Is Barkway War Memorial a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Barkway War Memorial as a registered charity (number 238851) 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 Barkway War Memorial's charity number?

Barkway War Memorial's charity number is 238851. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 238851?

Search 238851 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.

Does Barkway War Memorial have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barkway War Memorial. 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 Barkway War Memorial?

Barkway War Memorial's website listed in our register data is http://www.barkway-village.org.uk. 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.

When was Barkway War Memorial registered as a charity?

Barkway War Memorial was entered on the register on 5 January 1965.

Registered charity · No. 238851

Barkway War Memorial

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Barkway War Memorial is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Barkway War Memorial?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 238851
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Barkway
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.barkway-village.org.uk

Quick answer

Barkway War Memorial (number 238851) 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 Barkway War Memorial do?

War Memorial is a dedication to those who died in the World Wars. An Annual Service is held at the War Memorial on Remembrance Day.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Barkway War Memorial

Answers Barkway War Memorial gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Barkway War Memorial as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 January 1965
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Barkway War Memorial registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Barkway War Memorial yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Barkway War Memorial. 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 Barkway War Memorial?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkway War Memorial a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Barkway War Memorial as a registered charity (number 238851) 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 Barkway War Memorial's charity number?: Barkway War Memorial's charity number is 238851. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 238851?: Search 238851 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 Barkway War Memorial do?: War Memorial is a dedication to those who died in the World Wars. An Annual Service is held at the War Memorial on Remembrance Day.
Does Barkway War Memorial have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barkway War Memorial. 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 Barkway War Memorial?: Barkway War Memorial's website listed in our register data is http://www.barkway-village.org.uk. 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 Barkway War Memorial?: The register does not record Barkway War Memorial as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Barkway War Memorial registered as a charity?: Barkway War Memorial was entered on the register on 5 January 1965.

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.