--- title: "Old Baptist Union — check charity number 233642 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Old Baptist Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 233642. Education/training charity based in Brentwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/old-baptist-union retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:21:39.017Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Old Baptist Union is a registered charity (number 233642) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £26,944 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Old Baptist Union? Registered charity number 233642 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Brentwood Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £26,944 Website [theOBU.co.uk](http://theobu.co.uk/) ## What does Old Baptist Union do? The spread of the gospel according to the tenets of the Old Baptist Union, the maintenance of churches of the Old Baptist Union and the support of the ministers and members of the Union churches. ## What causes is Old Baptist Union registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Baptist Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Old Baptist Union 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=old-baptist-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://theobu.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Old Baptist Union a legitimate charity? Yes. Old Baptist Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 233642) 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 Old Baptist Union's charity number? Old Baptist Union's charity number is 233642. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 233642? Search 233642 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 Old Baptist Union do? The spread of the gospel according to the tenets of the Old Baptist Union, the maintenance of churches of the Old Baptist Union and the support of the ministers and members of the Union churches. Does Old Baptist Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Baptist Union. 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 Old Baptist Union? Old Baptist Union's website is http://theOBU.co.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/233642).