--- title: "William Barker Charity — check charity number 244059 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Barker Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 244059. Religious Activities charity based in Boylestone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-barker-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:18:58.127Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Barker Charity is a registered charity (number 244059) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £203 (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 William Barker Charity? Registered charity number 244059 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Boylestone Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £203 ## What does William Barker Charity do? Repair of Boylestone Parish Church and maintenance of Barker memorial ## What causes is William Barker Charity registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Barker Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Barker 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=william-barker-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Barker Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. William Barker Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 244059) 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 William Barker Charity's charity number? William Barker Charity's charity number is 244059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 244059? Search 244059 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 William Barker Charity do? Repair of Boylestone Parish Church and maintenance of Barker memorial Does William Barker Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Barker 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 William Barker Charity? William Barker 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/244059).