--- title: "The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust — check charity number 1157878 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157878. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gregory Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-michael-barnard-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:54:51.816Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1157878) 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 £110,661 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Michael Barnard Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1157878 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gregory Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £110,661 ## What does The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust do? The objects of the trust are: the relief of poverty for persons primarily in the united kingdom who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by reason of their social and/or economic circumstances, by reason of their suffering from natural disasters, or by reason of their being victims of crime, injustice or violence. ## What causes is The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Michael Barnard Charitable 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-michael-barnard-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157878) 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 Michael Barnard Charitable Trust's charity number? The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust's charity number is 1157878. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157878? Search 1157878 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 Michael Barnard Charitable Trust do? The objects of the trust are: the relief of poverty for persons primarily in the united kingdom who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by reason of their social and/or economic circumstances, by reason of their suffering from natural disasters, or by reason of their being victims of crime, injustice or violence. Does The Michael Barnard Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Michael Barnard Charitable 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 Michael Barnard Charitable Trust? The Michael Barnard Charitable 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/1157878).