Is Connecting Steps Manchester Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Connecting Steps Manchester Project as a registered charity (number 1164108) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Connecting Steps Manchester Project's charity number?

Connecting Steps Manchester Project's charity number is 1164108. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1164108?

Search 1164108 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Connecting Steps Manchester Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Connecting Steps Manchester Project. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Connecting Steps Manchester Project?

Connecting Steps Manchester Project does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Connecting Steps Manchester Project previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Connecting Steps Manchester Project: Manchester Somali Cultural Association; Manchester Samodon Trust.

Registered charity · No. 1164108

Connecting Steps Manchester Project

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Connecting Steps Manchester Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Connecting Steps Manchester Project?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1164108
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Princess Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Connecting Steps Manchester Project (number 1164108) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Connecting Steps Manchester Project do?

Connecting Steps Manchester is a charity project which aims to provide a safe space for the BAME community. Our aim here at Connecting Steps Manchester is to empower the BAME community, with activities ranging from coffee mornings, Education, training, Cultural festive, translating, workshops to raise awareness and promote mental health & well being.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Connecting Steps Manchester Project

Answers Connecting Steps Manchester Project gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Connecting Steps Manchester Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 October 2015
Previous names on the register: Manchester Somali Cultural Association; Manchester Samodon Trust
Where it says it operates: Manchester City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Connecting Steps Manchester Project registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Connecting Steps Manchester Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Connecting Steps Manchester Project. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Connecting Steps Manchester Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Connecting Steps Manchester Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Connecting Steps Manchester Project as a registered charity (number 1164108) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Connecting Steps Manchester Project's charity number?: Connecting Steps Manchester Project's charity number is 1164108. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1164108?: Search 1164108 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Connecting Steps Manchester Project do?: Connecting Steps Manchester is a charity project which aims to provide a safe space for the BAME community. Our aim here at Connecting Steps Manchester is to empower the BAME community, with activities ranging from coffee mornings, Education, training, Cultural festive, translating, workshops to raise awareness and promote mental health & well being.
Does Connecting Steps Manchester Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Connecting Steps Manchester Project. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Connecting Steps Manchester Project?: Connecting Steps Manchester Project does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Connecting Steps Manchester Project?: The register does not record Connecting Steps Manchester Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Connecting Steps Manchester Project previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Connecting Steps Manchester Project: Manchester Somali Cultural Association; Manchester Samodon Trust.
When was Connecting Steps Manchester Project registered as a charity?: Connecting Steps Manchester Project was entered on the register on 26 October 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.