--- title: "Francis Barker's Charity — check charity number 237939 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Francis Barker's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 237939. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gainsborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/francis-barker-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:48:11.128Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Francis Barker's Charity is a registered charity (number 237939) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,992 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Francis Barker's Charity? Registered charity number 237939 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gainsborough Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £3,992 ## What does Francis Barker's Charity do? One and a half per cent of the income is given to Beckingham Parochial Church Council, Nottinghamshire. The balance of the income is for the benefit of the Parishes of Gainsborugh, Lea and Morton, Lincolnshire to assist persons in need and to contribut to and support charitable associations, institutions or trusts. ## What causes is Francis Barker's Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Francis Barker's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Francis Barker's Charity is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=francis-barker-s-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Francis Barker's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Francis Barker's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 237939) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Francis Barker's Charity's charity number? Francis Barker's Charity's charity number is 237939. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 237939? Search 237939 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Francis Barker's Charity do? One and a half per cent of the income is given to Beckingham Parochial Church Council, Nottinghamshire. The balance of the income is for the benefit of the Parishes of Gainsborugh, Lea and Morton, Lincolnshire to assist persons in need and to contribut to and support charitable associations, institutions or trusts. Does Francis Barker's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Francis Barker's Charity. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Francis Barker's Charity? Francis Barker's Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/237939).