Manchester Histories
Manchester Histories celebrates, reveals and raises awareness of the histories and heritage of Greater Manchester through the development of community engagement events and projects and the Manchester Histories Festival
Activities & Mission
Manchester Histories celebrates, reveals and raises awareness of the histories and heritage of Greater Manchester through the development of community engagement events and projects and the Manchester Histories Festival
Grants
Manchester Histories is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £265,129
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £557,480 | £265,129 | £265,129 | £363,289 | £46,042 | 5 / 25 |
| 2024 | £175,262 | £206,412 | 0 / 32 | |||
| 2023 | £157,337 | £167,555 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £187,922 | £203,346 | 0 / 68 | |||
| 2021 | £193,924 | £158,309 | 0 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester Histories
What does Manchester Histories do?
Manchester Histories celebrates, reveals and raises awareness of the histories and heritage of Greater Manchester through the development of community engagement events and projects and the Manchester Histories Festival
How much income did Manchester Histories report in 2025?
Manchester Histories reported total income of £557k and reported expenditure of £265k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Manchester Histories registered as a charity?
Manchester Histories was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2013 as charity number 1151944. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Manchester Histories?
Manchester Histories is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Hannah Jane Barker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manchester Histories operate?
Manchester Histories operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Manchester Histories a registered charity?
Yes — Manchester Histories is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151944.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated