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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

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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

Areas of Operation

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

Latest Income
£175,262
Latest Expenditure
£206,412

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 117.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£175,262
£206,4120 / 32
2023
£157,337
£167,5550 / 20
2022
£187,922
£203,3460 / 68
2021
£193,924
£158,3090 / 15
2020
£220,620
£179,1490 / 30

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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 2024?

Manchester Histories reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £206k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.

Details

Address
Room WLG21
Samuel Alexander Building
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
MANCHESTER
Registration Date
8 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033248
Charity Number
1151944

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Trustees

Professor Hannah Jane Barker Chair
Dr Charlotte Wildman
Jahmal Williams-Thomas
JOHN MATTHEW WILLIAMS
Kirsty Hutchison
Rob Higginson

Sectors & Classifications

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