Is Heaton Mersey Youth Festival a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Heaton Mersey Youth Festival as a registered charity (number 502218) 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival's charity number?

Heaton Mersey Youth Festival's charity number is 502218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 502218?

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Does Heaton Mersey Youth Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heaton Mersey Youth Festival. 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival?

Heaton Mersey Youth Festival's website listed in our register data is http://hmyf.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.

What was Heaton Mersey Youth Festival previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Heaton Mersey Youth Festival: Heaton Mersey Music Festival (for Competitors Under 21 Years of Age).

When was Heaton Mersey Youth Festival registered as a charity?

Heaton Mersey Youth Festival was entered on the register on 9 March 1973.

Registered charity · No. 502218

Heaton Mersey Youth Festival

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Heaton Mersey Youth Festival is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Heaton Mersey Youth Festival?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £934
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,459
Registered charity number: 502218
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stockport
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: hmyf.org.uk

Quick answer

Heaton Mersey Youth Festival (number 502218) 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival do?

To hold a festival for Music, Vocal & Speech and Drama for Youths only ie under 21 years of age on the first day of our festival.All participants receive a remarks sheet written by a fully qualified adjudicator.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Heaton Mersey Youth Festival

Answers Heaton Mersey Youth Festival 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 March 1973
Also known as: H M Y F
Previous names on the register: Heaton Mersey Music Festival (for Competitors Under 21 Years of Age)
Where it says it operates: Stockport

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Heaton Mersey Youth Festival yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Heaton Mersey Youth Festival. 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heaton Mersey Youth Festival a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Heaton Mersey Youth Festival as a registered charity (number 502218) 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival's charity number?: Heaton Mersey Youth Festival's charity number is 502218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 502218?: Search 502218 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival do?: To hold a festival for Music, Vocal & Speech and Drama for Youths only ie under 21 years of age on the first day of our festival.All participants receive a remarks sheet written by a fully qualified adjudicator.
Does Heaton Mersey Youth Festival have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heaton Mersey Youth Festival. 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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival?: Heaton Mersey Youth Festival's website listed in our register data is http://hmyf.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 Heaton Mersey Youth Festival?: The register does not record Heaton Mersey Youth Festival as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Heaton Mersey Youth Festival previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Heaton Mersey Youth Festival: Heaton Mersey Music Festival (for Competitors Under 21 Years of Age).
When was Heaton Mersey Youth Festival registered as a charity?: Heaton Mersey Youth Festival was entered on the register on 9 March 1973.

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.