--- title: "The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation — check charity number 1189368 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189368. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pitt-watson-barnes-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:32:00.334Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation is a registered charity (number 1189368) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £2 (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 Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation? Registered charity number 1189368 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2 ## What does The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation do? For the public benefit to advance such exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees from time to time think fit.This will principally be done by making grants which advance education, environmental protection and improvement, human rights and equality, animal welfare and relieving poverty. In due course the trustees may consider other ways to carry out the charity's purposes. ## What causes is The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation 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-pitt-watson-barnes-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189368) 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 Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation's charity number? The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation's charity number is 1189368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189368? Search 1189368 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 Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation do? For the public benefit to advance such exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees from time to time think fit.This will principally be done by making grants which advance education, environmental protection and improvement, human rights and equality, animal welfare and relieving poverty. In due course the trustees may consider other ways to carry out the charity's purposes. Does The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation. 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 Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation? The Pitt-Watson Barnes Foundation 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/1189368).