--- title: "Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation — check charity number 1189178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189178. Education/training charity based in Leamington Spa. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barbara-o-rourke-arts-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:20:54.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation is a registered charity (number 1189178) 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 £5,037 (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 Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation? Registered charity number 1189178 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Leamington Spa Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £5,037 Website [www.boraf.org](http://www.boraf.org/) ## What does Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation do? For the public benefit in the Leamington Spa and Warwick area, to promote the education of dance, music and other arts (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in England in such ways as the charity trustees think fit by awarding to such persons scholarships or grants tenable at any relevant educational establishment. ## What causes is Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation 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=barbara-o-rourke-arts-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.boraf.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189178) 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 Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation's charity number? Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation's charity number is 1189178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189178? Search 1189178 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 Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation do? For the public benefit in the Leamington Spa and Warwick area, to promote the education of dance, music and other arts (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in England in such ways as the charity trustees think fit by awarding to such persons scholarships or grants tenable at any relevant educational establishment. Does Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation. 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 Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation? Barbara O'rourke Arts Foundation's website is http://www.boraf.org — 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/1189178).