--- title: "Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) — charity 1218274 | CharityCompare" description: "Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) (charity 1218274). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/free-serbian-orthodox-church-of-st-john-the-baptist-halifax retrieved: 2026-10-07T07:35:24.353Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1218274 FS # Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1218274&subId=0) Work at Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=free-serbian-orthodox-church-of-st-john-the-baptist-halifax&type=claim&name=Free%20Serbian%20Orthodox%20Church%20of%20St%20John%20the%20Baptist%20(Halifax)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax)? Registered charity number 1218274 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Heap Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Quick answer Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) (number 1218274) 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 Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) do? The organisation advances the Serbian Orthodox faith through public worship, religious teaching, and observance of church traditions. It also preserves and promotes Serbian cultural heritage in the UK through activities such as folk dancing, music, Slava celebrations, community gatherings, and use of its halls for education, wellbeing, recreation, and cultural events. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) Answers Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) 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 records Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 1 June 2026 Also known as Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax Where it says it operates Bradford City · Bury · Calderdale · City of Wakefield · City of York · Kirklees · Lancashire · Leeds City ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space. 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 Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=free-serbian-orthodox-church-of-st-john-the-baptist-halifax&type=claim&name=Free%20Serbian%20Orthodox%20Church%20of%20St%20John%20the%20Baptist%20(Halifax)) ## Frequently asked questions Is Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) as a registered charity (number 1218274) 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 Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax)'s charity number? Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax)'s charity number is 1218274. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218274? Search 1218274 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 Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) do? The organisation advances the Serbian Orthodox faith through public worship, religious teaching, and observance of church traditions. It also preserves and promotes Serbian cultural heritage in the UK through activities such as folk dancing, music, Slava celebrations, community gatherings, and use of its halls for education, wellbeing, recreation, and cultural events. Does Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax). 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 Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax)? Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax)? The register records Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. When was Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) registered as a charity? Free Serbian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (Halifax) was entered on the register on 1 June 2026. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1218274&subId=0).