Dorchester Poverty Action
Dorchester Poverty Action is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in 49-51 Charles Street.
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What are the key facts about Dorchester Poverty Action?
- Registered charity number
- 1198452
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- 49-51 Charles Street
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £69,271
What does Dorchester Poverty Action do?
Gathering information about poverty locally and nationally and disseminating this to the public in and around Dorchester. Setting up projects and/or campaigning about specific poverty issues. Running a Fund to make grants to people who live in the DT1 and DT2 area who are in a financial crisis, are referred by a recognised agency and to whom a small amount of money would make a difference.
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorchester Poverty Action 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 Poverty Action a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Dorchester Poverty Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198452) 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 Poverty Action's charity number?
- Dorchester Poverty Action's charity number is 1198452. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1198452?
- Search 1198452 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 Poverty Action do?
- Gathering information about poverty locally and nationally and disseminating this to the public in and around Dorchester. Setting up projects and/or campaigning about specific poverty issues. Running a Fund to make grants to people who live in the DT1 and DT2 area who are in a financial crisis, are referred by a recognised agency and to whom a small amount of money would make a difference.
- Does Dorchester Poverty Action have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorchester Poverty Action. 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 Poverty Action?
- Dorchester Poverty Action's website is http://www.dorchesterpovertyaction.org.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.