--- title: "Catherine de Barnes Village Hall — check charity number 1164300 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Catherine de Barnes Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164300. Recreation charity based in Hampton Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/catherine-de-barnes-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:07:17.341Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Catherine de Barnes Village Hall is a registered charity (number 1164300) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £16,607 (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 Catherine de Barnes Village Hall? Registered charity number 1164300 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Hampton Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £16,607 Website [www.catney.co.uk](https://www.catney.co.uk/) ## What does Catherine de Barnes Village Hall do? Following the decision of Birmingham Diocese in 2010 to close St Catherines Church some residents proposed that they manage and maintain the building to avoid the loss of a vital village amenity built in 1879 as the local school. They became the hall's first Trustees which is now widely used for community meetings and events, various classes, groups, parties and as the local polling station. ## What causes is Catherine de Barnes Village Hall registered for? RecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Catherine de Barnes Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Catherine de Barnes Village Hall 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=catherine-de-barnes-village-hall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.catney.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Catherine de Barnes Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Catherine de Barnes Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164300) 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 Catherine de Barnes Village Hall's charity number? Catherine de Barnes Village Hall's charity number is 1164300. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164300? Search 1164300 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 Catherine de Barnes Village Hall do? Following the decision of Birmingham Diocese in 2010 to close St Catherines Church some residents proposed that they manage and maintain the building to avoid the loss of a vital village amenity built in 1879 as the local school. They became the hall's first Trustees which is now widely used for community meetings and events, various classes, groups, parties and as the local polling station. Does Catherine de Barnes Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Catherine de Barnes Village Hall. 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 Catherine de Barnes Village Hall? Catherine de Barnes Village Hall's website is https://www.catney.co.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/1164300).