--- title: "Nigerian Community Greater Manchester — check charity number 1186245 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nigerian Community Greater Manchester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186245. Disability charity based in Platt Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nigerian-community-greater-manchester retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:58:53.594Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nigerian Community Greater Manchester is a registered charity (number 1186245) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,342 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Nigerian Community Greater Manchester? Registered charity number 1186245 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Platt Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £9,342 ## What does Nigerian Community Greater Manchester do? To promote Nigerian art, culture and heritage for the public benefit; To relieve and combat poverty, distress, financial hardship, and sickness; To relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability,unemployment or other disadvantage; To advance education for the public benefit in Nigerian culture andlanguage. ## What causes is Nigerian Community Greater Manchester registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nigerian Community Greater Manchester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nigerian Community Greater Manchester 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=nigerian-community-greater-manchester&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nigerian Community Greater Manchester a legitimate charity? Yes. Nigerian Community Greater Manchester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186245) 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 Nigerian Community Greater Manchester's charity number? Nigerian Community Greater Manchester's charity number is 1186245. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186245? Search 1186245 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 Nigerian Community Greater Manchester do? To promote Nigerian art, culture and heritage for the public benefit; To relieve and combat poverty, distress, financial hardship, and sickness; To relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability,unemployment or other disadvantage; To advance education for the public benefit in Nigerian culture andlanguage. Does Nigerian Community Greater Manchester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nigerian Community Greater Manchester. 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 Nigerian Community Greater Manchester? Nigerian Community Greater Manchester 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/1186245).