Is Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation as a registered charity (number 526235) 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 Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation's charity number?

Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation's charity number is 526235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 526235?

Search 526235 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 Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation. 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 Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation?

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Registered charity · No. 526235

Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,958
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 526235
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Victoria Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation (number 526235) 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 Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation do?

NET YEARLY INCOME TO BE APPLIED BY THE TRUSTEES IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PUPILS ATTENDING CHETHAMS SCHOOL OF MUSIC WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN CHORISTERS OF MANCHESTER CATHEDAL AND WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation

Answers Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation 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 Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation 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 November 1963
Where it says it operates: Manchester City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation. 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 Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation as a registered charity (number 526235) 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 Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation's charity number?: Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation's charity number is 526235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 526235?: Search 526235 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 Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation do?: NET YEARLY INCOME TO BE APPLIED BY THE TRUSTEES IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PUPILS ATTENDING CHETHAMS SCHOOL OF MUSIC WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN CHORISTERS OF MANCHESTER CATHEDAL AND WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Does Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation. 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 Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation?: Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation 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 Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation?: The register does not record Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation registered as a charity?: Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation was entered on the register on 26 November 1963.

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.