Is Dorset Memory Box Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Memory Box Library as a registered charity (number 1058767) 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 Dorset Memory Box Library's charity number?

Dorset Memory Box Library's charity number is 1058767. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1058767?

Search 1058767 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.

Does Dorset Memory Box Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Memory Box Library. 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 Memory Box Library?

Dorset Memory Box Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorsetmemoryboxlibrary.co.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.

When was Dorset Memory Box Library registered as a charity?

Dorset Memory Box Library was entered on the register on 21 October 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1058767

Dorset Memory Box Library

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Dorset Memory Box Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Dorset Memory Box Library?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £9,460
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,267
Registered charity number: 1058767
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 3 Melcombe Avenue
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.dorsetmemoryboxlibrary.co.uk

Quick answer

Dorset Memory Box Library (number 1058767) 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 Dorset Memory Box Library do?

Collects, catalogues and describes items of memorabilia that are put in boxes of about 10 items. Memory Boxes are distributed on loan to Nursing Homes, Care Homes, Day Centres and Hospitals for use in Reminiscence Therapy for the elderly and those with memory loss. We operate throughout Dorset and slightly venture into East Devon, South Somerset and Wiltshire. We offer talks.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dorset Memory Box Library

Answers Dorset Memory Box Library 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 Dorset Memory Box Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 October 1996
Also known as: Memory Box
Where it says it operates: Devon · Dorset · Somerset · Poole

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Dorset Memory Box Library registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Memory Box Library yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dorset Memory Box Library. 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 Dorset Memory Box Library?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorset Memory Box Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Memory Box Library as a registered charity (number 1058767) 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 Dorset Memory Box Library's charity number?: Dorset Memory Box Library's charity number is 1058767. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1058767?: Search 1058767 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 Memory Box Library do?: Collects, catalogues and describes items of memorabilia that are put in boxes of about 10 items. Memory Boxes are distributed on loan to Nursing Homes, Care Homes, Day Centres and Hospitals for use in Reminiscence Therapy for the elderly and those with memory loss. We operate throughout Dorset and slightly venture into East Devon, South Somerset and Wiltshire. We offer talks.
Does Dorset Memory Box Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Memory Box Library. 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 Memory Box Library?: Dorset Memory Box Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorsetmemoryboxlibrary.co.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 Dorset Memory Box Library?: The register does not record Dorset Memory Box Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Dorset Memory Box Library registered as a charity?: Dorset Memory Box Library was entered on the register on 21 October 1996.

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.