# Manchester Geographical Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1134626 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1134626)
- Website: https://www.mangeogsoc.org.uk
- Latest income: £6,630; spending £4,712
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/manchester-geographical-society

To encourage and publish geographical research on or relevant to the North West of England, and to further the pursuit of geographical knowledge.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,630 | £4,712 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £6,456 | £9,484 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £8,812 | £9,116 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £9,968 | £24.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,521 | £2,318 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1 to encourage Geographical research on or relevant to the north west of England.2 to publish Geographical research on or relevant to the north west of England. 3 to further the pursuit of Geographical knowledge.

## What it funds

Manchester Geographical Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Manchester Geographical Society reported income of £6,630 and spending of £4,712. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £50.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Manchester Geographical Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (mangeogsoc.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Manchester Geographical Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Manchester Geographical Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Manchester Geographical Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Manchester Geographical Society give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Manchester Geographical Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Manchester Geographical Society give each year?

The register does not break out Manchester Geographical Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £4,712. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10k a year.

### How large is Manchester Geographical Society?

In its latest reported year Manchester Geographical Society reported income of £6,630 and spending of £4,712.


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