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Built from frustration. Driven by purpose.

We started Barnab because we saw firsthand how confusing and inaccessible government applications can be.

Whether it’s a small business owner trying to get a premises licence, a family applying for welfare support, or someone navigating immigration paperwork, the process shouldn’t feel like it’s designed to stop you.

So we built something better. Barnab turns complex government forms into guided conversations. You answer simple questions, and we handle the rest: drafting applications, preparing documents, and submitting everything correctly the first time.

We believe that access to government services should be equal, regardless of how much jargon you understand. That’s our mission.

Trusted by businesses across the UK

Here are some success stories from our customers who used our services in the past.

Langosteria, Raffles London✓ Granted

Langosteria, Raffles London

The OWO, Whitehall · Westminster

Transfer of Premises Licence

Licence transfer for Langosteria’s debut at The OWO.

Westminster City Council

Taylor Wessing Bar✓ Granted

Taylor Wessing Bar

5 New Street Square · City of London

Premises Licence

Premises licence for the bar at their London HQ.

City of London Corporation

Restaries, Paradise Farm✓ Granted

Restaries, Paradise Farm

Cox Common, Halesworth · East Suffolk

Premises Licence

Licence for this luxury 16th-century Suffolk farm retreat.

East Suffolk Council

Pinch Suffolk✓ Granted

Pinch Suffolk

A Cafe on a Suffolk Farm

Premises Licence

Licensed this Suffolk farm cafe.

East Suffolk Council

Bath Hot Air Balloon Club✓ Granted

Bath Hot Air Balloon Club

Snake Meadows, Saltford · BS31 3JS

Premises Licence

Licensed the Summer Festival.

Bath & North East Somerset

We work across the country

Every dot is a business we've helped cut through government paperwork. Click one to see what we helped with.

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We’re not just about the paperwork. We’re changing the system.

Barnab works alongside government to make bureaucratic processes simpler, cheaper, and fairer for everyone. Join us and support our initiatives! If you have an idea about how to effect a positive change, get in touch with us.

Newspaper Fees Campaign

Newspaper Fees Campaign

Active campaign

Licence applicants must advertise in local newspapers, which charge hundreds for a tiny notice.

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“Cheers to Change” Petition

1,342 signatures · Goal: 1,500

Our petition to reform licensing for hospitality businesses.

1,342 signed1,500 goal
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