--- title: "Dorset Countryside Volunteers — check charity number 1071723 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorset Countryside Volunteers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1071723. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Chine Mansions. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-countryside-volunteers retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:32:10.259Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Countryside Volunteers is a registered charity (number 1071723) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,051 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dorset Countryside Volunteers? Registered charity number 1071723 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chine Mansions Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,051 Website [www.dcv.org.uk](http://www.dcv.org.uk/) ## What does Dorset Countryside Volunteers do? DCV volunteers assist in the management and improvement of nature reserves and the maintenance of the public footpath and bridleway network throughout Dorset.We work on weekends throughout the year, undertaking a wide variety of work for charitable and statutory nature conservation organisations, local authorities and private landowners. ## What causes is Dorset Countryside Volunteers registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Countryside Volunteers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Countryside Volunteers 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dorset-countryside-volunteers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dcv.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorset Countryside Volunteers a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorset Countryside Volunteers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1071723) 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 Dorset Countryside Volunteers's charity number? Dorset Countryside Volunteers's charity number is 1071723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1071723? Search 1071723 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 Dorset Countryside Volunteers do? DCV volunteers assist in the management and improvement of nature reserves and the maintenance of the public footpath and bridleway network throughout Dorset.We work on weekends throughout the year, undertaking a wide variety of work for charitable and statutory nature conservation organisations, local authorities and private landowners. Does Dorset Countryside Volunteers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Countryside Volunteers. 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 Dorset Countryside Volunteers? Dorset Countryside Volunteers's website is http://www.dcv.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](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/1071723).