--- title: "Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation — check charity number 526235 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 526235. Education/training charity based in Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/manchester-cathedral-choir-schools-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:59:46.423Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation is a registered charity (number 526235) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,958 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation? Registered charity number 526235 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Victoria Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,958 ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation 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-cathedral-choir-schools-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Manchester Cathedral Choir Schools Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 526235) 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 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. 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/526235).