--- title: "Friends of Locke Park — check charity number 1167140 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Locke Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167140. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Barnsley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-locke-park retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:24:29.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Locke Park is a registered charity (number 1167140) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £2,818 (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 Locke Park? Registered charity number 1167140 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Barnsley Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £2,818 Website [www.friendsoflockepark.org.uk](http://www.friendsoflockepark.org.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Friends of Locke Park registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Locke Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Locke Park 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-locke-park&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsoflockepark.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Locke Park a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Locke Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167140) 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 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 is http://www.friendsoflockepark.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1167140).