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title: "The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society — check charity number 514598 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 514598. Education/training charity based in Old Trafford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-manchester-amateur-photographic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:10:39.657Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society is a registered charity (number 514598) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,854 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society?

Registered charity number

514598

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Old Trafford

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£1,854

Website

[www.manchesteraps.org](http://www.manchesteraps.org/)

## What does The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society do?

To advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of photography as an art.

## What causes is The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Manchester Amateur Photographic 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.manchesteraps.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 514598) 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 Manchester Amateur Photographic Society's charity number?

The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society's charity number is 514598. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 514598?

Search 514598 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 Manchester Amateur Photographic Society do?

To advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of photography as an art.

Does The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Manchester Amateur Photographic 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 Manchester Amateur Photographic Society?

The Manchester Amateur Photographic Society's website is http://www.manchesteraps.org — 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/514598).