BARNES LITERARY SOCIETY
Registration #1197046 · Registered
www.barnesliterarysociety.org.ukinfo@barnesliterarysociety.org.uk
BARNES LITERARY SOCIETY 21 Church Road SW13 9HE
The Barnes Literary Society offers a regular opportunity for people with an interest in literature to hear and question writers and speakers on a wide variety of literary topics. We also organise visits to places of literary interest and offer a forum for the discussion of literary topics.
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About BARNES LITERARY SOCIETY
BARNES LITERARY SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1197046), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), BARNES LITERARY SOCIETY reported a total income of £22,023 and total expenditure of £19,654 (a spending ratio of 89%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, BARNES LITERARY SOCIETY operates with the following stated purpose: The Barnes Literary Society offers a regular opportunity for people with an interest in literature to hear and question writers and speakers on a wide variety of literary topics. We also organise visits to places of literary interest and offer a forum for the discussion of literary topics. No significant governance concerns were identified for BARNES LITERARY SOCIETY in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 89.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £22,023 | £19,654 | 89% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026