--- title: "Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association — check charity number 1156170 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156170. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 33 North Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barrow-upon-soar-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:37:50.935Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association is a registered charity (number 1156170) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £67,091 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association? Registered charity number 1156170 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 33 North Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £67,091 Website [www.busca.org.uk](http://www.busca.org.uk/) ## What does Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association do? Activities include quarterly publication of a village magazine, publication and dissemination of walks and information leaflets, managing the Community Library, running Pantomime and Youth Theatre groups, attempting to establish a new community building, Twinning Association, arranging events including entertainments and street markets, heritage activities etc. ## What causes is Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association 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-upon-soar-community-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.busca.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156170) 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-Upon-Soar Community Association's charity number? Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association's charity number is 1156170. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156170? Search 1156170 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-Upon-Soar Community Association do? Activities include quarterly publication of a village magazine, publication and dissemination of walks and information leaflets, managing the Community Library, running Pantomime and Youth Theatre groups, attempting to establish a new community building, Twinning Association, arranging events including entertainments and street markets, heritage activities etc. Does Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association. 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-Upon-Soar Community Association? Barrow-Upon-Soar Community Association's website is http://www.busca.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/1156170).