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title: "The Barnes Choir — check charity number 297104 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Barnes Choir a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297104. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barnes-choir
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:43.608Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Barnes Choir is a registered charity (number 297104) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £37,523 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Barnes Choir?

Registered charity number

297104

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£37,523

Website

[www.barneschoir.org.uk](http://www.barneschoir.org.uk/)

## What does The Barnes Choir do?

We are a choir providing a musical education to our members. Anyone with musical ability may join and those in genuine financial difficulty are excused the annual fee. We support professional musicians by commissioning pieces from them and hiring them as soloists; and we raise funds for other charities through carol singing.

## What causes is The Barnes Choir registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barnes Choir yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barnes Choir 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Barnes Choir a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Barnes Choir is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297104) 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 Barnes Choir's charity number?

The Barnes Choir's charity number is 297104. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297104?

Search 297104 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 Barnes Choir do?

We are a choir providing a musical education to our members. Anyone with musical ability may join and those in genuine financial difficulty are excused the annual fee. We support professional musicians by commissioning pieces from them and hiring them as soloists; and we raise funds for other charities through carol singing.

Does The Barnes Choir have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barnes Choir. 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 Barnes Choir?

The Barnes Choir's website is http://www.barneschoir.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/297104).