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
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2020 | £220,620 | £179,149 | 0 / 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
Samuel Alexander Building
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
MANCHESTER
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