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Registered charity · No. 1169770CIOBridport Road

Dorchester Baptist Church

Dorchester Baptist Church is a registered charity in England & Wales working in religious activities, based in Bridport Road.

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Dorchester Baptist Church is a registered charity (number 1169770) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £249,112 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Baptist Church?

Registered charity number
1169770
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Bridport Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£249,112

What does Dorchester Baptist Church do?

We are a church located in the heart of Dorchester, Dorset. We hope that you will discover a warm and friendly gathering of people - everyone is welcome. We are a large, lively, all age community with a passion to see people's lives transformed and enriched by the love of Jesus Christ.

What causes is Dorchester Baptist Church registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorchester Baptist Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorchester Baptist Church 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorchester Baptist Church a legitimate charity?
Yes. Dorchester Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169770) 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 Baptist Church's charity number?
Dorchester Baptist Church's charity number is 1169770. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169770?
Search 1169770 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 Baptist Church do?
We are a church located in the heart of Dorchester, Dorset. We hope that you will discover a warm and friendly gathering of people - everyone is welcome. We are a large, lively, all age community with a passion to see people's lives transformed and enriched by the love of Jesus Christ.
Does Dorchester Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester 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 Dorchester Baptist Church?
Dorchester Baptist Church's website is http://www.dorchesterbc.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.