--- title: "Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset — check charity number 1169769 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169769. Religious Activities charity based in Gillingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gillingham-baptist-church-dorset retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:32:24.637Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset is a registered charity (number 1169769) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £45,744 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset? Registered charity number 1169769 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gillingham Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £45,744 Website [www.gillinghambaptistchurch.org.uk](http://www.gillinghambaptistchurch.org.uk/) ## What does Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset do? The church's principal activities are set out publicly on our web site. The main meetings of the whole church are: two services on Sunday, one in the morning and one in the evening, plus a meeting on Wednesday evening. In addition, mainly during school term times, there is a Parent & Toddler Group, a Ladies Fellowship and a Coffee Morning. ## What causes is Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gillingham-baptist-church-dorset&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gillinghambaptistchurch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset a legitimate charity? Yes. Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169769) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset's charity number? Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset's charity number is 1169769. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169769? Search 1169769 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 Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset do? The church's principal activities are set out publicly on our web site. The main meetings of the whole church are: two services on Sunday, one in the morning and one in the evening, plus a meeting on Wednesday evening. In addition, mainly during school term times, there is a Parent & Toddler Group, a Ladies Fellowship and a Coffee Morning. Does Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset. 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 Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset? Gillingham Baptist Church, Dorset's website is http://www.gillinghambaptistchurch.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 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1169769).