--- title: "Barrow Community History Foundation — check charity number 1205053 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barrow Community History Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205053. Education/training charity based in Hollowmoor Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barrow-community-history-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:37:58.997Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barrow Community History Foundation is a registered charity (number 1205053) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £263,400 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Barrow Community History Foundation? Registered charity number 1205053 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hollowmoor Heath Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £263,400 ## What does Barrow Community History Foundation do? Compiling an archive relating to Barrow in Cheshire; researching and investigating significant events in the history of Barrow and publishing reports, accounts and commentaries on the same; holding or supporting the holding of public exhibitions and displays, talks, presentations and other events about the history of Barrow; making grants to support the local history of Barrow. ## What causes is Barrow Community History Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barrow Community History Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barrow Community History Foundation 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=barrow-community-history-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barrow Community History Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Barrow Community History Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205053) 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 Barrow Community History Foundation's charity number? Barrow Community History Foundation's charity number is 1205053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205053? Search 1205053 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 Barrow Community History Foundation do? Compiling an archive relating to Barrow in Cheshire; researching and investigating significant events in the history of Barrow and publishing reports, accounts and commentaries on the same; holding or supporting the holding of public exhibitions and displays, talks, presentations and other events about the history of Barrow; making grants to support the local history of Barrow. Does Barrow Community History Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barrow Community History Foundation. 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 Barrow Community History Foundation? Barrow Community History Foundation 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/1205053).