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title: "Ararat Baptist Church — check charity number 1132808 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ararat Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1132808. Religious Activities charity based in Whitchurch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ararat-baptist-church
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:23:29.811Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ararat Baptist Church is a registered charity (number 1132808) 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 £326,559 (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 Ararat Baptist Church?

Registered charity number

1132808

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Previously excepted

Location

Whitchurch

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£326,559

Website

[www.ararat.org.uk](http://www.ararat.org.uk/)

## What does Ararat Baptist Church do?

THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.

## What causes is Ararat Baptist Church registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ararat Baptist Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ararat 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ararat Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ararat Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1132808) 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 Ararat Baptist Church's charity number?

Ararat Baptist Church's charity number is 1132808. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1132808?

Search 1132808 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 Ararat Baptist Church do?

THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.

Does Ararat Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ararat 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 Ararat Baptist Church?

Ararat Baptist Church's website is http://www.ararat.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/1132808).