--- title: "Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services — check charity number 1199489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199489. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 23 Queens Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barnsley-community-and-voluntary-services retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:38:08.069Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services is a registered charity (number 1199489) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; recreation. Its latest reported income was £657,760 (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 Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services? Registered charity number 1199489 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 23 Queens Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £657,760 Website [www.barnsleycvs.org.uk](http://www.barnsleycvs.org.uk/) ## What does Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services do? Barnsley CVS provides support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough. This includes training, developing partnerships, distributing grants, representation, sharing information, and communication. We support with volunteer recruitment, support, quality and retention. We often work in partnership and especially promote better health outcomes. ## What causes is Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services 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=barnsley-community-and-voluntary-services&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barnsleycvs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services a legitimate charity? Yes. Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199489) 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 Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services's charity number? Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services's charity number is 1199489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199489? Search 1199489 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 Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services do? Barnsley CVS provides support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough. This includes training, developing partnerships, distributing grants, representation, sharing information, and communication. We support with volunteer recruitment, support, quality and retention. We often work in partnership and especially promote better health outcomes. Does Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services. 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 Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services? Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services's website is http://www.barnsleycvs.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/1199489).