--- title: "Manchester Jazz Festival — check charity number 1130000 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Manchester Jazz Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1130000. Education/training charity based in 20 Swan Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/manchester-jazz-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:03:41.381Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Manchester Jazz Festival is a registered charity (number 1130000) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £451,118 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Jazz Festival? Registered charity number 1130000 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 20 Swan Street Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £451,118 Website [www.manchesterjazz.com](http://www.manchesterjazz.com/) ## What does Manchester Jazz Festival do? To promote, advance and nurture the appreciation of contemporary music - mainly jazz and world music in the North West of England and particularly Greater Manchester, via an annual festival and other activities. ## What causes is Manchester Jazz Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Manchester Jazz Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manchester Jazz 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-jazz-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.manchesterjazz.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Manchester Jazz Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Manchester Jazz Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1130000) 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 Jazz Festival's charity number? Manchester Jazz Festival's charity number is 1130000. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1130000? Search 1130000 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 Jazz Festival do? To promote, advance and nurture the appreciation of contemporary music - mainly jazz and world music in the North West of England and particularly Greater Manchester, via an annual festival and other activities. Does Manchester Jazz Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester Jazz 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 Jazz Festival? Manchester Jazz Festival's website is http://www.manchesterjazz.com — 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/1130000).