THE MANCHESTER LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

About THE MANCHESTER LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

THE MANCHESTER LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 235313). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 92/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE MANCHESTER LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY reported a total income of £137,910 and total expenditure of £112,871, a spending ratio of 82% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE MANCHESTER LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: Across the calendar year, the Society delivers an eclectic range of lectures and seminars. We offer a focal point for modern, bright ideas, drawing inspiration from a variety of subject areas including the Arts, Science and Technology, and Social Philosophy. We also present a programme specifically aimed at young people, with a view to increasing their interest in and awareness of the world. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE MANCHESTER LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 81.8% of income spent on charitable work