--- title: "The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund — check charity number 242838 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242838. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dean-of-manchester-crosland-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:03:14.507Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund is a registered charity (number 242838) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £8,499 (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 The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund? Registered charity number 242838 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Victoria Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,499 ## What does The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund do? Grants made quarterly for the relief of poverty. Applications must be via a recognised organisation for general relief or for individuals resident in the City of Manchester who are in need. ## What causes is The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund 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=the-dean-of-manchester-crosland-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242838) 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 The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund's charity number? The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund's charity number is 242838. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242838? Search 242838 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 The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund do? Grants made quarterly for the relief of poverty. Applications must be via a recognised organisation for general relief or for individuals resident in the City of Manchester who are in need. Does The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund. 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 The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund? The Dean of Manchester Crosland Fund 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/242838).