--- title: "The Henry Barber Trust — check charity number 528917 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Henry Barber Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 528917. Education/training charity based in University of Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-henry-barber-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:55:39.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Henry Barber Trust is a registered charity (number 528917) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,564,235 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Henry Barber Trust? Registered charity number 528917 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location University of Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £2,564,235 ## What does The Henry Barber Trust do? To fund four professorial chairs at the University of Birmingham;To fund the maintenance of the Barber Institute;To purchase works of art or beauty for display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To fund musical recitals for performance at or in connection with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To purchase musical instruments, printed and manuscript music and musical and fine arts books. ## What causes is The Henry Barber Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Henry Barber Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Henry Barber Trust 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-henry-barber-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Henry Barber Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Henry Barber Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 528917) 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 Henry Barber Trust's charity number? The Henry Barber Trust's charity number is 528917. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 528917? Search 528917 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 Henry Barber Trust do? To fund four professorial chairs at the University of Birmingham;To fund the maintenance of the Barber Institute;To purchase works of art or beauty for display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To fund musical recitals for performance at or in connection with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts;To purchase musical instruments, printed and manuscript music and musical and fine arts books. Does The Henry Barber Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Henry Barber Trust. 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 Henry Barber Trust? The Henry Barber Trust 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/528917).