The Barnes Institute
The Barnes Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in 13-15 East Street.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1161508
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- 13-15 East Street
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
- £31,686
- Website
- www.thebarneswhitburn.org.uk
What the charity does
The Barnes Institute is a substantial community building which has provided premises since 1905 for social, educational, cultural, creative, health, well-being and fitness activities in the village of Whitburn and surrounding areas between South Shields and Sunderland in the north east of England. A rigorous policy of equality and inclusion for all age groups is complied with at all times.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Barnes Institute a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Barnes Institute is a registered charity (number 1161508) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Barnes Institute do?
- The Barnes Institute is a substantial community building which has provided premises since 1905 for social, educational, cultural, creative, health, well-being and fitness activities in the village of Whitburn and surrounding areas between South Shields and Sunderland in the north east of England. A rigorous policy of equality and inclusion for all age groups is complied with at all times.
- How can I donate to The Barnes Institute?
- The Barnes Institute's website is http://www.thebarneswhitburn.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.