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Manchester Historic Buildings Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1080606
Status
Registered
Registered
May 8, 2000
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Greater Manchester

Address

Address
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
84
Plymouth Grove
Manchester

Activities

The current activity is the maintenance and operation as a heritage attraction of 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, the home of Mrs Elizabeth Gaskell. The house is open to the public and runs a programme of activities and events.

Objects: 3.a The objects of the Charity are to preserve for the benefit of the people Manchester and of the Nation, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage associated with 84 Plymouth Grove ,Manchester ( ‘The House’) the former home of William and Elizabeth Gaskell (including any structure or erection, and any part of the building as so defined ) and to advance the education of the public in the said heritage and to undertake such other charitable activities as may benefit the people of or visitors to the said County of Greater Manchester.3.b To acquire, preserve, document, interpret and make accessible exhibits, objects and collections relating to the literary, social and historical impact and influence of Elizabeth Gaskell and her family through provision of a museum service for the purpose of educating and informing the public. (“The Objects”)

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford City, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
Oct. 31, 2024 £110,752 £218,306 PDF
Oct. 31, 2023 £145,036 £204,393 PDF
Oct. 31, 2022 £189,341 £188,413 PDF
Oct. 31, 2021 £239,215 £188,435 PDF
Oct. 31, 2020 £191,585 £161,849 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alex Walker (Chair) Sept. 8, 2022
Dr Diane Duffy Sept. 8, 2022
Dr Emma Jane Liggins Oct. 5, 2025
Hannah Jane Riches Oct. 6, 2024
Jane Baxter April 29, 2018
Katharine Rodwell Oct. 6, 2024
Liza Jane Leonard Oct. 6, 2024
Madeleine Carnwath Oct. 6, 2024
Rana Wulan Rofifah Nov. 28, 2024
Rose Palmer Nov. 28, 2024
Shanna Liane McGoldrick Oct. 6, 2024