Dorchester Choral Society
Dorchester Choral Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in The Barley Building.
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What are the key facts about Dorchester Choral Society?
- Registered charity number
- 285911
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- The Barley Building
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £34,196
What does Dorchester Choral Society do?
The Society has weekly meetings in term time rehearsing for three or so public concerts each year, including outreach concerts in villages around Dorchester in the summer. It sings carol to raise money for local charities at Christmas, and is involved in musical exchanges with our our twinned towns in Germany and France.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dorchester Choral Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Dorchester Choral Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285911) 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 Choral Society's charity number?
- Dorchester Choral Society's charity number is 285911. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 285911?
- Search 285911 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 Choral Society do?
- The Society has weekly meetings in term time rehearsing for three or so public concerts each year, including outreach concerts in villages around Dorchester in the summer. It sings carol to raise money for local charities at Christmas, and is involved in musical exchanges with our our twinned towns in Germany and France.
- Does Dorchester Choral Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester Choral Society. 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 Choral Society?
- Dorchester Choral Society's website is http://www.dorchesterchoralsociety.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.