--- title: "Barbican Art Society — check charity number 1164194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barbican Art Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164194. Education/training charity based in Barbican. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barbican-art-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:22:15.898Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barbican Art Society is a registered charity (number 1164194) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £35,106 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Barbican Art Society? Registered charity number 1164194 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barbican Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £35,106 Website [barbicanartsociety.org.uk](http://barbicanartsociety.org.uk/) ## What does Barbican Art Society do? The charity's objectives are to advance public education and appreciation of the arts. It runs art classes, workshops and exhibitions in and around the Barbican estate in the City of London. ## What causes is Barbican Art Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barbican Art Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barbican Art Society 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=barbican-art-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://barbicanartsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barbican Art Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Barbican Art Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164194) 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 Barbican Art Society's charity number? Barbican Art Society's charity number is 1164194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164194? Search 1164194 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 Barbican Art Society do? The charity's objectives are to advance public education and appreciation of the arts. It runs art classes, workshops and exhibitions in and around the Barbican estate in the City of London. Does Barbican Art Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barbican Art Society. 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 Barbican Art Society? Barbican Art Society's website is http://barbicanartsociety.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/1164194).