--- title: "Manchester Tamil Association — check charity number 1177434 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Manchester Tamil Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177434. Education/training 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-tamil-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:58:47.516Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Manchester Tamil Association is a registered charity (number 1177434) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £14,982 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Tamil Association? Registered charity number 1177434 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Manchester Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £14,982 Website [www.manchestertamilassociation.co.uk](https://www.manchestertamilassociation.co.uk/) ## What does Manchester Tamil Association do? To advance the education of children and young people aged 4-18 through the provision of education in Tamil language and fine arts including singing and classical dance. ## What causes is Manchester Tamil Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Manchester Tamil Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manchester Tamil Association 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-tamil-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.manchestertamilassociation.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Manchester Tamil Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Manchester Tamil Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177434) 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 Tamil Association's charity number? Manchester Tamil Association's charity number is 1177434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177434? Search 1177434 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 Tamil Association do? To advance the education of children and young people aged 4-18 through the provision of education in Tamil language and fine arts including singing and classical dance. Does Manchester Tamil Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester Tamil Association. 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 Tamil Association? Manchester Tamil Association's website is https://www.manchestertamilassociation.co.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/1177434).