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title: "Manchester Memorial Charity — check charity number 1196852 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Manchester Memorial Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196852. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Manchester City Council. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/manchester-memorial-charity
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:00:51.921Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Manchester Memorial Charity is a registered charity (number 1196852) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £20,035 (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 Memorial Charity?

Registered charity number

1196852

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Manchester City Council

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£20,035

## What does Manchester Memorial Charity do?

To maintain the Glade Of Light Memorial and Gardens situated next to Manchester Cathedral as a public memorial to all those affected or lost as a result of the attack on Manchester Arena on Monday 22 May 2017.To maintain the Glade Of Light Memorial and Gardens for the use of the Citizens of Manchester and visitors to Manchester.

## What causes is Manchester Memorial Charity registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Manchester Memorial Charity yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manchester Memorial Charity 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester Memorial Charity a legitimate charity?

Yes. Manchester Memorial Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196852) 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 Memorial Charity's charity number?

Manchester Memorial Charity's charity number is 1196852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196852?

Search 1196852 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 Memorial Charity do?

To maintain the Glade Of Light Memorial and Gardens situated next to Manchester Cathedral as a public memorial to all those affected or lost as a result of the attack on Manchester Arena on Monday 22 May 2017.To maintain the Glade Of Light Memorial and Gardens for the use of the Citizens of Manchester and visitors to Manchester.

Does Manchester Memorial Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester Memorial Charity. 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 Memorial Charity?

Manchester Memorial Charity 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/1196852).