--- title: "Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council — check charity number 1137246 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137246. Religious Activities charity based in Church Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/baxenden-st-john-and-accrington-st-paul-parochial-church-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:19:57.290Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council is a registered charity (number 1137246) 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 £133,521 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council? Registered charity number 1137246 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location Church Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £133,521 Website [www.baxendenstjohn.org.uk](http://www.baxendenstjohn.org.uk/) ## What does Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council do? We are committed to enabling the community of Baxenden, Accrington to worship at our church. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: worship, prayer, learning about the gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. ## What causes is Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council 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=baxenden-st-john-and-accrington-st-paul-parochial-church-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.baxendenstjohn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137246) 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 Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council's charity number? Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council's charity number is 1137246. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137246? Search 1137246 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 Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council do? We are committed to enabling the community of Baxenden, Accrington to worship at our church. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: worship, prayer, learning about the gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. Does Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council. 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 Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council? Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul Parochial Church Council's website is http://www.baxendenstjohn.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/1137246).