Is Barrett's Wessex a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Barrett's Wessex as a registered charity (number 1148727) 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 Barrett's Wessex's charity number?

Barrett's Wessex's charity number is 1148727. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1148727?

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Does Barrett's Wessex have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Barrett's Wessex?

Barrett's Wessex's website listed in our register data is http://www.barrettswessex.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.

What was Barrett's Wessex previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Barrett's Wessex: Wessex Friends of Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign.

When was Barrett's Wessex registered as a charity?

Barrett's Wessex was entered on the register on 28 August 2012.

Registered charity · No. 1148727

Barrett's Wessex

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Barrett's Wessex is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Barrett's Wessex?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £173
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1148727
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Southampton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.barrettswessex.org.uk

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Barrett's Wessex (number 1148727) 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 Barrett's Wessex do?

Raising awareness of the condition.Support and education for those affected.Fundraising for medical equipment to help prevent and fight oesophageal cancer.Provide funds for Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign to maintain UK Barrett's Registry and aid research.Sipport the establishment and running of other patient support groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Barrett's Wessex

Answers Barrett's Wessex 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 records Barrett's Wessex as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 August 2012
Previous names on the register: Wessex Friends of Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Services.

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 Barrett's Wessex registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Barrett's Wessex yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barrett's Wessex a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Barrett's Wessex as a registered charity (number 1148727) 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 Barrett's Wessex's charity number?: Barrett's Wessex's charity number is 1148727. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1148727?: Search 1148727 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 Barrett's Wessex do?: Raising awareness of the condition.Support and education for those affected.Fundraising for medical equipment to help prevent and fight oesophageal cancer.Provide funds for Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign to maintain UK Barrett's Registry and aid research.Sipport the establishment and running of other patient support groups.
Does Barrett's Wessex have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barrett's Wessex. 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 Barrett's Wessex?: Barrett's Wessex's website listed in our register data is http://www.barrettswessex.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 Barrett's Wessex?: The register records Barrett's Wessex as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Barrett's Wessex previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Barrett's Wessex: Wessex Friends of Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign.
When was Barrett's Wessex registered as a charity?: Barrett's Wessex was entered on the register on 28 August 2012.

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.