--- title: "The Besom in Barnet — charity 1168041 | CharityCompare" description: "The Besom in Barnet (charity 1168041): income £2,609 (2024). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-besom-in-barnet retrieved: 2026-10-07T20:22:25.508Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1168041CIO BI # The Besom in Barnet Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Besom in Barnet is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.besom.com/local-besoms/barnet) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1168041&subId=0) Work at The Besom in Barnet? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-besom-in-barnet&type=claim&name=The%20Besom%20in%20Barnet) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Besom in Barnet? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £2,609 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £2,387 Registered charity number 1168041 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) London Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.besom.com/local-besoms/barnet](http://www.besom.com/local-besoms/barnet) Quick answer The Besom in Barnet (number 1168041) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Besom in Barnet do? The Besom in Barnet helps people make a difference. It provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need. It ensures what is given is used effectively. The service it provides is free.Besom in Barnet enables and encourages Christians and churches in Barnet to experience tangible giving to those in need in the area in which they live. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Besom in Barnet Answers The Besom in Barnet gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Besom in Barnet as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Besom in Barnet's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 5 July 2016 Where it says it operates Barnet ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is The Besom in Barnet registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Besom in Barnet yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Besom in Barnet. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Besom in Barnet? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-besom-in-barnet&type=claim&name=The%20Besom%20in%20Barnet) [Visit charity website](http://www.besom.com/local-besoms/barnet) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Besom in Barnet a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Besom in Barnet as a registered charity (number 1168041) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Besom in Barnet's charity number? The Besom in Barnet's charity number is 1168041. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168041? Search 1168041 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 The Besom in Barnet do? The Besom in Barnet helps people make a difference. It provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need. It ensures what is given is used effectively. The service it provides is free.Besom in Barnet enables and encourages Christians and churches in Barnet to experience tangible giving to those in need in the area in which they live. Does The Besom in Barnet have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Besom in Barnet. 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 The Besom in Barnet? The Besom in Barnet's website listed in our register data is http://www.besom.com/local-besoms/barnet. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Besom in Barnet? The register does not record The Besom in Barnet as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Besom in Barnet's trustees paid? The Besom in Barnet's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The Besom in Barnet registered as a charity? The Besom in Barnet was entered on the register on 5 July 2016. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1168041&subId=0).