--- title: "The Barnabas Fund — check charity number SC050502 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Barnabas Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050502. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barnabas-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:47.278Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Barnabas Fund is a registered charity (number SC050502) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £1,016,859 (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 Barnabas Fund? Registered charity number SC050502 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,016,859 Website [tbftrust.org](https://tbftrust.org/) ## What does The Barnabas Fund do? (a) To maintain advance and promote the Christian faith by such means as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit and for such charitable purposes for the relief of poverty suffering and distress among the peoples of the world by the provision of financial and other assistance ## What causes is The Barnabas Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barnabas Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barnabas 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=the-barnabas-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://tbftrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Barnabas Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Barnabas Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050502) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Barnabas Fund's charity number? The Barnabas Fund's charity number is SC050502. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050502? Search SC050502 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Barnabas Fund do? (a) To maintain advance and promote the Christian faith by such means as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit and for such charitable purposes for the relief of poverty suffering and distress among the peoples of the world by the provision of financial and other assistance Does The Barnabas Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barnabas Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Barnabas Fund? The Barnabas Fund's website is https://tbftrust.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050502).