# MANCHESTER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1080606
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 8, 2000
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1080606


## Contact

- **Address:** Elizabeth Gaskell's House, 84, Plymouth Grove, Manchester
- **Phone:** 01619273123
- **Email:** enquiries@elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk
- **Website:** www.elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk



## Activities

**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”)

**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.

**Area of benefit:** GREATER MANCHESTER




## 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

- Bolton
- Bury
- Manchester City
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Salford City
- Stockport
- Tameside
- Trafford
- Wigan



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £110752 | £218306 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £145036 | £204393 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £189341 | £188413 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £239215 | £188435 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2020 | £191585 | £161849 | — | — |



## Trustees

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