--- title: "Coleford Baptist Church — check charity number 1203797 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Coleford Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203797. Religious Activities charity based in Newland Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/coleford-baptist-church retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:02:20.202Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Coleford Baptist Church is a registered charity (number 1203797) 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 £26,159 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Coleford Baptist Church? Registered charity number 1203797 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Newland Street Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £26,159 Website [www.colefordbaptistchurch.org](http://www.colefordbaptistchurch.org/) ## What does Coleford Baptist Church do? Coleford Baptist Church's activities include public worship and other activities to help people know Christ and to tell others about him. We also let other charities use our building, for example youth groups, and activities for the disabled, a community choir, and Gloucestershire County Council, community activities. ## What causes is Coleford Baptist Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Coleford Baptist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Coleford 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=coleford-baptist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.colefordbaptistchurch.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Coleford Baptist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Coleford Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203797) 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 Coleford Baptist Church's charity number? Coleford Baptist Church's charity number is 1203797. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1203797? Search 1203797 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 Coleford Baptist Church do? Coleford Baptist Church's activities include public worship and other activities to help people know Christ and to tell others about him. We also let other charities use our building, for example youth groups, and activities for the disabled, a community choir, and Gloucestershire County Council, community activities. Does Coleford Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coleford 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 Coleford Baptist Church? Coleford Baptist Church's website is http://www.colefordbaptistchurch.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/1203797).