--- title: "The Manchester Civic Society — check charity number 1050663 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Manchester Civic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1050663. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Audenshaw. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-manchester-civic-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:58:12.212Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Manchester Civic Society is a registered charity (number 1050663) 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 £1,284 (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 Manchester Civic Society? Registered charity number 1050663 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Audenshaw Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,284 Website [manchestercivic.org.uk](https://manchestercivic.org.uk/) ## What does The Manchester Civic Society do? INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE HERITAGE AND CHARACTER OF MANCHESTER AND WHERE THERE IS NO LOCAL CIVIC SOCIETY IN THE LOCALITY, FOR THE GREATER MANCHESTER AREA AS A WHOLE. TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR MANCHESTER AND WHERE APPROPRIATE GREATER MANCHESTER, IN ACCORD WITH THE GREAT TRADITIONS OF THE AREA OF WHICH WE FOSTER A KEEN SENSE OF PRIDE FOR THE PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE ## What causes is The Manchester Civic Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Manchester Civic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Manchester Civic 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. 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-manchester-civic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://manchestercivic.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Manchester Civic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Manchester Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1050663) 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 Civic Society's charity number? The Manchester Civic Society's charity number is 1050663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1050663? Search 1050663 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 Civic Society do? INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE HERITAGE AND CHARACTER OF MANCHESTER AND WHERE THERE IS NO LOCAL CIVIC SOCIETY IN THE LOCALITY, FOR THE GREATER MANCHESTER AREA AS A WHOLE. TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR MANCHESTER AND WHERE APPROPRIATE GREATER MANCHESTER, IN ACCORD WITH THE GREAT TRADITIONS OF THE AREA OF WHICH WE FOSTER A KEEN SENSE OF PRIDE FOR THE PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE Does The Manchester Civic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Manchester Civic 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 Civic Society? The Manchester Civic Society's website is https://manchestercivic.org.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/1050663).