Is Friends of Locke Park a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Locke Park as a registered charity (number 1167140) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends of Locke Park's charity number?

Friends of Locke Park's charity number is 1167140. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1167140?

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Does Friends of Locke Park have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Locke Park. 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 Locke Park?

Friends of Locke Park's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsoflockepark.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Friends of Locke Park registered as a charity?

Friends of Locke Park was entered on the register on 17 May 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 09742544).

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Friends of Locke Park

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Locke Park is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Locke Park?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,818
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,120
Registered charity number: 1167140
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Barnsley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.friendsoflockepark.org.uk

Quick answer

Friends of Locke Park (number 1167140) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of Locke Park do?

FRIENDS OF LOCKE PARK IS A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WANT TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF LOCKE PARK AND IMPROVE LOCKE PARK AND ITS FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL WHO LIVE IN OR VISIT BARNSLEY. LOCKE PARK IS HELD IN TRUST BY BARNSLEY COUNCIL. FRIENDS OF LOCKE PARK FUND RAISE, ORGANISE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN LOCKE PARK FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS, AND UNDERTAKE VOLUNTARY WORK IN THE PARK.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Locke Park

Answers Friends of Locke Park gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Friends of Locke Park as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 May 2016
Company number: 09742544 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Barnsley

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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What causes is Friends of Locke Park registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Locke Park yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Locke Park. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends of Locke Park?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Locke Park a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Locke Park as a registered charity (number 1167140) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of Locke Park's charity number?: Friends of Locke Park's charity number is 1167140. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1167140?: Search 1167140 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 Locke Park do?: FRIENDS OF LOCKE PARK IS A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WANT TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF LOCKE PARK AND IMPROVE LOCKE PARK AND ITS FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL WHO LIVE IN OR VISIT BARNSLEY. LOCKE PARK IS HELD IN TRUST BY BARNSLEY COUNCIL. FRIENDS OF LOCKE PARK FUND RAISE, ORGANISE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN LOCKE PARK FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS, AND UNDERTAKE VOLUNTARY WORK IN THE PARK.
Does Friends of Locke Park have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Locke Park. 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 Locke Park?: Friends of Locke Park's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsoflockepark.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Locke Park?: The register records Friends of Locke Park as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Friends of Locke Park registered as a charity?: Friends of Locke Park was entered on the register on 17 May 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 09742544).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.