--- title: "Manchester International Festival — check charity number 1113902 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Manchester International Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113902. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Water Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/manchester-international-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:27:33.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Manchester International Festival is a registered charity (number 1113902) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £24,235,682 (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 Manchester International Festival? Registered charity number 1113902 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Water Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £24,235,682 Website [www.factoryinternational.org](http://www.factoryinternational.org/) ## What does Manchester International Festival do? Organising and staging a biennial arts festival of performances, exhibitions and special events, commissioning new work for the public benefit. Organising and staging performances between Festivals. Touring selected commissions to venues and arts festivals in the UK and the rest of the world. In 2023 we transitioned to our permanent venue in Manchester -Aviva Studios,home of Factory International. ## What causes is Manchester International Festival registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Manchester International Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manchester International Festival 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-international-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.factoryinternational.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Manchester International Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Manchester International Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113902) 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 International Festival's charity number? Manchester International Festival's charity number is 1113902. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1113902? Search 1113902 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 International Festival do? Organising and staging a biennial arts festival of performances, exhibitions and special events, commissioning new work for the public benefit. Organising and staging performances between Festivals. Touring selected commissions to venues and arts festivals in the UK and the rest of the world. In 2023 we transitioned to our permanent venue in Manchester -Aviva Studios,home of Factory International. Does Manchester International Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester International 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 Manchester International Festival? Manchester International Festival's website is http://www.factoryinternational.org — 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/1113902).