Karen Averil Martindale

The private company is based in Didcot, UK. It is a Christian organization representing over 1,800 Baptist churches across England and Wales, supported by regional associations and specialist teams at its headquarters. The organization includes six Baptist colleges that prepare individuals for accredited ministry and provide ongoing training. It supports its members through networks for churches of various sizes and offers resources related to faith, mission, ministry, safeguarding, worship, finance, and governance. The union emphasizes member involvement, accountability, and stewardship, and addresses theological and structural challenges, including those concerning women ministers. It organizes events such as the Baptist Assembly and provides online access to directories, news, newsletters, and educational resources. The British company operates as a registered charity committed to accessibility, mission, and community engagement. The Baptist Union Corp. Ltd. was founded in 1890.