--- title: "Rochester Baptist Church — charity 1208255 | CharityCompare" description: "Rochester Baptist Church (charity 1208255). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rochester-baptist-church-2 retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:26:20.440Z 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. 1208255CIO RB # Rochester Baptist Church Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Rochester Baptist Church is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.rochesterbaptist.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1208255&subId=0) Work at Rochester Baptist Church? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=rochester-baptist-church-2&type=claim&name=Rochester%20Baptist%20Church) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Rochester Baptist Church? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £0 Registered charity number 1208255 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) 8-10 Crow Lane Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.rochesterbaptist.co.uk](https://www.rochesterbaptist.co.uk/) Quick answer Rochester Baptist Church (number 1208255) 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 Rochester Baptist Church do? Regular public worship, prayer, bible study, fellowship, preaching, teaching and baptism.Evangelism within Medway, the United Kingdom and Internationally.The spiritual education of children and young people.The nurture and growth of Christian disciples. Training leaders for Christian service Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rochester Baptist Church Answers Rochester Baptist Church gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Rochester Baptist Church 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) Rochester Baptist Church's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 14 May 2024 Where it says it operates Medway ## Who it supports and how it works **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 Rochester Baptist Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rochester Baptist Church yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Rochester 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Rochester Baptist Church? - 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. 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How do I check charity number 1208255? Search 1208255 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 Rochester Baptist Church do? Regular public worship, prayer, bible study, fellowship, preaching, teaching and baptism.Evangelism within Medway, the United Kingdom and Internationally.The spiritual education of children and young people.The nurture and growth of Christian disciples. Training leaders for Christian service Does Rochester Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rochester 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 Rochester Baptist Church? Rochester Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is https://www.rochesterbaptist.co.uk/. 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 Rochester Baptist Church? The register records Rochester Baptist Church 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. Are Rochester Baptist Church's trustees paid? Rochester Baptist Church's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Rochester Baptist Church registered as a charity? Rochester Baptist Church was entered on the register on 14 May 2024. 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=1208255&subId=0).