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Registered charity · No. 1185317CIO

Bark Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bark Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Bark Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-01
£1,700
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-01
£500
Registered charity number
1185317
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

Bark Charity (number 1185317) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bark Charity do?

TO RELIEVE POVERTY BY ASSISTING ORPHANS AND ELDERLY PEOPLE IN AFRICA MOSTLY ZIMBABWE'S RURAL AREAS BY TAKING MEASURES TO BRING RELIEF BY THE PROVISION OF FOOD, EMPOWERMENT, MEDICATION, EDUCATION,MENTAL HEALTH AND EMERGENCIES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE UK THROUGH ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS AMONG ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS THAT NEED SUPPORT IN MENTAL HEALTH

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bark Charity

Answers Bark Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 1 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Bark Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Bark Charity's annual return for the year ending 1 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Zimbabwe · Surrey · Coventry City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Bark Charity registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bark Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bark Charity. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bark Charity?

  • Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
  • Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bark Charity a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bark Charity as a registered charity (number 1185317) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bark Charity's charity number?
Bark Charity's charity number is 1185317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185317?
Search 1185317 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 Bark Charity do?
TO RELIEVE POVERTY BY ASSISTING ORPHANS AND ELDERLY PEOPLE IN AFRICA MOSTLY ZIMBABWE'S RURAL AREAS BY TAKING MEASURES TO BRING RELIEF BY THE PROVISION OF FOOD, EMPOWERMENT, MEDICATION, EDUCATION,MENTAL HEALTH AND EMERGENCIES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE UK THROUGH ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS AMONG ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS THAT NEED SUPPORT IN MENTAL HEALTH
Does Bark Charity have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bark 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 Bark Charity?
Bark Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.barkcharity.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bark Charity?
The register does not record Bark Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bark Charity's trustees paid?
Bark Charity's annual return for the year ending 1 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bark Charity registered as a charity?
Bark Charity was entered on the register on 16 September 2019.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.