--- title: "Cross Street Baptist Church — check charity number 1188961 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cross Street Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188961. Religious Activities charity based in 16-18 Cross Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cross-street-baptist-church retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:08:38.746Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cross Street Baptist Church is a registered charity (number 1188961) 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 £172,731 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Cross Street Baptist Church? Registered charity number 1188961 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 16-18 Cross Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £172,731 Website [crossstreet.church](https://crossstreet.church/) ## What does Cross Street Baptist Church do? CSBC enables ordinary people to live out their faith and to come together as a community through: Worship and prayer, learning and growing in their relationships with God.Providing pastoral care for people living in Islington.Providing a hub for community activities such as the Islington Centre for Refugees & Migrants, Support Groups and other churches.Supporting mission & outreach work. ## What causes is Cross Street Baptist Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cross Street Baptist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cross Street 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=cross-street-baptist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://crossstreet.church/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cross Street Baptist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Cross Street Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188961) 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 Cross Street Baptist Church's charity number? Cross Street Baptist Church's charity number is 1188961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188961? Search 1188961 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 Cross Street Baptist Church do? CSBC enables ordinary people to live out their faith and to come together as a community through: Worship and prayer, learning and growing in their relationships with God.Providing pastoral care for people living in Islington.Providing a hub for community activities such as the Islington Centre for Refugees & Migrants, Support Groups and other churches.Supporting mission & outreach work. Does Cross Street Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cross Street 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 Cross Street Baptist Church? Cross Street Baptist Church's website is https://crossstreet.church/ — 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/1188961).