAVIES, Ruby Nighat Yasmin RESIGNED | Director | | 21 Jul 1995 | | May 1957 | 5 Sherwood Avenue, Fallowfield, Manchester, Lancashire, M14 6EA |
| LAWLOR, Kate Victoria RESIGNED | Director | 21 Sep 2018 | 22 Dec 2023 | United Kingdom | February 1981 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| MARTIN, Wade RESIGNED | Director | 19 Jul 1996 | 10 Jul 2000 | United Kingdom | September 1946 | Orchard End, 86 Manor Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 2NB |
| MCKENZIE GREEN, Marianne RESIGNED | Director | 26 Jul 2007 | 22 Dec 2009 | | November 1954 | The Owl House, 19 Eagle Brow, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0PY |
| MERRY, John David RESIGNED | Director | 04 May 2010 | 12 Apr 2012 | England | January 1956 | Clive Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5FJ |
| MUTCH, Alastair James Fletcher RESIGNED | Director | | 24 Oct 1992 | | November 1939 | Hope Cottage,19 Hawthorn Grove, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1EF |
| MYCIO, Stephen Michael RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jan 2009 | 22 Sep 2011 | United Kingdom | September 1953 | 30 Malvern Rise, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1QW |
| PAYNE, Peter Alfred, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 11 Apr 1997 | 14 Apr 2000 | | September 1936 | 16 The Stables, Tabley House, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0HA |
| PLUMB, Barry Sidney, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 20 Oct 1995 | 24 Jan 2008 | | September 1944 | Shawfield House, The Shaw, Dinting, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK19 9ED |
| PROCTER, Robin Peter Mcgill, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 14 Apr 2000 | 17 Jan 2003 | | March 1940 | 42 Hockerley Lane, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7AU |
| RENN, Thomas Peter RESIGNED | Director | 22 Jun 2016 | 15 Oct 2021 | England | July 1985 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| ROBERTS, Adrian Daniel RESIGNED | Director | 17 Jul 2014 | 26 Nov 2018 | England | August 1963 | Cobbett House, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, England |
| ROBERTS, Christopher Andrew RESIGNED | Director | 01 Apr 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | United Kingdom | September 1971 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| ROBERTS, Christopher Andrew RESIGNED | Director | 12 Apr 2012 | 21 Sep 2018 | United Kingdom | September 1971 | Union, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England |
| ROBERTS, Garth Henry RESIGNED | Director | | 30 Sep 1995 | | March 1939 | 15 Pine Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 6UY |
| RUSSELL, Thomas Burns RESIGNED | Director | 11 Jul 1997 | 24 Jan 2008 | | March 1952 | 45 Chiltern Drive, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9PN |
| SLADE, Derek Harrison RESIGNED | Director | 01 Sep 1994 | 01 Aug 1999 | | August 1933 | Whitestone 32 Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7AL |
| SMITH, Edward Ashley Lote RESIGNED | Director | 26 Apr 2017 | 29 May 2020 | United Kingdom | April 1960 | Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA, England |
| STEWART, Ian RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jun 2012 | 22 Jun 2016 | United Kingdom | August 1950 | City Mayor's Office, Salford City Hall, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, England |
| STEWART, Ian Edmund Ferguson RESIGNED | Director | 24 Oct 1992 | 30 Sep 2006 | England | March 1946 | Noah's Hill House, Langley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0DR |
| SWANNICK, Neil Russell, Councillor RESIGNED | Director | 06 Jul 2001 | 26 Jan 2010 | United Kingdom | December 1950 | 11 Delamere Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1JY |
| TAYLOR, James Thomas RESIGNED | Director | 22 Jun 2016 | 30 Jun 2021 | England | January 1961 | City Director's Office, Salford City Council, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 5FJ, England |
| TAYLOR, Michael John RESIGNED | Director | 31 Oct 2003 | 20 Oct 2004 | United Kingdom | September 1956 | 112 Acre Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 7PD |
| TERRAS, Christopher Richard RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 1999 | 20 Oct 2004 | | October 1937 | Frog Castle Duck Lane, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7BH |
| TOOHER, Catherine Elizabeth RESIGNED | Director | 28 Jan 2000 | 24 Aug 2002 | | November 1964 | 43 Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4BW |
| TOWNSON, William John RESIGNED | Director | | 12 Apr 2012 | United Kingdom | January 1948 | Fulmar House 57 Stamford Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2JN |
| WESTON, Ronald Edmund RESIGNED | Director | | 01 Sep 1994 | | May 1926 | Orchard Grange 8 The Park, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AR |
| WILKINSON, Rachel Anne RESIGNED | Director | 01 Oct 2006 | 01 Mar 2010 | England | August 1965 | 11, Belwood Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 8BS |
| WILSON, Anthony Howard RESIGNED | Director | 21 Apr 1995 | 16 Sep 2003 | | May 1950 | The Loft 10a Little Peter Street, Manchester, M15 4PS |
| WOODCOCK, John Hamilton RESIGNED | Director | 06 Jul 2001 | 12 Apr 2012 | England | November 1935 | Davenport Barn Davenport Park Lane, Holmes Chapel Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW12 4ST |
| YOUNG, Richard Michael RESIGNED | Director | 17 Jul 1997 | 15 Oct 1999 | England | May 1963 | 2 Birch Grove, Manchester, Lancashire, M14 5JY |
| YOUNG, Vincent Patrick RESIGNED | Director | 19 Jul 1996 | 30 Jun 2000 | | April 1926 | 17 Wilks Avenue, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, M22 5FT |