--- title: "John Barker Bursary Fund — check charity number 513451 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Barker Bursary Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 513451. Education/training charity based in Codsall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-barker-bursary-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:57:56.387Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Barker Bursary Fund is a registered charity (number 513451) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £305 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 John Barker Bursary Fund? Registered charity number 513451 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Codsall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £305 ## What does John Barker Bursary Fund do? The charity awards bursaries to students in need who are going on to study music at university or conservatoire. ## What causes is John Barker Bursary Fund registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Barker Bursary Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Barker Bursary Fund 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=john-barker-bursary-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Barker Bursary Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. John Barker Bursary Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 513451) 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 John Barker Bursary Fund's charity number? John Barker Bursary Fund's charity number is 513451. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 513451? Search 513451 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 John Barker Bursary Fund do? The charity awards bursaries to students in need who are going on to study music at university or conservatoire. Does John Barker Bursary Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Barker Bursary Fund. 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 John Barker Bursary Fund? John Barker Bursary Fund 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/513451).