Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.
Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade (number 521233) 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 Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade do?
The object of the Boys' Brigade is advancement of Christ's Kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence, discipline and self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness. The Manchester and District Battalion is responsible for providing support services to the Boys' Brigade Companies in its locality.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade
Answers Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade 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 Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Manchester and Salford Battalion, the Boys' Brigade
Where it says it operates
Bolton · Manchester City · Stockport · Tameside · Trafford · Derbyshire · Salford City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 521233. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/training
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Is Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade as a registered charity (number 521233) 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 Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade's charity number?
Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade's charity number is 521233. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 521233?
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What does Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade do?
The object of the Boys' Brigade is advancement of Christ's Kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence, discipline and self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness. The Manchester and District Battalion is responsible for providing support services to the Boys' Brigade Companies in its locality.
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How can I donate to Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade?
The register does not record Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade: The Manchester and Salford Battalion, the Boys' Brigade.
When was Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade registered as a charity?
Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade was entered on the register on 17 June 1964.