--- title: "The Barnes Fund — check charity number 200103 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Barnes Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 200103. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barnes-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:59.907Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Barnes Fund is a registered charity (number 200103) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £811,383 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Barnes Fund? Registered charity number 200103 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hampton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £811,383 Website [www.thebarnesfund.org.uk](http://www.thebarnesfund.org.uk/) ## What does The Barnes Fund do? A grant-making charitable trust for the benefit of residents of Barnes, the objects of which are the relief of poverty, relief for the elderly, the relief of distress and sickness, the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure and education. The Walsingham Lodge Trust, a subsidiary charity, houses older Barnes residents who are in need of sheltered accommodation. ## What causes is The Barnes Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barnes Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barnes 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-barnes-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebarnesfund.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Barnes Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Barnes Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 200103) 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 Fund's charity number? The Barnes Fund's charity number is 200103. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 200103? Search 200103 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 Fund do? A grant-making charitable trust for the benefit of residents of Barnes, the objects of which are the relief of poverty, relief for the elderly, the relief of distress and sickness, the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure and education. The Walsingham Lodge Trust, a subsidiary charity, houses older Barnes residents who are in need of sheltered accommodation. Does The Barnes Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barnes Fund. 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 Fund? The Barnes Fund's website is http://www.thebarnesfund.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/200103).