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title: "Dorchester Foodbank — check charity number 1200552 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dorchester Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200552. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Bridport Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorchester-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:31:43.447Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dorchester Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1200552) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £42,364 (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 Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1200552

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Bridport Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£42,364

Website

[dorchesterbc.org.uk/foodbank](https://dorchesterbc.org.uk/foodbank)

## What does Dorchester Foodbank do?

The prevention or relief of poverty in Dorchester and surroundings by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/ or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

## What causes is Dorchester Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorchester Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorchester Foodbank 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dorchester Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dorchester Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200552) 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 Foodbank's charity number?

Dorchester Foodbank's charity number is 1200552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1200552?

Search 1200552 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 Foodbank do?

The prevention or relief of poverty in Dorchester and surroundings by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/ or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

Does Dorchester Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester Foodbank. 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 Foodbank?

Dorchester Foodbank's website is https://dorchesterbc.org.uk/foodbank — 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/1200552).