Is Bideford Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bideford Baptist Church as a registered charity (number 1214897) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bideford Baptist Church's charity number?

Bideford Baptist Church's charity number is 1214897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214897?

Search 1214897 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.

Does Bideford Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

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

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When was Bideford Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Bideford Baptist Church was entered on the register on 11 September 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1214897CIO

Bideford Baptist Church

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Bideford Baptist Church is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Bideford Baptist Church?

Registered charity number: 1214897
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Mill Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.bidefordbaptistchurch.com

Quick answer

Bideford Baptist Church (number 1214897) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bideford Baptist Church do?

Regular Christion public worship. Prayer, Bible Study. Preaching & teaching. Believer Baptism. Communion of the Lord's Supper. Evangelism & mission locally to internationally. Teaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young people. Nurture & growth of Christian disciples. Education & training for Christian & community service. Giving & encouraging pastoral care. Christian support as needed

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bideford Baptist Church

Answers Bideford Baptist Church gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Bideford Baptist Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 September 2025
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Bideford Baptist Church registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bideford Baptist Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bideford Baptist Church. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bideford Baptist Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bideford Baptist Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bideford Baptist Church as a registered charity (number 1214897) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bideford Baptist Church's charity number?: Bideford Baptist Church's charity number is 1214897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1214897?: Search 1214897 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 Bideford Baptist Church do?: Regular Christion public worship. Prayer, Bible Study. Preaching & teaching. Believer Baptism. Communion of the Lord's Supper. Evangelism & mission locally to internationally. Teaching, encouragement, welcome & inclusion of young people. Nurture & growth of Christian disciples. Education & training for Christian & community service. Giving & encouraging pastoral care. Christian support as needed
Does Bideford Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bideford 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 Bideford Baptist Church?: Bideford Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.bidefordbaptistchurch.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bideford Baptist Church?: The register does not record Bideford Baptist Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Bideford Baptist Church registered as a charity?: Bideford Baptist Church was entered on the register on 11 September 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.