--- title: "Upney Baptist Church — check charity number 1197596 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Upney Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197596. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cavendish Gardens. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/upney-baptist-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:09:36.050Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Upney Baptist Church is a registered charity (number 1197596) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £94,124 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Upney Baptist Church? Registered charity number 1197596 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cavendish Gardens Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £94,124 Website [www.upneybaptist.org.uk](http://www.upneybaptist.org.uk/) ## What does Upney Baptist Church do? Sunday morning and evening services ; midweek bible study groups and prayer meeting; women's group; groups for children and young people; and a parent and toddler group. Door-to-door visits in the local area; pastoral support of church members and others; occasional visits to local schools; annual holiday bible club for local children; seasonal services and events at Christmas and Easter. ## What causes is Upney Baptist Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Upney Baptist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Upney 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=upney-baptist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.upneybaptist.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Upney Baptist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Upney Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197596) 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 Upney Baptist Church's charity number? Upney Baptist Church's charity number is 1197596. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197596? Search 1197596 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 Upney Baptist Church do? Sunday morning and evening services ; midweek bible study groups and prayer meeting; women's group; groups for children and young people; and a parent and toddler group. Door-to-door visits in the local area; pastoral support of church members and others; occasional visits to local schools; annual holiday bible club for local children; seasonal services and events at Christmas and Easter. Does Upney Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Upney 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 Upney Baptist Church? Upney Baptist Church's website is http://www.upneybaptist.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/1197596).