--- title: "Church At Barking Riverside — check charity number 1196621 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church At Barking Riverside a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196621. Religious Activities charity based in Barking. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-at-barking-riverside retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:34:08.691Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church At Barking Riverside is a registered charity (number 1196621) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £98,227 (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 Church At Barking Riverside? Registered charity number 1196621 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Barking Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £98,227 Website [www.churchatbr.com](http://www.churchatbr.com/) ## What does Church At Barking Riverside do? We exist to see communities thriving with Jesus at the heart by creating space for Jesus in our daily lives, together, for others. We gather in Hubs (small groups) in homes and public spaces; we create physical spaces for Jesus across our community; we invest in our community through events, generosity, and taking active volunteer roles; we form communities for young people and any in need. ## What causes is Church At Barking Riverside registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church At Barking Riverside yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church At Barking Riverside 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=church-at-barking-riverside&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.churchatbr.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church At Barking Riverside a legitimate charity? Yes. Church At Barking Riverside is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196621) 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 Church At Barking Riverside's charity number? Church At Barking Riverside's charity number is 1196621. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196621? Search 1196621 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 Church At Barking Riverside do? We exist to see communities thriving with Jesus at the heart by creating space for Jesus in our daily lives, together, for others. We gather in Hubs (small groups) in homes and public spaces; we create physical spaces for Jesus across our community; we invest in our community through events, generosity, and taking active volunteer roles; we form communities for young people and any in need. Does Church At Barking Riverside have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church At Barking Riverside. 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 Church At Barking Riverside? Church At Barking Riverside's website is http://www.churchatbr.com — 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/1196621).