--- title: "The Friends of Barkway Parish Church — check charity number 275064 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Barkway Parish Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 275064. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Barkway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-barkway-parish-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:37:32.994Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Barkway Parish Church is a registered charity (number 275064) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £16,006 (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 Friends of Barkway Parish Church? Registered charity number 275064 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barkway Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £16,006 ## What does The Friends of Barkway Parish Church do? 1. Assist in the preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Barkway and major fittings and ornaments of the Church and to maintain the Churchyard.2. Foster interest in the preservation of the Church throughout the parishes of Barkway, Nuthampstead and among all who live in the village or have reason to care for the well-being of the Church. ## What causes is The Friends of Barkway Parish Church registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Barkway Parish Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Barkway Parish Church 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-friends-of-barkway-parish-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Barkway Parish Church a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Barkway Parish Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 275064) 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 Friends of Barkway Parish Church's charity number? The Friends of Barkway Parish Church's charity number is 275064. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 275064? Search 275064 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 Friends of Barkway Parish Church do? 1. Assist in the preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Barkway and major fittings and ornaments of the Church and to maintain the Churchyard.2. Foster interest in the preservation of the Church throughout the parishes of Barkway, Nuthampstead and among all who live in the village or have reason to care for the well-being of the Church. Does The Friends of Barkway Parish Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Barkway Parish Church. 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 Friends of Barkway Parish Church? The Friends of Barkway Parish Church 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/275064).