--- title: "Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade — check charity number 521233 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 521233. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Manchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/manchester-and-district-battalion-the-boys-brigade retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:37:32.536Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade is a registered charity (number 521233) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £7,206 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade? Registered charity number 521233 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Manchester Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £7,206 Website [manchester.boys-brigade.org.uk](http://manchester.boys-brigade.org.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=manchester-and-district-battalion-the-boys-brigade&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://manchester.boys-brigade.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade a legitimate charity? Yes. Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 521233) 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 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? Search 521233 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 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. Does Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade. 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 and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade? Manchester and District Battalion the Boys' Brigade's website is http://manchester.boys-brigade.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/521233).