--- title: "The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO — check charity number 1157260 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157260. Education/training charity based in King Williams College Grounds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barrovian-foundation-uk-cio retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:12:51.701Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO is a registered charity (number 1157260) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £57,610 (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 Barrovian Foundation UK CIO? Registered charity number 1157260 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location King Williams College Grounds Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £57,610 Website [www.kwc.im](http://www.kwc.im/) ## What does The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO do? a) The advancement of the education of pupils of the educational establishments know as King William's College and the Buchan School ("the School") by providing or assisting in the provision, maintenance and improvement of buildings, resources, equipment and facilities. b) The provision of grants, bursaries and scholarships to pupils of the School to assist in the advancement of their education. ## What causes is The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO 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-barrovian-foundation-uk-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kwc.im/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157260) 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 Barrovian Foundation UK CIO's charity number? The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO's charity number is 1157260. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157260? Search 1157260 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 Barrovian Foundation UK CIO do? a) The advancement of the education of pupils of the educational establishments know as King William's College and the Buchan School ("the School") by providing or assisting in the provision, maintenance and improvement of buildings, resources, equipment and facilities. b) The provision of grants, bursaries and scholarships to pupils of the School to assist in the advancement of their education. Does The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO. 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 Barrovian Foundation UK CIO? The Barrovian Foundation UK CIO's website is http://www.kwc.im — 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/1157260).