--- title: "Balham Baptist Church — check charity number 1131915 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balham Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1131915. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 21 Ramsden Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balham-baptist-church retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:43:32.064Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balham Baptist Church is a registered charity (number 1131915) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £301,031 (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 Balham Baptist Church? Registered charity number 1131915 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 21 Ramsden Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £301,031 Website [www.balhambaptist.co.uk](http://www.balhambaptist.co.uk/) ## What does Balham Baptist Church do? The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith. The major ways it has sought to do this are:- promoting and supporting practical projects to alleviate needs and suffering,- promoting the spreading of the gospel,- promoting and developing community cohesion ## What causes is Balham Baptist Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balham Baptist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balham 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=balham-baptist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.balhambaptist.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balham Baptist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Balham Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1131915) 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 Balham Baptist Church's charity number? Balham Baptist Church's charity number is 1131915. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1131915? Search 1131915 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 Balham Baptist Church do? The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith. The major ways it has sought to do this are:- promoting and supporting practical projects to alleviate needs and suffering,- promoting the spreading of the gospel,- promoting and developing community cohesion Does Balham Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balham 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 Balham Baptist Church? Balham Baptist Church's website is http://www.balhambaptist.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/1131915).