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Registered charity · No. 1102221Civic Offices

The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area)

The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Civic Offices.

Quick answer

The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) is a registered charity (number 1102221) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £15,972 (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 The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area)?

Registered charity number
1102221
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Civic Offices
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£15,972

What does The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) do?

Participation in various community events in Reading, supporting links with Barbados, social welfare activities and meetings for members.

What causes is The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1102221) 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 The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area)'s charity number?
The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area)'s charity number is 1102221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1102221?
Search 1102221 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 The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) do?
Participation in various community events in Reading, supporting links with Barbados, social welfare activities and meetings for members.
Does The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area). 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 The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area)?
The Barbados and Friends Association (Reading Area)'s website is http://www.bafa-reading.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.