Is Dorcas Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dorcas Foundation as a registered charity (number 1119851) 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 Dorcas Foundation's charity number?

Dorcas Foundation's charity number is 1119851. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1119851?

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Does Dorcas Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Dorcas Foundation?

Dorcas Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorcasfoundation.org.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.

What was Dorcas Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Dorcas Foundation: Dorcas Childcare and Education.

When was Dorcas Foundation registered as a charity?

Dorcas Foundation was entered on the register on 28 June 2007.

Registered charity · No. 1119851

Dorcas Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Dorcas Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Dorcas Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-14: £685
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-14: £597
Registered charity number: 1119851
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Erith
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.dorcasfoundation.org.uk

Quick answer

Dorcas Foundation (number 1119851) 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 Dorcas Foundation do?

Childcare, Education, training. Awareness on child protection, domestic violence and Female Genital Mutilation. All our activities and workshops are in French and English

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dorcas Foundation

Answers Dorcas Foundation 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 does not record Dorcas Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 June 2007
Previous names on the register: Dorcas Childcare and Education
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Ivory Coast

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Dorcas Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorcas Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dorcas Foundation. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorcas Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dorcas Foundation as a registered charity (number 1119851) 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 Dorcas Foundation's charity number?: Dorcas Foundation's charity number is 1119851. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1119851?: Search 1119851 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 Dorcas Foundation do?: Childcare, Education, training. Awareness on child protection, domestic violence and Female Genital Mutilation. All our activities and workshops are in French and English
Does Dorcas Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorcas Foundation. 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 Dorcas Foundation?: Dorcas Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorcasfoundation.org.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 Dorcas Foundation?: The register does not record Dorcas Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Dorcas Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Dorcas Foundation: Dorcas Childcare and Education.
When was Dorcas Foundation registered as a charity?: Dorcas Foundation was entered on the register on 28 June 2007.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.