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title: "Dorchester Choral Society — check charity number 285911 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dorchester Choral Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285911. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in The Barley Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorchester-choral-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:31:39.781Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dorchester Choral Society is a registered charity (number 285911) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £34,196 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 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

Website

[www.dorchesterchoralsociety.org](http://www.dorchesterchoralsociety.org/)

## 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.

## What causes is Dorchester Choral Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorchester Choral Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorchester Choral Society 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)

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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](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/285911).