Is The Manchester Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Manchester Civic Society as a registered charity (number 1050663) 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 The Manchester Civic Society's charity number?

The Manchester Civic Society's charity number is 1050663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1050663?

Search 1050663 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 The Manchester Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Manchester Civic Society. 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 The Manchester Civic Society?

The Manchester Civic Society's website listed in our register data is https://manchestercivic.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was The Manchester Civic Society registered as a charity?

The Manchester Civic Society was entered on the register on 14 November 1995.

Registered charity · No. 1050663

The Manchester Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Manchester Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The Manchester Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,284
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £914
Registered charity number: 1050663
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Audenshaw
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: manchestercivic.org.uk

Quick answer

The Manchester Civic Society (number 1050663) 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 The Manchester Civic Society do?

INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE HERITAGE AND CHARACTER OF MANCHESTER AND WHERE THERE IS NO LOCAL CIVIC SOCIETY IN THE LOCALITY, FOR THE GREATER MANCHESTER AREA AS A WHOLE. TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR MANCHESTER AND WHERE APPROPRIATE GREATER MANCHESTER, IN ACCORD WITH THE GREAT TRADITIONS OF THE AREA OF WHICH WE FOSTER A KEEN SENSE OF PRIDE FOR THE PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Manchester Civic Society

Answers The Manchester Civic Society 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 The Manchester Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 November 1995
Where it says it operates: Bolton · Bury · Manchester City · Oldham · Rochdale · Salford City · Stockport · Tameside

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.

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 The Manchester Civic Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Manchester Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Manchester Civic Society. 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 The Manchester Civic Society?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Manchester Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Manchester Civic Society as a registered charity (number 1050663) 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 The Manchester Civic Society's charity number?: The Manchester Civic Society's charity number is 1050663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1050663?: Search 1050663 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 The Manchester Civic Society do?: INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE HERITAGE AND CHARACTER OF MANCHESTER AND WHERE THERE IS NO LOCAL CIVIC SOCIETY IN THE LOCALITY, FOR THE GREATER MANCHESTER AREA AS A WHOLE. TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR MANCHESTER AND WHERE APPROPRIATE GREATER MANCHESTER, IN ACCORD WITH THE GREAT TRADITIONS OF THE AREA OF WHICH WE FOSTER A KEEN SENSE OF PRIDE FOR THE PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE
Does The Manchester Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Manchester Civic Society. 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 The Manchester Civic Society?: The Manchester Civic Society's website listed in our register data is https://manchestercivic.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Manchester Civic Society?: The register does not record The Manchester Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Manchester Civic Society registered as a charity?: The Manchester Civic Society was entered on the register on 14 November 1995.

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.