--- title: "Paignton Baptist Church — check charity number 1196794 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Paignton Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196794. Religious Activities charity based in Winner Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paignton-baptist-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:17:26.645Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Paignton Baptist Church is a registered charity (number 1196794) 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 £149,389 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Paignton Baptist Church? Registered charity number 1196794 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Winner Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £149,389 Website [www.paigntonbaptistchurch.org.uk](http://www.paigntonbaptistchurch.org.uk/) ## What does Paignton Baptist Church do? Currently dormant pending the transfer of an existing unincorporated charity into the CIO. ## What causes is Paignton Baptist Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paignton Baptist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paignton Baptist Church 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=paignton-baptist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.paigntonbaptistchurch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Paignton Baptist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Paignton Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196794) 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 Paignton Baptist Church's charity number? Paignton Baptist Church's charity number is 1196794. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196794? Search 1196794 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 Paignton Baptist Church do? Currently dormant pending the transfer of an existing unincorporated charity into the CIO. Does Paignton Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paignton Baptist Church. 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 Paignton Baptist Church? Paignton Baptist Church's website is http://www.paigntonbaptistchurch.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/1196794).