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title: "The Greater Manchester Transport Society — check charity number 509772 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Greater Manchester Transport Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509772. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Boyle Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-greater-manchester-transport-society
retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:49:59.563Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Greater Manchester Transport Society is a registered charity (number 509772) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £262,704 (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 Greater Manchester Transport Society?

Registered charity number

509772

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Boyle Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£262,704

Website

[motgm.uk](https://motgm.uk/)

## What does The Greater Manchester Transport Society do?

The Greater Manchester Transport Society exists to maintain a museum for the purpose of advancing the education of the public in the nature of public transport within the United Kingdom and the historical development of all aspects of such public transport with particular emphasis upon the historical aspects of road passenger transport in the counties of Greater Manchester Cheshire and Lancashire.

## What causes is The Greater Manchester Transport Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Greater Manchester Transport Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Greater Manchester Transport Society 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-greater-manchester-transport-society&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](https://motgm.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Greater Manchester Transport Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Greater Manchester Transport Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509772) 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 Greater Manchester Transport Society's charity number?

The Greater Manchester Transport Society's charity number is 509772. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 509772?

Search 509772 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 Greater Manchester Transport Society do?

The Greater Manchester Transport Society exists to maintain a museum for the purpose of advancing the education of the public in the nature of public transport within the United Kingdom and the historical development of all aspects of such public transport with particular emphasis upon the historical aspects of road passenger transport in the counties of Greater Manchester Cheshire and Lancashire.

Does The Greater Manchester Transport Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Greater Manchester Transport Society. 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 Greater Manchester Transport Society?

The Greater Manchester Transport Society's website is https://motgm.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/509772).