--- title: "Barr Beacon Trust — check charity number 522665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barr Beacon Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522665. Amateur Sport charity based in Council House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barr-beacon-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:30:38.252Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barr Beacon Trust is a registered charity (number 522665) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £12,501 (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 Barr Beacon Trust? Registered charity number 522665 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Council House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,501 ## What does Barr Beacon Trust do? The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the Barr Beacon Trust, maintains a piece of land known as "Barr Beacon" for the purposes of public open space and recreation primarily for the benefit of the local community. The Council, as Trustee, is also responsible for maintaining and keeping in repair, the War Memorial erected on the site. ## What causes is Barr Beacon Trust registered for? Amateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barr Beacon Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barr Beacon Trust 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=barr-beacon-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barr Beacon Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Barr Beacon Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522665) 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 Barr Beacon Trust's charity number? Barr Beacon Trust's charity number is 522665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 522665? Search 522665 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 Barr Beacon Trust do? The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the Barr Beacon Trust, maintains a piece of land known as "Barr Beacon" for the purposes of public open space and recreation primarily for the benefit of the local community. The Council, as Trustee, is also responsible for maintaining and keeping in repair, the War Memorial erected on the site. Does Barr Beacon Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barr Beacon Trust. 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 Barr Beacon Trust? Barr Beacon Trust 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/522665).