--- title: "Abbey Baptist Church, Reading — check charity number 1210787 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Abbey Baptist Church, Reading a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210787. Religious Activities charity based in Abbey Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/abbey-baptist-church-reading retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:32:25.858Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Abbey Baptist Church, Reading is a registered charity (number 1210787) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Abbey Baptist Church, Reading? Registered charity number 1210787 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Abbey Square ## What does Abbey Baptist Church, Reading do? THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. ## What causes is Abbey Baptist Church, Reading registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Abbey Baptist Church, Reading yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Abbey Baptist Church, Reading 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=abbey-baptist-church-reading&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Abbey Baptist Church, Reading a legitimate charity? Yes. Abbey Baptist Church, Reading is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210787) 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 Abbey Baptist Church, Reading's charity number? Abbey Baptist Church, Reading's charity number is 1210787. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210787? Search 1210787 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 Abbey Baptist Church, Reading do? THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. Does Abbey Baptist Church, Reading have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abbey Baptist Church, Reading. 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 Abbey Baptist Church, Reading? Abbey Baptist Church, Reading does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1210787).