--- title: "The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity — check charity number 216559 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216559. Education/training charity based in Spalding. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-reverend-anthony-barnes-charity retrieved: 2026-08-27T22:56:44.331Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity is a registered charity (number 216559) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £6,897 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity? Registered charity number 216559 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Spalding Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,897 ## What does The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity do? Payment of defined proportions of annual income to four Lincolnshire Charities. Annuities to widows and widowers of Church of England clergy with preference to those resident in Lincolnshire; second preference to those in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire or the District of Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire. Small educational grants are available to children of clergy resident in Lincolnshire. ## What causes is The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity 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-reverend-anthony-barnes-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216559) 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 Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity's charity number? The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity's charity number is 216559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216559? Search 216559 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 Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity do? Payment of defined proportions of annual income to four Lincolnshire Charities. Annuities to widows and widowers of Church of England clergy with preference to those resident in Lincolnshire; second preference to those in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire or the District of Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire. Small educational grants are available to children of clergy resident in Lincolnshire. Does The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity. 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 Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity? The Reverend Anthony Barnes Charity 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/216559).