--- title: "Barnes Literary Society — check charity number 1197046 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barnes Literary Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197046. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 21 Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barnes-literary-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:22:18.715Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barnes Literary Society is a registered charity (number 1197046) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £22,023 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Barnes Literary Society? Registered charity number 1197046 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 21 Church Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £22,023 Website [www.barnesliterarysociety.org.uk](http://www.barnesliterarysociety.org.uk/) ## What does Barnes Literary Society do? The Barnes Literary Society offers a regular opportunity for people with an interest in literature to hear and question writers and speakers on a wide variety of literary topics. We also organise visits to places of literary interest and offer a forum for the discussion of literary topics. ## What causes is Barnes Literary Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barnes Literary Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barnes Literary 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=barnes-literary-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barnesliterarysociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barnes Literary Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Barnes Literary Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197046) 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 Barnes Literary Society's charity number? Barnes Literary Society's charity number is 1197046. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197046? Search 1197046 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 Barnes Literary Society do? The Barnes Literary Society offers a regular opportunity for people with an interest in literature to hear and question writers and speakers on a wide variety of literary topics. We also organise visits to places of literary interest and offer a forum for the discussion of literary topics. Does Barnes Literary Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barnes Literary 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 Barnes Literary Society? Barnes Literary Society's website is http://www.barnesliterarysociety.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/1197046).