--- title: "Friends of Barnsole — check charity number 1180803 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Barnsole a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180803. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Barnsole Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-barnsole retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:19:59.163Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Barnsole is a registered charity (number 1180803) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £13,234 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Friends of Barnsole? Registered charity number 1180803 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barnsole Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £13,234 ## What does Friends of Barnsole do? We operate within the school, using fundraising events to engage parents, carers, pupils and the local community. Funds are used to enhance the school experiences of pupils by providing extracurricular activities such as: visiting performers, animal experiences, clubs, to provide equipment to aid personal, social, physical development as well as engage all pupils in social play. ## What causes is Friends of Barnsole registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Barnsole yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Barnsole 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=friends-of-barnsole&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Barnsole a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Barnsole is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180803) 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 Friends of Barnsole's charity number? Friends of Barnsole's charity number is 1180803. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180803? Search 1180803 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 Friends of Barnsole do? We operate within the school, using fundraising events to engage parents, carers, pupils and the local community. Funds are used to enhance the school experiences of pupils by providing extracurricular activities such as: visiting performers, animal experiences, clubs, to provide equipment to aid personal, social, physical development as well as engage all pupils in social play. Does Friends of Barnsole have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Barnsole. 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 Friends of Barnsole? Friends of Barnsole 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/1180803).