--- title: "Barkston Educational Foundation — check charity number 527724 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barkston Educational Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527724. Education/training charity based in Southwell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barkston-educational-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:50:52.319Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barkston Educational Foundation is a registered charity (number 527724) 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 £6,201 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Barkston Educational Foundation? Registered charity number 527724 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southwell Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,201 ## What does Barkston Educational Foundation do? Maintenance of and provision of special benefits for Barkston School.Promotion of education of persons under the age of 25 years resident in the Parish of Barkston. ## What causes is Barkston Educational Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barkston Educational Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barkston Educational 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=barkston-educational-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barkston Educational Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Barkston Educational Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527724) 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 Barkston Educational Foundation's charity number? Barkston Educational Foundation's charity number is 527724. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527724? Search 527724 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 Barkston Educational Foundation do? Maintenance of and provision of special benefits for Barkston School.Promotion of education of persons under the age of 25 years resident in the Parish of Barkston. Does Barkston Educational Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barkston Educational 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 Barkston Educational Foundation? Barkston Educational Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/527724).