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title: "Greater Manchester Law Centre — check charity number 1170317 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Greater Manchester Law Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170317. Education/training charity based in Longsight. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/greater-manchester-law-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:31:45.541Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Greater Manchester Law Centre is a registered charity (number 1170317) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £602,621 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Greater Manchester Law Centre?

Registered charity number

1170317

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Longsight

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£602,621

Website

[gmlaw.org.uk](http://gmlaw.org.uk/)

## What does Greater Manchester Law Centre do?

Greater Manchester Law Centre is set up to provide access to justice for people in need through the provision of legal advice and representation.

## What causes is Greater Manchester Law Centre registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Greater Manchester Law Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Greater Manchester Law Centre is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Visit charity website](http://gmlaw.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Greater Manchester Law Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Greater Manchester Law Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170317) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Greater Manchester Law Centre's charity number?

Greater Manchester Law Centre's charity number is 1170317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170317?

Search 1170317 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 Greater Manchester Law Centre do?

Greater Manchester Law Centre is set up to provide access to justice for people in need through the provision of legal advice and representation.

Does Greater Manchester Law Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greater Manchester Law Centre. 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 Greater Manchester Law Centre?

Greater Manchester Law Centre's website is http://gmlaw.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170317).