Charities in Barnet
There are 3,366 registered charities based in and around Barnet. 2,131 of them (63%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are education, children and young people, and disability.
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What they work on
- Education859
- Children and young people825
- Disability321
- Poverty and hardship296
- Arts and heritage265
- Overseas aid111
- Mental health98
- Older people79
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 1,868 of the 3,366. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 2,043 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Education charities in Barnet
5 of the 859 we found.
Hearts of Oak - the Barnet Special Education Foundation Trust
N2 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a registered charity formed by parents, governors and teachers of Oak Lodge, Oak Bridge and The Windmill schools, London. Our aim is to advance the education of pupils through the provision of facilities,…
Independent Greek Educational Institute of Barnet
NW7 · Income £100k to £1m
(a) to advance religion in accordance with the greek orthodox faith in the london borough of barnet and the neighbourhood thereof. (b) to advance the education of children and young people in the london borough of…
Friern Barnet Educational Trust
N11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fbet gives grants to schools, organisations & individuals in friern barnet, london n11 & the surrounding area, for educational or training purposes & other educational projects in the traditions laid down by the trust…
East Barnet School Parents, Teachers and Friends Association
EN4 · Small charity, income under £100k
The East Barnet School Parent Teacher Association exists to provide support, both financial and otherwise, for East Barnet School and the pupils in its educational care.
The Henrietta Barnett School Trust
NW11 · Income £100k to £1m
The provision and maintenance of 'The Henrietta Barnett School' as a school supported by public funds in the London Borough of Barnet or such location as may be agreed in writing by the London Borough of Barnet.
Charities for children and young people in Barnet
5 of the 825 we found.
Impact Barnet
N11 · Small charity, income under £100k
IMPACT BARNET offers services to young people aged between 11 and 18. Our services include a Friday night youth club and counselling, mentoring and group workshops within secondary schools in Barnet.
New Barnet Community Association
EN4 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Community Centre provides a base for local groups and services for local people. There is a lunch club for the elderly, an afterschool club, playscheme and youth club. Informal advice and information is available to…
6th Friern Barnet Scout Group
N20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Adventurous activities & personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25 in & around the Whetstone N20 area of London. We aim to promote their development in achieving their full physical, intellectual,…
Friends of Barnet Environment Centre
EN5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Environmental education and hands-on activities for school and youth groups; sessions are led by an experienced teacher.We work with other charities and organisations on specific projects on the nature reserve in which…
The Hellenic School of High Barnet Limited
EN4 · Small charity, income under £100k
To help and educate young people from the London Borough of Barnet and elsewhere especially to teach the Greek language and culture through recreation and leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental…
Disability charities in Barnet
5 of the 321 we found.
The Barnett Foundation
N2 · Income under £10k
giving grants to organisations which assist people with disabilities
Chipping Barnet Seniors Day Centre
EN5 · Small charity, income under £100k
To operate for the benefit of Chipping Barnet. To provide a club-like atmosphere. To provide information and advice. Allow some respite to carers.Information and adviceExercise classesIntergenerational…
Barnet Borough Sight Impaired
HA7 · Small charity, income under £100k
no change
High Barnet Good Neighbour Scheme
EN5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Transport for elderly or disabled to medical appointments, shopping etc. shopping and prescription collection on behalf of clients. social visiting of the housebound. referral to other agencies, occasional social…
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd
NW4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Service users benefit from hot lunches, manicures, massages, opticians visits, health checks, advice and information on healthy living, keep-fit classes and support from a social worker and a nurse. Service users take…
Poverty and hardship charities in Barnet
5 of the 296 we found.
Barnet Somali Community Group
NW4 · Income under £10k
Bscg provides relief to somali people living in barnet and the neighbouring boroughs who are in condition of need by the provision of an advice and information in the areas of welfare, housing, education, immigration,…
The Mayor of Barnet's Benevolent Fund
NW9 · Small charity, income under £100k
The award of small one-off grants to local people in need.
Barnet Collective
EN4 · Income under £10k
Barnet collective is a group of local volunteers, who have come together to support individuals and families in the Barnet area who are struggling to put food on the table, or just need a little help through tough…
Chipping Barnet Foodbank
EN5 · Income £100k to £1m
To supply food parcels to individual and families in order to alleviate hunger in the Chipping Barnet area.
The Besom in Barnet
N12 · Income under £10k
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…
Arts and heritage charities in Barnet
5 of the 265 we found.
Barnet Symphony Orchestra
NW11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Classical music orchestral activities - rehearsals, informal play throughs and production of formal concerts
Barnet Museum & Local History Society
EN5 · Small charity, income under £100k
A local history Museum and local history society: inspiring interest, understanding and appreciation of the history and heritage of Barnet; recording and explaining the impact of Barnet on, and to, its community and…
East Barnet Community Festival
EN4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Annual community festival in Oak Hill Park, East Barnet. Music, dance, theatre, arts & sports.
Barnet War Memorials Association
N12 · Income under £10k
Commemorating the sacrifice of those who died in the service of the Crown in the First and Second World Wars and in other conflicts from the London Borough of Barnet; identifying and providing a record of memorials,…
High Barnet Chamber Music Festival
EN5 · Income under £10k
For the public benefit, to promote and advance for the public the appreciation of and education in music, through concerts and other musical activities, particularly in, though not restricted to, the area of High Barnet.
Overseas aid charities in Barnet
5 of the 111 we found.
Plump'd
NW3 · Income under £10k
Purchasing and distributing Plumpy'nut in developing countries, particular in response to humanitarian crises
Convoy of Mercy
NW9 · Small charity, income under £100k
Educational, medical & shelter projects humanitarian disaster aid and assistance donations to charitable organisations (all the above activities overseas only).Charity is currently operating in Gambia, West Africa.
Sakutu Organisation
NW2 · Income under £10k
We have recently registered to operate in some developing countries to give children better education especially advanced skills in numeracy and literacy including training of the five senses to promote all round…
Care Highway International
NW3 · Income under £10k
Humanitarian Aid
International Relief Foundation
NW9 · Income under £10k
International Relief Foundation is a registered charitable organisation established in 2011. The IRF provides humanitarian relief by responding to emergencies and empowering societies through education and training,…
Small charities in Barnet
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Mill Hill School Scholarships and Bursaries Trust
NW7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Makes grants to individuals
Yad Lchaim
NW11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of those in need due to ill-health through the provision of medical and mobility equipment aimed at improving quality of life.
The Laura and James Hilton Charitable Trust
N6 · Income under £10k
To benefit exclusively charitable purposes and registered charities
The London Community Church
N3 · Small charity, income under £100k
The church's objects are:1. The advancement of the Christian faith and the worship of God;2. To provide relief to people who are in need, hardship or distress, who are aged or sick;3. The advancement of education on the…
Giles Van Colle Memorial Foundation
WD6 · Income under £10k
T0 make awards
The Else Meindl Memorial Trust Fund
NW11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charitable trust was set up in memory of the late Mrs Else Meindl in 1987.In order to perpetuate her memory, the Youth Platoon project was launched in 2024. This mental health initiative empowers teens with…
Mathsmakers
NW11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objectives of MathsMakers are to advance and promote mathematics education for young people in England. To achieve these objectives, MathsMakers delivers online and in-person afterschool and Saturday mathematics…
Breslov UK
HA8 · Income under £10k
The charity's activities are the provision of a facility for prayer services for the Orthodox Jewish community.
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How many charities are there in Barnet?
There are 3,366 registered charities based in and around Barnet. 2,131 of them (63%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Barnet work on?
The most common causes are education (859), children and young people (825), and disability (321). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 1,868 of the 3,366, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Barnet?
Local charities in and around Barnet have 32,213 volunteers between them. That's what 2,043 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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