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title: "Digging the Dirt — check charity number 1212052 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Digging the Dirt a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212052. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brackens Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/digging-the-dirt
retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:47:47.901Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Digging the Dirt is a registered charity (number 1212052) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £11,930 (year ending 2025-09-05). 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 Digging the Dirt?

Registered charity number

1212052

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Brackens Avenue

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-05)

£11,930

Website

[diggingthedirt.org](http://diggingthedirt.org/)

## What does Digging the Dirt do?

To provide facilities for recreation or leisure time by the Community Garden space for people in Derby and surrounding area who have need regardless of age,infirmity , disablement, financial or social economic circumstances. The garden is for public benefit providing opportunities for learning about Horticulture in and arrived the garden.

## What causes is Digging the Dirt registered for?

General Charitable PurposesRecreationOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Digging the Dirt yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Digging the Dirt 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Digging the Dirt a legitimate charity?

Yes. Digging the Dirt is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212052) 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 Digging the Dirt's charity number?

Digging the Dirt's charity number is 1212052. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212052?

Search 1212052 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 Digging the Dirt do?

To provide facilities for recreation or leisure time by the Community Garden space for people in Derby and surrounding area who have need regardless of age,infirmity , disablement, financial or social economic circumstances. The garden is for public benefit providing opportunities for learning about Horticulture in and arrived the garden.

Does Digging the Dirt have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Digging the Dirt. 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 Digging the Dirt?

Digging the Dirt's website is http://diggingthedirt.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/1212052).