--- title: "Thebarn — check charity number 1216189 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thebarn a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216189. Religious Activities charity based in Waterloo Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thebarn retrieved: 2026-08-28T17:22:20.024Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thebarn is a registered charity (number 1216189) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Thebarn? Registered charity number 1216189 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Waterloo Road Website [www.thebarn.org.uk](http://www.thebarn.org.uk/) ## What does Thebarn do? Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching & teachingBaptism & CommunionEvangelism & missionTeaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young peopleNurture & growth of disciplesEducation & training for serviceProviding pastoral careSupporting & encouraging charitable social action in the UK & abroadEncouraging relationships with & supporting other Christians ## What causes is Thebarn registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thebarn yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thebarn 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=thebarn&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebarn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thebarn a legitimate charity? Yes. Thebarn is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216189) 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 Thebarn's charity number? Thebarn's charity number is 1216189. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216189? Search 1216189 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 Thebarn do? Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching & teachingBaptism & CommunionEvangelism & missionTeaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young peopleNurture & growth of disciplesEducation & training for serviceProviding pastoral careSupporting & encouraging charitable social action in the UK & abroadEncouraging relationships with & supporting other Christians Does Thebarn have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thebarn. 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 Thebarn? Thebarn's website is http://www.thebarn.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/1216189).