--- title: "The Barleycorn Trust — check charity number 296386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Barleycorn Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296386. Education/training charity based in Wadhurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barleycorn-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:08:53.163Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Barleycorn Trust is a registered charity (number 296386) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £24,744 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Barleycorn Trust? Registered charity number 296386 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wadhurst Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £24,744 ## What does The Barleycorn Trust do? The advancement of the Christian Faith, furtherance of religious or secular education, encouragement of missionary activity, relief of the poor and needy and help and comfort of the sick and aged. ## What causes is The Barleycorn Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barleycorn Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barleycorn 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=the-barleycorn-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Barleycorn Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Barleycorn Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296386) 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 Barleycorn Trust's charity number? The Barleycorn Trust's charity number is 296386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296386? Search 296386 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 Barleycorn Trust do? The advancement of the Christian Faith, furtherance of religious or secular education, encouragement of missionary activity, relief of the poor and needy and help and comfort of the sick and aged. Does The Barleycorn Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barleycorn 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 The Barleycorn Trust? The Barleycorn Trust 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/296386).