--- title: "The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited — check charity number 501953 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501953. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Devas Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-manchester-young-people-s-theatre-limited retrieved: 2026-08-26T22:01:52.575Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited is a registered charity (number 501953) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £1,609,189 (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 Young People's Theatre Limited? Registered charity number 501953 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Devas Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,609,189 Website [www.contactmcr.com](http://www.contactmcr.com/) ## What does The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited do? Contact is a dynamic arts organisation and charity based in Manchester with young people at its heart. We work locally, nationally, and internationally to provide life changing opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders, artists, and audiences, redefining theatre for the 21st Century and presenting and producing a diverse artistic program in our building and beyond. ## What causes is The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited 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-young-people-s-theatre-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.contactmcr.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501953) 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 Young People's Theatre Limited's charity number? The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited's charity number is 501953. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501953? Search 501953 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 Young People's Theatre Limited do? Contact is a dynamic arts organisation and charity based in Manchester with young people at its heart. We work locally, nationally, and internationally to provide life changing opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders, artists, and audiences, redefining theatre for the 21st Century and presenting and producing a diverse artistic program in our building and beyond. Does The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited. 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 Young People's Theatre Limited? The Manchester Young People's Theatre Limited's website is http://www.contactmcr.com — 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/501953).