--- title: "The Free Methodist Church, Bartle — check charity number 518144 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Free Methodist Church, Bartle a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518144. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Catforth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-free-methodist-church-bartle retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:21:50.872Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Free Methodist Church, Bartle is a registered charity (number 518144) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £81,974 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Free Methodist Church, Bartle? Registered charity number 518144 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Catforth Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £81,974 ## What does The Free Methodist Church, Bartle do? We are a local church serving the local community. We seek to spread the good news of the gospel in this area and to support individuals and other Christian organizations in different parts of the world ## What causes is The Free Methodist Church, Bartle registered for? General Charitable PurposesOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Free Methodist Church, Bartle yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Free Methodist Church, Bartle 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-free-methodist-church-bartle&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Free Methodist Church, Bartle a legitimate charity? Yes. The Free Methodist Church, Bartle is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518144) 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 Free Methodist Church, Bartle's charity number? The Free Methodist Church, Bartle's charity number is 518144. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518144? Search 518144 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 Free Methodist Church, Bartle do? We are a local church serving the local community. We seek to spread the good news of the gospel in this area and to support individuals and other Christian organizations in different parts of the world Does The Free Methodist Church, Bartle have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Free Methodist Church, Bartle. 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 Free Methodist Church, Bartle? The Free Methodist Church, Bartle does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/518144).