--- title: "The Barn Owl Trust — check charity number 299835 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Barn Owl Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299835. Education/training charity based in Waterleat. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barn-owl-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:57:00.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Barn Owl Trust is a registered charity (number 299835) 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; animals. 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 Barn Owl Trust? Registered charity number 299835 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Waterleat Website [www.barnowltrust.org.uk](http://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/) ## What does The Barn Owl Trust do? Between 1988 -2024 we carried out Conservation of the Barn Owl and its Environment through practical conservation work, research, education and a free national information and advice service. On 31st March 2024 we transferred all our assets and our work to Barn Owl Trust - charity no. 1201419. Since April 2024 we have been operating as Barn Owl Trust. Our website is - www.barnowltrust.org.uk ## What causes is The Barn Owl Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barn Owl Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barn Owl 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-barn-owl-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Barn Owl Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Barn Owl Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299835) 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 Barn Owl Trust's charity number? The Barn Owl Trust's charity number is 299835. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299835? Search 299835 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 Barn Owl Trust do? Between 1988 -2024 we carried out Conservation of the Barn Owl and its Environment through practical conservation work, research, education and a free national information and advice service. On 31st March 2024 we transferred all our assets and our work to Barn Owl Trust - charity no. 1201419. Since April 2024 we have been operating as Barn Owl Trust. Our website is - www.barnowltrust.org.uk Does The Barn Owl Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barn Owl 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 Barn Owl Trust? The Barn Owl Trust's website is http://www.barnowltrust.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/299835).