--- title: "The William Barrow's Charity — check charity number 1172933 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The William Barrow's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172933. Education/training charity based in Sittingbourne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-william-barrow-s-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:15:33.300Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The William Barrow's Charity is a registered charity (number 1172933) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £411,108 (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 William Barrow's Charity? Registered charity number 1172933 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sittingbourne Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £411,108 Website [www.thewilliambarrowscharity.org.uk](http://www.thewilliambarrowscharity.org.uk/) ## What does The William Barrow's Charity do? The relief of persons resident in the Parochial Parish of Borden who are in need, hardship or distress, in particular those aged 60 years of more, and to advance the education of persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance by offering support to local schools; and awarding scholarships, bursaries and similar awards to those going into tertiary education. ## What causes is The William Barrow's Charity registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The William Barrow's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The William Barrow's 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-william-barrow-s-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thewilliambarrowscharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The William Barrow's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The William Barrow's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172933) 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 William Barrow's Charity's charity number? The William Barrow's Charity's charity number is 1172933. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172933? Search 1172933 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 William Barrow's Charity do? The relief of persons resident in the Parochial Parish of Borden who are in need, hardship or distress, in particular those aged 60 years of more, and to advance the education of persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance by offering support to local schools; and awarding scholarships, bursaries and similar awards to those going into tertiary education. Does The William Barrow's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The William Barrow's 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 William Barrow's Charity? The William Barrow's Charity's website is http://www.thewilliambarrowscharity.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1172933).