Is Dorchester Parochial Education Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dorchester Parochial Education Trust as a registered charity (number 309582) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Dorchester Parochial Education Trust's charity number?

Dorchester Parochial Education Trust's charity number is 309582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 309582?

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Does Dorchester Parochial Education Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester Parochial Education Trust. 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 Parochial Education Trust?

Dorchester Parochial Education Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorchester-abbey.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Dorchester Parochial Education Trust previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Dorchester Parochial Education Trust: Dorchester Parochial School; Parochial School Formerly Called the Grammar School.

Registered charity · No. 309582

Dorchester Parochial Education Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Dorchester Parochial Education Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Dorchester Parochial Education Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-01: £1,159
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-01: £250
Registered charity number: 309582
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bridge End
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.dorchester-abbey.org.uk

Quick answer

Dorchester Parochial Education Trust (number 309582) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Dorchester Parochial Education Trust do?

A grant making trust for the benefit of young people.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dorchester Parochial Education Trust

Answers Dorchester Parochial Education Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Dorchester Parochial Education Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 July 1962
Previous names on the register: Dorchester Parochial School; Parochial School Formerly Called the Grammar School
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Dorchester Parochial Education Trust registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorchester Parochial Education Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dorchester Parochial Education Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Dorchester Parochial Education Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorchester Parochial Education Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dorchester Parochial Education Trust as a registered charity (number 309582) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dorchester Parochial Education Trust's charity number?: Dorchester Parochial Education Trust's charity number is 309582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 309582?: Search 309582 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 Parochial Education Trust do?: A grant making trust for the benefit of young people.
Does Dorchester Parochial Education Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester Parochial Education Trust. 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 Parochial Education Trust?: Dorchester Parochial Education Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorchester-abbey.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Dorchester Parochial Education Trust?: The register does not record Dorchester Parochial Education Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Dorchester Parochial Education Trust previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Dorchester Parochial Education Trust: Dorchester Parochial School; Parochial School Formerly Called the Grammar School.
When was Dorchester Parochial Education Trust registered as a charity?: Dorchester Parochial Education Trust was entered on the register on 13 July 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.