--- title: "Barking Music and Drama — check charity number 1120812 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barking Music and Drama a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120812. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hornchurch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barking-music-and-drama retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:23:42.963Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barking Music and Drama is a registered charity (number 1120812) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £24,819 (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 Barking Music and Drama? Registered charity number 1120812 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Hornchurch Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £24,819 Website [www.barkingmad.org.uk](http://www.barkingmad.org.uk/) ## What does Barking Music and Drama do? (i) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM AND ALL THOSE CHILDREN ATTENDING JUNIOR TRINITY COLLEGE IN THE SUBJECT OF MUSIC BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION.(ii) TO ADVANCE THE PUBLICS EDUCATION IN AMATEUR DRAMATICS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND THE TEACHING OF MUSIC AND DRAMA" ## What causes is Barking Music and Drama registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barking Music and Drama yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barking Music and Drama 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=barking-music-and-drama&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barkingmad.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barking Music and Drama a legitimate charity? Yes. Barking Music and Drama is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120812) 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 Barking Music and Drama's charity number? Barking Music and Drama's charity number is 1120812. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1120812? Search 1120812 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 Barking Music and Drama do? (i) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM AND ALL THOSE CHILDREN ATTENDING JUNIOR TRINITY COLLEGE IN THE SUBJECT OF MUSIC BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION.(ii) TO ADVANCE THE PUBLICS EDUCATION IN AMATEUR DRAMATICS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND THE TEACHING OF MUSIC AND DRAMA" Does Barking Music and Drama have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barking Music and Drama. 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 Barking Music and Drama? Barking Music and Drama's website is http://www.barkingmad.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/1120812).