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title: "Baptist Building Fund — check charity number 218823 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Baptist Building Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218823. Religious Activities charity based in 36-38 Wonford Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/baptist-building-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:04:29.039Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Baptist Building Fund is a registered charity (number 218823) 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 Baptist Building Fund?

Registered charity number

218823

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

36-38 Wonford Street

Website

[www.baptistbuilding.org](http://www.baptistbuilding.org/)

## What does Baptist Building Fund do?

To facilitate the mission of Baptist churches by loan with or without interest for the building, purchase, enlargement or repair of or removal of debts on places of worship, buildings for children's or youth work, class rooms, manses and other halls and buildings belonging to churches or colleges of the Baptist denomination throughout the British Isles.

## What causes is Baptist Building Fund registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Baptist Building Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Baptist Building Fund 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 Baptist Building Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Baptist Building Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218823) 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 Baptist Building Fund's charity number?

Baptist Building Fund's charity number is 218823. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 218823?

Search 218823 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 Baptist Building Fund do?

To facilitate the mission of Baptist churches by loan with or without interest for the building, purchase, enlargement or repair of or removal of debts on places of worship, buildings for children's or youth work, class rooms, manses and other halls and buildings belonging to churches or colleges of the Baptist denomination throughout the British Isles.

Does Baptist Building Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Baptist Building Fund. 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 Baptist Building Fund?

Baptist Building Fund's website is http://www.baptistbuilding.org — 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/218823).