--- title: "Dorchester Almshouses — check charity number 1187063 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorchester Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187063. Disability charity based in The Clerk's Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorchester-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:30:33.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorchester Almshouses is a registered charity (number 1187063) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £401,575 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dorchester Almshouses? Registered charity number 1187063 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Clerk's Office Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £401,575 Website [www.dorchesteralmshouses.co.uk](http://www.dorchesteralmshouses.co.uk/) ## What does Dorchester Almshouses do? The relief of financial hardship by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodationand ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almpersons appointed from the class ofbeneficiaries.The class of beneficiaries is people in financial hardship who are inhabitants of the town of Dorchester orelsewhere in the county of Dorset. ## What causes is Dorchester Almshouses registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorchester Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorchester Almshouses 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dorchester-almshouses&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dorchesteralmshouses.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorchester Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorchester Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187063) 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 Dorchester Almshouses's charity number? Dorchester Almshouses's charity number is 1187063. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187063? Search 1187063 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 Dorchester Almshouses do? The relief of financial hardship by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouse accommodationand ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almpersons appointed from the class ofbeneficiaries.The class of beneficiaries is people in financial hardship who are inhabitants of the town of Dorchester orelsewhere in the county of Dorset. Does Dorchester Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester Almshouses. 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 Dorchester Almshouses? Dorchester Almshouses's website is http://www.dorchesteralmshouses.co.uk — 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/1187063).