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Registered charity · No. 801504Stanley House

Dorset Family History Society

Dorset Family History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in environment/conservation/heritage, based in Stanley House.

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Dorset Family History Society is a registered charity (number 801504) 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 £21,928 (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 Dorset Family History Society?

Registered charity number
801504
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Stanley House
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£21,928

What does Dorset Family History Society do?

(a) To promote and encourage the public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to the County of Dorset.(b) To promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

What causes is Dorset Family History Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Family History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Family History Society 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 Dorset Family History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Dorset Family History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 801504) 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 Family History Society's charity number?
Dorset Family History Society's charity number is 801504. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 801504?
Search 801504 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 Family History Society do?
(a) To promote and encourage the public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to the County of Dorset.(b) To promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.
Does Dorset Family History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Family History Society. 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 Family History Society?
Dorset Family History Society's website is http://www.dorsetfhs.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.