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title: "Action for Autism Barnsley — check charity number 1197465 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Action for Autism Barnsley a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197465. Disability charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/action-for-autism-barnsley
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:20:34.216Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Action for Autism Barnsley is a registered charity (number 1197465) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £32,338 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Action for Autism Barnsley?

Registered charity number

1197465

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Church Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£32,338

Website

[www.afabarnsley.co.uk](http://www.afabarnsley.co.uk/)

## What does Action for Autism Barnsley do?

We are a small charity based in Barnsley, that provides social activities for adults with autism. Through our programme, we promote participation in meaningful and fun activity, nurture wellbeing and social connectivity and help reduce isolation and loneliness for individuals.

## What causes is Action for Autism Barnsley registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Action for Autism Barnsley yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Action for Autism Barnsley 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 Action for Autism Barnsley a legitimate charity?

Yes. Action for Autism Barnsley is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197465) 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 Action for Autism Barnsley's charity number?

Action for Autism Barnsley's charity number is 1197465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197465?

Search 1197465 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 Action for Autism Barnsley do?

We are a small charity based in Barnsley, that provides social activities for adults with autism. Through our programme, we promote participation in meaningful and fun activity, nurture wellbeing and social connectivity and help reduce isolation and loneliness for individuals.

Does Action for Autism Barnsley have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action for Autism Barnsley. 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 Action for Autism Barnsley?

Action for Autism Barnsley's website is http://www.afabarnsley.co.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/1197465).