--- title: "Thames Sailing Barge Trust — check charity number 1102840 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thames Sailing Barge Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1102840. Education/training charity based in Burnham on Crouch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thames-sailing-barge-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:19:52.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thames Sailing Barge Trust is a registered charity (number 1102840) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £328,621 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Thames Sailing Barge Trust? Registered charity number 1102840 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Burnham on Crouch Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £328,621 Website [www.bargetrust.org](http://www.bargetrust.org/) ## What does Thames Sailing Barge Trust do? The preservation,in commission, of one or more Thames Sailing Bargesand the skills associated with the sailing and maintaining on such a vessel ## What causes is Thames Sailing Barge Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thames Sailing Barge Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thames Sailing Barge Trust 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=thames-sailing-barge-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bargetrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thames Sailing Barge Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Thames Sailing Barge Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1102840) 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 Thames Sailing Barge Trust's charity number? Thames Sailing Barge Trust's charity number is 1102840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1102840? Search 1102840 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 Thames Sailing Barge Trust do? The preservation,in commission, of one or more Thames Sailing Bargesand the skills associated with the sailing and maintaining on such a vessel Does Thames Sailing Barge Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thames Sailing Barge Trust. 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 Thames Sailing Barge Trust? Thames Sailing Barge Trust's website is http://www.bargetrust.org — 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/1102840).