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title: "Dorset Masonic Care — check charity number 217655 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dorset Masonic Care a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217655. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bridport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-masonic-care
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:29:47.960Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dorset Masonic Care is a registered charity (number 217655) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £13,594 (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 Masonic Care?

Registered charity number

217655

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bridport

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£13,594

Website

[www.dorsetmasoniccare.org](http://www.dorsetmasoniccare.org/)

## What does Dorset Masonic Care do?

COLLECTION OF DONATIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO THOSE IN NEED.

## What causes is Dorset Masonic Care registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Masonic Care yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Masonic Care 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 Dorset Masonic Care a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dorset Masonic Care is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217655) 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 Masonic Care's charity number?

Dorset Masonic Care's charity number is 217655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 217655?

Search 217655 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 Masonic Care do?

COLLECTION OF DONATIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO THOSE IN NEED.

Does Dorset Masonic Care have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Masonic Care. 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 Masonic Care?

Dorset Masonic Care's website is http://www.dorsetmasoniccare.org — 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/217655).