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title: "The William Barry Trust — check charity number 272551 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The William Barry Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272551. Education/training charity based in Lacemaker House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-william-barry-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:14:08.862Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The William Barry Trust is a registered charity (number 272551) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £79,821 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Barry Trust?

Registered charity number

272551

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Lacemaker House

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£79,821

Website

[www.williambarrytrust.uk](http://www.williambarrytrust.uk/)

## What does The William Barry Trust do?

The William Barry Trust offers financial grants to individuals and organisations related to vocational studies examples include Hospitality and Hotel management, singing, dancing, acting studies. The trust has limitations on individual grants. We do not give grants for career development or Master's degrees.

## What causes is The William Barry Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The William Barry Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The William Barry 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The William Barry Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The William Barry Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272551) 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 Barry Trust's charity number?

The William Barry Trust's charity number is 272551. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 272551?

Search 272551 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 Barry Trust do?

The William Barry Trust offers financial grants to individuals and organisations related to vocational studies examples include Hospitality and Hotel management, singing, dancing, acting studies. The trust has limitations on individual grants. We do not give grants for career development or Master's degrees.

Does The William Barry Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The William Barry 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 William Barry Trust?

The William Barry Trust's website is http://www.williambarrytrust.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/272551).