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Registered charity · No. 1188567CIOBridport Road

Dorchester Family Support

Dorchester Family Support is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, disability, based in Bridport Road.

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Dorchester Family Support is a registered charity (number 1188567) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £42,869 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Family Support?

Registered charity number
1188567
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Bridport Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)
£42,869

What does Dorchester Family Support do?

To support families with children on pupil premium (free school meals) with food parcels during the Summer and Christmas school holidays

What causes is Dorchester Family Support registered for?

Education/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorchester Family Support yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorchester Family Support 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 Family Support a legitimate charity?
Yes. Dorchester Family Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188567) 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 Family Support's charity number?
Dorchester Family Support's charity number is 1188567. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188567?
Search 1188567 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 Family Support do?
To support families with children on pupil premium (free school meals) with food parcels during the Summer and Christmas school holidays
Does Dorchester Family Support have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester Family Support. 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 Family Support?
Dorchester Family Support's website is http://www.dorchesterfamilysupport.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.