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The Manchester Literary And Philosophical Society

The Manchester Literary And Philosphical Society, Manchester Lit And Phil

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
235313
Status
Registered
Registered
July 14, 1964
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
ManLitPhil c/o Portico Library
57 Mosley Street
Manchester
M2 3HY

Activities

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.

Objects: Promoting The Advancement Of Education And The Widening Of Public Interest In The Appreciation Of Any Form Of Literature, Science, The Arts And Public Affairs Provided That No Activity Involving Party Politics Or Controversial Theology Shall Be Included In The Pursuit Of These Objects.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Manchester City

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 £137,910 £112,871
June 30, 2024 £73,764 £153,980
June 30, 2023 £67,172 £172,361
June 30, 2022 £61,127 £166,529
June 30, 2021 £53,506 £111,280

Trustees

Name Appointed
Peter Wright (Chair) Sept. 19, 2023
Alan Wareham Sept. 19, 2023
Alison Carey April 22, 2024
Celia Baker Sept. 20, 2022
Dhun Daji Jan. 24, 2022
Dr Eda Gliga-Baubec July 7, 2025
Dr Susan Hilton Sept. 27, 2018
Jacqueline Hughes-Lundy July 7, 2025
Jonathan Sime Oct. 7, 2025
Martin John Hunt July 7, 2025
Michael Kia-Shu Tso Sept. 20, 2022
Peter Carstensen Sept. 19, 2023
Rowan Jae Moony April 1, 2025
Sabine Flitsch Oct. 7, 2025
Susan Margaret Cameron March 24, 2025
Thomas Alexander Whitehead July 7, 2025